Saturday, March 15, 2025

Israel Begins Its Withdrawal From Southern Lebanon

By Emilie Madi KFAR KILA, Lebanon, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Residents of south Lebanon returned to devastated villages on Tuesday, searching for the bodies of relatives killed in last year's war between Israel and Hezbollah, as Israeli...

Soccer-Koushki Stars to Take Iran’s Esteghlal Into Asian Champions League Knockout Rounds

By Michael Church Feb 18 (Reuters) - Iran's Esteghlal qualified for the last 16 of the Asian Champions League Elite when a 2-0 win over Al-Rayyan of Qatar on Tuesday ensured the Tehran-based side advanced at the...

Two Britons Detained in Iran Charged With Spying, Iranian Judiciary Says

DUBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Two British nationals detained in Iran have been charged with espionage after they allegedly gathered information in different parts of the country, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported on Tuesday. The British Foreign Office...

Lebanon Extends Suspension of Flights From and to Iran, Lebanese Presidency Says

Feb 17 (Reuters) - Lebanon has extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran, the Lebanese presidency said following a cabinet meeting on Monday, without clarifying the period of the extension. https://kayhanlife.com/news/middle-east/who-is-joseph-aoun-the-lebanese-army-commander-elected-president/ Lebanon halted an Iranian flight to Beirut...

ANALYSIS: Forty-Six Years After Revolution, Iran’s Economy Is Struggling

By Roshanak Astaraki Forty-six years after the Islamic Revolution, which promised free water, electricity, and the distribution of oil wealth to the people, Iran’s economy is now facing one of its most critical moments. The national...

South Africa Open to Nuclear Project Bids From Iran, Minister Says

By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister said, a stance analysts say could deepen a rift with the...

Israel and US Vow to Counter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions in Jerusalem Talks

By James Mackenzie and Menna AlaaElDin JERUSALEM, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Israel and the United States are determined to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday after meeting U.S....

Iran Officials Probe Killing of Student Which Sparked Protests

DUBAI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Iranian authorities have ordered an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a university student during a robbery, state media reported on Saturday, as the incident sparked protests at Tehran University. Facing public...

Family of British Nationals Detained in Iran Focused On Ensuring Their Safe Return

LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The family of two British nationals detained in the Iranian city of Kerman said on Saturday they were engaging with relevant authorities to ensure their well-being and safe return home. Iran's official...

Tear Gas Fired at Hezbollah Supporters Protesting Lebanon Blocking Iranian Flight

BEIRUT, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Lebanese army fired tear gas on Saturday at Hezbollah supporters protesting around Beirut airport against Lebanon blocking an Iranian flight to Beirut this week after the Israeli military accused Tehran...