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US President Donald Trump on Monday told Iran and Israel to stop fighting after the two foes attacked each other’s territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold.Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel overnight and Israel responded by targeting military sites in the Islamic republic, sparking fears the escalation could usher in a new full-scale conflict after the April 8 truce. With Israel’s response, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently defied calls by his ally Trump for restraint, against the background of reports of an increasingly testy relationship between the two men.”Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.’ President DONALD J. TRUMP,” the US leader wrote on his Truth Social network.Minutes later, he added in a new post that “final negotiations” towards peace were proceeding “subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.” Tehran’s strikes followed attacks by Israel against targets of the Iran-backed Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Iran had repeatedly warned it would strike Israel if the Lebanese capital was targeted.Oil prices surged more than five percent on worries that war could break out again, with hopes now punctured of a rapid end to the standoff that has seen shipping limited through the key Strait of Hormuz trade bottleneck amid fears of global energy and goods shortages.- Diplomacy to be ‘affected’ -The strikes also came at a critical moment with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving mediator Pakistan on a knife-edge. Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei warned at a press conference in Tehran attended by AFP that is was “perfectly natural that the diplomatic process initiated to put an end to this imposed war would be affected.” But he added: “Diplomatic consultations are naturally continuing in all circumstances.” Related Story Source link
Tony Popovic, head coach of Australia, shakes hands with referee Ekaterina Koroleva after the international friendly against Switzerland at Snapdragon Stadium on June 06, 2026 in…
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A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 31 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.National disaster authorities said at least a dozen people were still missing, while 134 had sustained injuries. Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General Santos, a city of about 720,000, where at least nine were killed. A series of powerful aftershocks rocked the area from about two hours after the first quake, according to the United States Geological Survey, with the largest measuring 6.5 magnitude.Punzalan, the Sarangani disaster chief, told AFP that more than 2,000 people evacuated due to a morning tsunami warning were now awaiting a green light to return to their homes.”(Authorities) are still assessing the situation now if it will be OK to send them home,” he said.A notice from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center had said tsunami waves were possible along the coasts of the Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea. But by mid-afternoon, the Philippines and other countries had cancelled their warnings. Related Story Source link
Qatar’s goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada has developed into a key figure for Qatar team, earning trust through steady performances and growing maturity between the posts. Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada has described his road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a deeply personal journey shaped by loss and resilience, as he prepares to lead his country’s challenge on football’s biggest stage.The 26-year-old revealed that the death of his father last year marked a turning point in his life and career, adding emotional weight to his rise in the national setup.“Maybe the stage I have reached today is thanks to my parents’ prayers,” he said. “My father, may Allah have mercy on him, passed away last year. I wish he could be with me in these moments.”Despite the grief, Abunada has continued to progress steadily. He still recalls his first senior call-up in 2020, when he was 20 years old and learned of his inclusion while sitting with his family.“I remember my first call up in 2020. I was 20 years old. My family and I were sitting together when suddenly the squad list was posted on social media. It was an indescribable feeling,” he said. “Representing the national team is a major milestone in my career.”Since then, Abunada has developed into a key figure for Qatar team, earning trust through steady performances and growing maturity between the posts. Mahmud…
Rescuers assisting Jaslinda Saludin (second left) after she was found in a forested area in central Malaysia’s Perak state. (AFP) The rescue of a Malaysian hiker found alive after two weeks missing in the wilderness was hailed as “a miracle” by a friend yesterday, as authorities ended a massive search that gripped the nation. Indigenous Malaysians found a battered Jaslinda Saludin late Saturday in a forested area near the small town of Tapah, in central Malaysia’s Perak state, some way from where she was first reported missing, local papers said. Jaslinda, 49, described as an experienced hiker, was last seen two weeks ago while undertaking the Trans Spencer Chapman trek, an arduous 34-kilometre (21-mile) slog along the treacherous Titiwangsa mountain range. She departed alone from a rest camp for an ascent of Gunung Batu Putih, also known as White Rock Mountain, before being reported missing. Her disappearance made front-page news in the Southeast Asian country and triggered a major search involving helicopters, local indigenous Malaysian communities, and a crack team from Malaysia’s Fire and RescueDepartment. She was discovered on Saturday afternoon by local fishermen, saying she survived by drinking from rivers and eating berries and other forest plants.“When we heard that she had been found safe, it felt like our prayers had been answered. It is truly a miracle,” said her friend, Hishammuddin Ahmad.After her rescue, Jaslinda was taken to hospital. Source link
Germany’s Alexander Zverev poses for a photograph with Roland Garros staff and his trophy as he celebrates winning the French Open final against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli…
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he will call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him not to retaliate against Iranian missile strikes on Israel, news outlet Axios reported.“I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate,” Trump was quoted as saying by Axios journalist Barak Ravid in a phone interview, using the Israeli leader’s nickname. “Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one,” Trump said, according to excerpts of which Ravid posted on X.Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir however vowed that the military would strike Iran “with force” upon receiving orders, after the Islamic republic fired missiles at Israel. Yesterday’s missile barrage was Iran’s first against Israel since an April ceasefire took hold in the Middle East war, and Trump voiced concern it could set back negotiations.“The Iranian strikes didn’t hurt anybody. Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate. If Bibi strikes them back it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or the last 3,000 years,” the US president said. “We are very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now,” he added.Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards called yesterday’s attack a “warning” after Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs earlier in the day, threatening wider strikes in the event of repeated aggression. An April 8 ceasefire had halted major hostilities between Iran, Israel and the United States.But efforts to turn the truce into a settlement have repeatedly stalled, and yesterday’s launches were sure to further dampen hopes for a lasting peace as the war reached its 100th day. In a separate interview with Fox News, Trump said the Iranian strikes were not going to help negotiations, which were “very close” to reaching an agreement.“We’re very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place.” He urged Iran to “get back to the table and make a deal.”Trump also criticised Israel’s strikes on Beirut yesterday, saying he was “not happy about it.” The White House did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it launched ballistic missiles at Ramat David Air Base, about 20km from the city of Haifa in northern Israel. It said the Israeli air base was the “source of aggressions” launched against southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut.Iran has closed the western part of the country’s airspace until further notice, the semi-official news agency Tasnim has reported. To Page 11 Iraq also has temporarily closed its airspace and suspended air navigation, civil aviation officials are saying. Iran also suspended flights at Imam Khomeini Airport until further notice.The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority announced a temporary closure of the southern air corridors and the suspension of operations at Damascus International Airport for 12 hours as well. The IRGC says it accepted a ceasefire with the US on condition that it was “a ceasefire on all fronts”.But it said the US and Israel have failed to meet their commitment by launching attacks in Lebanon and “violating the ceasefire by repeatedly attacking Iranian shores and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean”. “Tonight’s operation was a warning,” the IRGC said in its statement, adding that, “if aggressions are repeated, the responses will be broader”.The Iranian foreign minister said he had spoken with officials from the UK, Turkiye and Pakistan “following Iran’s response to the repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon” by Israel.Araghchi posted on Telegram that he spoke with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.He also said he spoke with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, who has played a key role in US-Iran mediation efforts. Source link
Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against Palestinians, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said yesterday. The European Union imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and organisations that support them late last month.Speaking to Public Senat television and RTL radio, Barrot did not name the European countries he said could impose further measures. But in a reference to the previous EU sanctions, he said: “We could go further, and in the coming days, further sanctions could be imposed.” His remarks follow escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank and underscore anger in many Western countries toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has expanded settlements. Diplomats say that expansion is aimed at undermining prospects for a Palestinian state. Reuters reported on Saturday, citing European diplomats, that France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with co-ordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank. “I am extremely concerned about the escalation of illegal settlement activity in the West Bank and the surge in violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians,” Barrot said. “This is why I have pushed for sanctions to be imposed not only on those responsible for this violence, but also on the entities, companies and organisations in Israel that are providing these extremist settlers with the means to drive Palestinians from their land, burn their crops and destroy their public buildings,” he said. Source link
England’s Gus Atkinson (centre) celebrates after bowling New Zealand’s Matt Henry as England win the Test on the fourth day at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London…