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Trump says he may remove Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, lift sanctions, and commend Damascus for stability. He also suggested Syria could help combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, echoing a prior call for Syria to invade Lebanon to fight the group.

Trump stated that NATO allies will deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, though no confirmation was provided. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted Iran will handle mine removal under the Islamabad MoU, reacting to Macron's remarks about France and Oman cooperating on mine clearance.

Trump stated that the U.S. 'hit them very hard last night' and 'probably hit them hard again tonight' regarding Iran, declaring the Washington ceasefire with Iran over. He mentioned plans to consult with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on negotiations but dismissed further talks as 'a waste of time' due to Iran's 'liars' reputation.

President Erdogan called for a two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East during a NATO summit in Ankara. He emphasized Turkey's readiness to clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines and announced additional funding for the Steel Dome air defense project to meet NATO's defense spending targets.

The article details a scandal involving the White House allegedly aiding Folarin Balogun's participation in the World Cup through a phone call and the disappearance of a red card. Al Jazeera's Basel Ghazoghli analyzes the situation.

An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, south Gaza, killed at least four Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera citing medical sources.

An Israeli drone attack in the al-Samar area east of Gaza City killed two Palestinians and wounded several others, according to Gaza’s ambulance and emergency services. The incident was reported by Al Jazeera, citing a source from the emergency services.

Tehran metro recorded over 7 million passenger trips between Saturday evening and Sunday morning for funeral ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners chanted anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans, referencing a US-Israeli strike on 28 February.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora blamed both Israel and Hezbollah for delaying negotiations, criticizing the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement for lacking provisions requiring an Israeli withdrawal and emphasizing the need for an experienced negotiating team.

An Egyptian team staffer was involved in a verbal and physical altercation with a Dallas police officer at the Westin Hotel. The Dallas Police Department stated the incident occurred when officers responded to a hotel security request about an individual without event credentials, and the situation was resolved on scene.

Ahmad Vahidi, caretaker commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, made his first public appearance since the US-Israel war on Iran. The event coincided with preparations for the funeral of Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike early in the conflict, with his coffin arriving in Tehran for a ceremony near the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya mosque.

A former CNN reporter, who defamed a US Navy veteran leading to significant financial losses for the network, has been hired by Al Jazeera. The individual's new position at Al Jazeera comes after the defamation incident resulted in costly legal repercussions for CNN.

Israeli settlers uprooted and damaged dozens of olive trees in Beita, south of Nablus. Al Jazeera reported that 500 olive trees were bulldozed near Jenin in the occupied West Bank. Over 120,000 olive trees have been damaged, uprooted, or poisoned in the West Bank since 2020.

An Israeli drone attack in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, wounded multiple people, according to Al Jazeera, which cited Gaza's ambulance emergency services. No details about casualties have been disclosed.

Alex Marquardt and Eva McKend, former CNN reporters involved in a $5 million defamation case, are joining Al Jazeera.

A Palestinian family's home is sealed inside an Israeli settlement and the separation wall. The report is by Al Jazeera's Leila Warah.

Survivors in Venezuela are seeking foreign aid following recent earthquakes. Al Jazeera reporter Teresa Bo is covering the situation from a relief center established on a golf course in the country.

Al Jazeera reporter Catherine Wambua-Soi is covering the Ebola response in Bunia, a front-line location of the outbreak in Congo. The article highlights the situation on the ground during the health crisis.

A White House adviser stated the Trump administration will continue 'fighting' to end birthright citizenship. The adviser made the comment in an interview with Al Jazeera.

The United States has proposed allowing Gaza's reconstruction to proceed even if Hamas remains armed, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The proposal, which seeks Israel's written approval, emphasizes infrastructure projects like water and electricity networks and aligns with President Donald Trump's post-war plan.

An Israeli study by Reichman University's Institute for Counter-Terrorism Policy warns that Hezbollah's increasing use of explosive drones poses a significant threat to Israel's defense systems. The study highlights the difficulty in detecting and intercepting these low-cost, low-altitude drones, which may operate in swarms and use fiber-optic guidance, drawing parallels to technologies seen in the Ukraine war.

Nika Soon-Shiong, a board member of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), was removed from the board amid a review of journalists killed in Gaza. She questioned the organization's exclusion of certain Palestinian journalists from its death toll, and CPJ stated her five-year term ended in June 2026.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that the arrest of 47 politicians and officials, including lawmakers, is the first step in a broader anti-corruption campaign. The government aims to recover public funds and maintain state control over power and weapons, following confessions from former oil ministry undersecretary Adnan al-Jumaili.

48 vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz between 26 and 28 June following recent U.S.-Iran strikes, a decline from 70 transits on Wednesday and 54 on Thursday, indicating potential security concerns. Data tracked by Al Jazeera shows the vessels included 23 oil and gas tankers, seven bulk carriers, and 19 cargo or container ships.

Israeli drones attacked makeshift tents in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, killing two Palestinians, including a young girl, and wounding four others. The area was designated a 'safe zone' under a ceasefire agreement with Israel. Injuries are being treated at Nasser hospital, one of the few partially functioning hospitals in southern Gaza.

Hezbollah supporters blocked roads in Beirut with burning tires and motorbikes to protest an Israel-Lebanon agreement. A Hezbollah MP criticized direct negotiations with Israel, calling it a 'mistake' that risks Lebanese interests.

Negotiations between the Lebanese and Israeli delegations have been extended for another day with no agreement on Thursday, as the US State Department continues to facilitate the talks, which are set to resume on Friday.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited the death of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah to accuse AIPAC and its supporters of being 'monsters,' despite evidence suggesting the cameraman was affiliated with Hamas. The article highlights Mamdani's omission of this context in his criticism.

Brexit promised a better Britain, but ten years later the data shows a different outcome. Al Jazeera analyzes the changes in the UK using maps and charts.

An Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in Gaza, West Bank mosques were torched, and Israeli officials described efforts to expand control over the region.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the ongoing violence in Gaza, stating over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire announcement. He criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) for supporting what he described as an unjust status quo and referenced the death of Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah killed in an Israeli strike.

A U.S. official stated Vice President JD Vance made 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, dismissing reports of a Qatari prime minister snub as 'foreign propaganda.' The U.S. delegation departed after historic discussions, while Qatari officials denied the snub claim, attributing media misrepresentation. A CBS poll showed 78% of Americans support ending the U.S.-Iran conflict.

A U.S. official stated that Vice President JD Vance made 'great progress' in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations in Switzerland, dismissing reports of a Qatari prime minister snub as 'foreign propaganda' from Iranian state media. The official emphasized the talks set a framework for future discussions, while Qatari leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani denied snubbing Vance.

Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman, dedicated his life to documenting life in Gaza before being killed by Israel.

Al Jazeera rejected Israeli accusations that its killed Gaza cameraman Ahmed Wishah was a Hamas operative, calling the claims baseless and condemning them as justifications for attacks on journalists. The Israeli military issued a statement, though details are not provided in the excerpt.

Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. His funeral took place at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Al Jazeera has rejected Israeli accusations against Wishah.

Ahmed Wishah, a Palestinian journalist, was the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023. Colleagues remembered him as 'kind, principled'.

The mother of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah mourns his killing in Gaza. Israel is reported to have killed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist.

An Israeli drone strike in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah. The Israeli military confirmed the strike and accused Wishah of being a 'Hamas terrorist' without providing evidence.

The United States and Iran are holding high-level talks in Switzerland to implement an interim agreement and address regional tensions, particularly in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's delegation, including Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, are participating, with Pakistan and Qatar facilitating. Violence continues in Lebanon despite ceasefire efforts, and a Al Jazeera cameraman was killed in Gaza.