The International Criminal Court (ICC) is going through one of the most serious institutional crises in its history. Its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended from his duties pending a final decision by the institution’s 125 member states, following a lengthy investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. This decision marks a major turning…
Beirut, Lebanon – Tuesday marks 100 days since the beginning of Israel’s second military intensification against Lebanon in less than two years. Over the last 100 days, Israeli forces have destroyed dozens of villages in southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon have engaged in rounds of direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades, but…
For weeks, the parameters of a preliminary agreement to end the war between the United States and Iran have been clear to its negotiators. The hang-up? How to devise a deal so each side can claim a win. Washington and Tehran — both neither fully victorious nor completely defeated in the war — badly want…
For Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, a resumption of fighting with Iran offered clear advantages — at least in the short term. It showed his restive political base that he was willing to stand up to President Trump, who had scolded Israel on Sunday for bombing the outskirts of Beirut and, when Iran fired…
June 8, 2026, 4:45 a.m. ET No calm for Tehran’s residents as Iran-Israel fighting resumes. Tehran on Monday.Credit…Atta Kenare/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Residents of Tehran, the capital of Iran, woke up in the early hours of Monday to the sound of massive explosions from Israeli strikes. Large plumes of smoke and red flames billowed…
The labor market has shifted into a higher gear, powering through an energy shock and immigration restrictions to pull more people into work even as consumers sour on an economy that is straining their wallets. The vigorous pace of hiring over the past few months is a reversal from the stagnation of 2025, a year…
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah showed little sign of abating on Friday, a day after the Iran-backed militant group rejected a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, as Israeli forces bombarded towns across southern Lebanon and ordered residents to flee. The violence and evacuation warnings have thrown into question the agreement that Israel and Lebanon announced this week after…
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and create “pilot” security zones inside Lebanon in which Hezbollah operatives would be banned, a statement released by the US state department said. The agreement is contingent on “a complete cessation” of attacks by the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, among other conditions. Hezbollah is designated…
NewsFeed The US announced a ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon, which includes expanded Lebanese army control and a halt to Hezbollah attacks. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo explains how Hezbollah’s rejection of the talks leaves enforcement uncertain. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a US-brokered ceasefire, as Washington seeks to stop fighting between the Iran-backed militant group Hizbollah and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. In a joint statement with…
