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Sara Ruthven

Sara Ruthven

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The US flag at half-staff before a ceremony in honour of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, in Washington. A US bill has been named in honour of the politician. Bloomberg
US Senate passes Russia-Iran sanctions bill

Legislation now heads to the House, and if passed could lock in punitive measures against Iran until 2031

USAugust 07, 2026
Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. Getty Images via AFP
US senator urges action on Muslim Brotherhood influence operations

Ted Cruz leads one-man committee hearing aimed at drawing attention to group's activities in US

USAugust 05, 2026
The push to disarm Hamas is part of Donald Trump's 20-point plan for peace in Gaza. AFP
Board of Peace reaches agreement on Hamas disarmament

US President hails 'monumental step' towards lasting peace and security in Gaza, but Hamas official says next steps depend on Israel meeting obligations

MENAJuly 30, 2026
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at the Atlantic Council event in Washington.
Everything depends on disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yair Lapid says

Israel will continue to fight Iran-backed group 'whenever necessary' but is also open to talks with government

USJuly 27, 2026
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, left, has said she would support the amendment, putting her at odds with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, right. Bloomberg
Split among Democrats over Israel exposed as half vote to cut $3.3bn in US aid

Conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon deepen divide between mainstream and progressive wings of party

USJuly 16, 2026
US President Donald Trump at the 2026 Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. EPA
Trump calls new Iran strikes 'retribution' and warns of worse to come

New strikes to 'further degrade' Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, Centcom says

USJuly 08, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier crosses the Arabian Sea. Photo: Centcom
US launches new strikes on Iran

Washington earlier revoked general licence allowing sale of Iranian oil

USJuly 07, 2026
Israel's ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, US State Department counsellor Daniel Holler and Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh sign a framework agreement at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement in Washington

Agreement includes two pilot zones where the Israeli military will cede control to the Lebanese army

USJune 26, 2026
Hezbollah previously supported Sleiman Frangieh, a Maronite Christian, in a previous presidential race. Reuters
US imposes sanctions on Hezbollah’s former choice for Lebanon’s president

Sleiman Frangieh is scion of a prominent northern Lebanese political family and leader of Marada Movement

USJune 18, 2026
Cayo Santa Maria is a 16km strip of white, sandy beaches off the northern coast of Cuba. Photo: Abdulla Ali Bin Haidar Group
Exclusive Cuba turns to foreign capital to rescue collapsing tourism industry

Isolated country is pitching empty cruise terminals, underused hotels and untapped coastline to investors

PropertyJune 17, 2026
Havana residents face regular power cuts caused by fuel shortages. AFP
Life under embargo: Cubans face blackouts and scarcity under US blockade

With deal signed between Washington and Iran ending war, Havana could find itself in US crosshairs

USJune 15, 2026
Tom Barrack is also the US ambassador to Turkey. Reuters
Tom Barrack named US special presidential envoy for Iraq and Syria

Announcement comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signals Barrack's term in Damascus-focused role is to expire

USMay 31, 2026
A woman holds an Iranian flag in front of an anti-US billboard referring to US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz in Tehran. EPA
What has the Iran war achieved?

President Donald Trump says peace deal is imminent, but ultimate benefits of conflict to US unclear

USMay 23, 2026
US and Iran push for deal as Trump tells negotiators to 'take their time'
US and Iran push for deal as Trump tells negotiators to 'take their time'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports 'significant progress' after Trump spoke to Gulf leaders

USMay 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump's address to Israel's parliament in October 2025 is shown on a giant screen in Tel Aviv. Getty Images
AnalysisHow Trump's support for Israel and the Iran war has split Maga

Sense of betrayal over US President's Middle East policies leads to 'unprecedented fracture'

USMay 22, 2026
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