MIDEAST WAR
IN THE PRESS
Three aircraft carriers, up to 10,000 more troops: US expands military presence around Iran
HORMUZ STRAIT
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz: UK maritime agency
MORNING BRIEF
Secret Turkey-mediated Syria-Hezbollah talks; Iran silent on US proposal, warns of wider retaliation: Everything you need to know this Friday
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Alleged Cornell gang rape prompts calls to revise New York sexual assault laws
1 p.m. news recap: Iraq postpones to late June deadline for disarming pro-Iran militias; Abu Dhabi opens probe into Flydubai flight incident; another inmate dies in Roumieh
FOCUS
As US influence grows in Lebanon, what role will Saudi Arabia play?
IRAQ
Iran Guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as 'historic victory'
IRAQ
Kataeb Hezbollah announce suspension of military activities in Iraq after US announces withdrawal
USA-IRAN
Trump renews threats to strike Iran, says 'either we make a deal or we blow them up'
IRAQ
Iraqi PM sets June 30 deadline for pro-Iran factions to disarm
MORNING BRIEF
Israel denounces ‘jihadist terrorist attack attempt’ in Flydubai incident; Justice minister says Hezbollah disarmament matter of time: Everything you need to know this Thursday
WRAP UP
1 p.m. recap: Iran receives official response from Washington to Hormuz offer; incident on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight; civil servant strike in Lebanon
FOCUS