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At least 4 Palestinians killed in West Bank as Israeli settler violence rises: What to know

At least 4 Palestinians killed in West Bank as Israeli settler violence rises: What to know

Israeli settlers stormed a number of Palestinian villages and towns in the West Bank following a string of deadly attacks by settlers and military...

27.06.2025 4

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Beatrice Farhat

Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative...

24.06.2025 2

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Shadowy extremist group claims Damascus church attack

Shadowy extremist group claims Damascus church attack

A little-known Sunni Muslim extremist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a weekend suicide attack on a Damascus church, as the city mourned...

24.06.2025 2

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'Nowhere to escape': Israel strike intensifies distress in notorious Iran jail

'Nowhere to escape': Israel strike intensifies distress in notorious Iran jail

Alarm has intensified over the welfare of inmates after an Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran, one of Iran's most notorious penal complexes which...

24.06.2025 2

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WHO condemns Sudan hospital attack that killed 40 people: What to know

WHO condemns Sudan hospital attack that killed 40 people: What to know

The World Health Organization's chief denounced this weekend's attack on a hospital in Sudan’s West Kordofan state.

24.06.2025 1

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From Qom to Gilan, over 500 arrested in Iran as war with Israel continues

From Qom to Gilan, over 500 arrested in Iran as war with Israel continues

Iranian authorities have launched a wave of arrests against individuals suspected of working for Israeli intelligence, with dozens detained across...

23.06.2025 2

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Cyberattack strikes Iranian bank with ties to IRGC: What we know

The hacker group that claims to be behind the attack said it targeted the bank over its role in financing Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear...

17.06.2025 3

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Fearing risks of radiation, IAEA holds emergency meeting on Israel-Iran war

The head of the IAEA said that off-site radiation levels in Iran remain unchanged following the ongoing intense Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear...

16.06.2025 3

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Middle East condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for restraint

Middle East condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for restraint

Leaders from across the region have harshly criticized Israel's attack as threatening the stability of the region.

13.06.2025 10

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As IRGC vows response, IAEA says Iran breached non-proliferation obligations

As IRGC vows response, IAEA says Iran breached non-proliferation obligations

The UN nuclear watchdog found that Iran is in breach of its obligations — a rare move that risks further escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear...

12.06.2025 10

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Lebanon arrests fmr economy minister Amin Salam on embezzlement charges

Lebanon arrests fmr economy minister Amin Salam on embezzlement charges

The arrest comes nearly a year after the former central bank chief was arrested on charges of embezzlement and money laundering, among other things.

12.06.2025 6

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As Trump gets 'less confident' about deal, Iran threatens US bases in region

The US has maintained military bases across the Middle East for decades, with the largest—by personnel count—being Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

11.06.2025 10

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With UNIFIL under attack, Lebanon says 500 arms depots dismantled

Lebanon's prime minister said over 500 arms depots have been removed by the army in the south since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended. His statements...

10.06.2025 2

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What to know about 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb uncovered in Syria

A contractor found a tomb complex dating back to the Byzantine Empire in Syria's Idlib province, just as many residents have started returning to...

09.06.2025 4

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Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations

Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017.

05.06.2025 5

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Egypt's Sisi in UAE to talk Gaza, regional security: What to know

Egypt and the UAE are close allies, coordinating in various regional issues while maintaining close economic relations.

04.06.2025 10

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Iran’s FM vows 'noninterference' in Lebanon during Beirut visit: What to know

The Iranian visit to Lebanon comes as talks of disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group is gaining momentum.

03.06.2025 3

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Syria to reopen war-damaged border crossing with Lebanon: What we know

The move comes as the new authorities in both Lebanon and Syria work to ensure border security and better relations.

02.06.2025 4

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Tom Barrack makes first Syria visit, raises US flag over ambassador's residence

The move follows the Trump administration’s removal of sanctions on Syria as it engages with the new Syrian authorities.

29.05.2025 10

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China expands visa-free policy to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait

During a landmark summit in Malaysia, China announced an exemption for nationals from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait from the need for entry...

28.05.2025 4

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US-backed Gaza aid body launches as Witkoff pans Hamas truce proposal: What to know

Hamas said it accepted a US proposal on a ceasefire deal in Gaza, which both Israel and the US denied, as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip...

27.05.2025 4

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US-backed aid group begins controversial relief operation in Gaza

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has faced controversy since its establishment over its plan to deliver aid to Gazans through a limited...

27.05.2025 10

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Beatrice Farhat

US-backed aid group to begin controversial relief operation in Gaza

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has faced controversy since its establishment over its plan to deliver aid to Gazans via a limited number...

26.05.2025 10

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Beatrice Farhat

Lebanon to launch 'process' to disarm Palestinian camps: What we know

The decision to remove weapons inside Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon follows PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ visit to Beirut this week.

23.05.2025 7

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Who is Iran’s new ambassador to China?

Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli served in various capacities during both administrations of President Hassan Rouhani in a career marred with the brutal...

22.05.2025 4

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Mahmoud Abbas declares from Lebanon ‘era of weapons outside state' over

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Lebanon for a high-level visit that will focus on the spread of weapons inside Palestinian camps and ways to...

21.05.2025 4

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Beatrice Farhat

After Kuwait, Lebanon’s Aoun visits Egypt seeking reconstruction support

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Egypt on a tour seeking support for Lebanon’s reconstruction.

19.05.2025 10

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Trump says many in Gaza are 'starving'

US President Donald Trump said Friday that "a lot of people are starving" in the besieged Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported more than 70 people...

16.05.2025 6

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Syria inks $800M deal with UAE’s DP World to develop Tartous port: What we know

The agreement came days after Donald Trump announced the lifting of all US sanctions against Syria stemming from the Assad government's conduct in the...

16.05.2025 20

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Gaza air strikes kill over 100 as manhunt unfolds in West Bank

Palestinian rescuers reported more than 100 people killed Thursday in Israeli strikes on blockaded Gaza, where a US-backed organisation said it...

15.05.2025 3

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Beatrice Farhat

Israeli strikes kill over 115 Palestinians as Trump suggests to 'take' Gaza

The stepped-up airstrikes hit residential areas and displacement camps, killing mostly women and children.

15.05.2025 50

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Yemen's Huthis to keep attacking Israeli ships despite US deal

Yemen's Huthi rebels will continue targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea, an official told AFP on Wednesday, despite a ceasefire that ended weeks of...

07.05.2025 9

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Hamas insists on 'comprehensive' deal to end Gaza war

Hamas insisted Wednesday on a "comprehensive" agreement to end its war with Israel, as rescuers said Israeli bombardment of Gaza killed at least 26...

07.05.2025 3

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Beatrice Farhat

Houthis pledge more attacks on Israel despite Trump truce: What to know

President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a ceasefire in Yemen drew mixed reactions from region as the Houthis vowed to continue strikes...

07.05.2025 10

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Beatrice Farhat

Israel pummels Sanaa airport in strikes on Houthis as US denies involvement

The new attack is the second in less than a day after the Houthi launched a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport over the weekend.

06.05.2025 3

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Israel cabinet approves plan for Gaza 'conquest'

Israel's security cabinet approved the expansion of military operations in Gaza including the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory, an official...

05.05.2025 10

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Lebanese, Syrian forces raid Captagon labs along border: What to know

The neighboring countries have stepped up their fight against the production and smuggling of Captagon, which had flourished in the border area during...

05.05.2025 9

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Gaza-bound aid flotilla hit in drone attack near Malta: What to know

The attack on the flotilla comes as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip deteriorates.

02.05.2025 20

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Syria: 9 killed as clashes erupt in Druze-majority town

Clashes in a Damascus suburb pitted Druze residents against armed men from nearby Sunni-majority towns.

29.04.2025 3

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Egypt's Sisi hosts Burhan, eyes reconstruction in Sudan: What to know

Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and Sudanese army head Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met in Cairo for talks on the latest developments in...

28.04.2025 10

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As fires rage at Iran's largest port, IAEA team visits Tehran for nuclear talks

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed on Monday that the country's right to enrich uranium domestically and the removal of sanctions are...

28.04.2025 4

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Lebanon's army expands presence, dismantles 500 Hezbollah sites: What to know

The Lebanese army intensified its deployment in southern Lebanon, dismantling Hezbollah positions and confiscating weapons as part of a US-brokered...

17.04.2025 4

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UN watchdog chief says Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb

The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warned Wednesday that Iran was "not far" from possessing a nuclear bomb, shortly before he...

16.04.2025 5

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'Snow White' banned in Lebanon, Kuwait over Israeli star Gal Gadot

Lebanon's government banned Disney's latest film for its inclusion of Israeli actress Gal Gadot while countries like the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia,...

16.04.2025 3

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Lebanon’s PM Nawaf Salam makes first Syria visit, meets Sharaa as border tensions loom

The visit is the latest sign of an apparent effort to improve ties between Syria and Lebanon after the fall of the Assad regime.

14.04.2025 5

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Spain public broadcaster calls for 'debate' over Israel's Eurovision participation

Spain's public broadcaster said on Friday it has called for a "debate" over Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest in...

11.04.2025 3

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Lebanon grills former security chiefs over Beirut port blast: What we know

The probe into the explosion caused by thousands of tons of improperly stored ammonium nitrate at the port has stalled for the past four years due to...

11.04.2025 10

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Lebanon's Hezbollah ready to talk 'defense strategy' amid calls to disarm

A Hezbollah parliament member has shown willingness to begin talks on what he called a national defense strategy, while stressing that the Lebanese...

10.04.2025 10

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Beatrice Farhat

Iran, US to hold high-stakes talks in Oman Saturday: What to know

Iran appeared to confirm Trump’s earlier announcement about nuclear talks due this Saturday, but stressed that they would be indirect.

08.04.2025 10

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Egypt, France, Jordan call for end to Gaza offensive in Cairo summit: What we know

French President Emmanuel Macron signed several agreements in Egypt prior to the tripartite summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and...

07.04.2025 4

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