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Iran’s IRGC says four tankers destroyed by mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says four tankers were destroyed after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross a prohibited route in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US carries out strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, officials say
US officials have described strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island as limited and defensive. The attacks took place ahead of the US midterm elections, althoug...
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Iranian teenager shot dead during mass protests, source says
Samira’s 16-year-old daughter, Sevda, was shot dead while taking part in mass protests in Iran in January. Samira is now facing the authorities over h...
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Israeli strikes in Gaza reported to kill eight, including child
Eight people have reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, including five Hamas-run police officers in Khan Younis and a child among three f...
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Israeli election ends without a clear winner after close vote
Polling has closed in Israel after a closely contested election, but the result has not produced a clear winner. The next stage of the political proce...
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Israel set to vote in election described as pivotal
Israel is due to hold an election on Tuesday in a contest that many observers regard as one of the most important in the country’s history. The suppli...
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Israel announces West Bank crossing closures for election day
The Israeli Defense Forces has announced restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers ahead of Tuesday’s election, with West Bank crossings due...
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Palestinian Families Displaced After Homes Demolished in Hebron
Palestinian families have been displaced after Israeli forces demolished homes in Hebron, according to local officials. The action follows the killing...
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Five Israelis wounded and two suspected attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Five Israelis have been wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in a shooting in the West Bank, amid heightened tensions four days befo...
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Newborn twins struggle to survive amid Yemen’s hunger crisis
Newborn twins, Raghad and Raad, are fighting for survival after their family fled their home on foot during fighting between pro-government forces and...
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Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia
Two people have died in an attack on an airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, according to authorities. The incident is described as the latest in a series...
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US orders some staff to leave Saudi Arabia as attacks escalate
The US State Department has ordered some staff to leave Saudi Arabia after a series of escalating attacks, including strikes on an airport and an oil...
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Sultan of Oman welcomed to Windsor for state visit
The Sultan of Oman has arrived in Windsor for a state visit, with members of the royal family hosting a formal welcome for the Middle Eastern strategi...
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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK has announced plans to provide Saudi Arabia with additional defensive military support, including the deployment of jets, amid an escalation in...
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50 security recruits killed in Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp
Three missiles struck a camp in Yemen’s government-controlled Shabwa province, killing 50 security recruits, according to local authorities.
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Israeli police arrest 10 after reported settler attacks in West Bank
Israeli police have arrested 10 people following reported attacks by masked settlers on Palestinians, a journalist and European officials visiting the...
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World Food Programme to reduce aid reaching people in Gaza
The World Food Programme says funding shortages will reduce the number of people it assists in Gaza from 1.6 million to 1.1 million, a fall of about o...
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Israel-to-Austria flight makes emergency landing in Bulgaria after threat
An Airbus flight travelling from Israel to Austria was forced to make an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a threat. The aircraft landed safely and...