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Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto, tsunami warning issued

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto, tsunami warning issued

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan’s Kumamoto, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the region.

Iran executes two men over anti-government protests

Iran executes two men over anti-government protests

GCC countries outperform global average in 2026 Environmental Performance Index

GCC countries outperform global average in 2026 Environmental Performance Index

Oman proposes regional mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz: Reuters

Oman proposes regional mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz: Reuters

Jordanian military downs drone that breached airspace

Jordanian military downs drone that breached airspace

US delegation walks out of UN meeting after French criticism

US delegation walks out of UN meeting after French criticism

UN chief warns of settlement expansion, rising violence in West Bank

UN chief warns of settlement expansion, rising violence in West Bank

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 24,500 hot meals in Gaza

King Salman Humanitarian Center delivers 24,500 hot meals in Gaza

Saudi Masam project clears 1,367 landmines across Yemen in a week

Saudi Masam project clears 1,367 landmines across Yemen in a week

Severe tornado strikes Wisconsin, causes major power outages

Severe tornado strikes Wisconsin, causes major power outages

Trump says US holding 'very friendly' talks with Iran

Trump says US holding 'very friendly' talks with Iran

Trump rebuffs Netanyahu over F-35 sale, calls Turkey key ally

Trump rebuffs Netanyahu over F-35 sale, calls Turkey key ally

China’s Iran ties give global weight to de-escalation efforts, analyst says

China’s Iran ties give global weight to de-escalation efforts, analyst says

UAE reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, condemns attempted drone attacks

UAE reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia, condemns attempted drone attacks

Iraq vows to protect ties with Saudi Arabia amid drone attack probe

Iraq vows to protect ties with Saudi Arabia amid drone attack probe

Iran and Oman continue talks to resume Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran and Oman continue talks to resume Strait of Hormuz shipping

Trump warns failed Iran talks could trigger strong military action

Trump warns failed Iran talks could trigger strong military action

Oman condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, voices support

Oman condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, voices support

Iran poses main threat to regional stability and maritime security: analyst

Iran poses main threat to regional stability and maritime security: analyst

Iran denies talks with US, says current calm is not a ceasefire

Iran denies talks with US, says current calm is not a ceasefire

Temporary de-escalation offers Iran path back to US talks: analyst

Temporary de-escalation offers Iran path back to US talks: analyst

OIC official: Economic boycott of Israel legitimate under international law

OIC official: Economic boycott of Israel legitimate under international law

US expert: four factors behind Washington's pause in military action against Iran

US expert: four factors behind Washington's pause in military action against Iran