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Israeli defense minister claims 70% of Gaza destroyed, says tactics used in southern Lebanon

Israeli defense minister claims 70% of Gaza destroyed, says tactics used in southern Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz says 70% of Gaza has been destroyed and similar tactics have been applied in southern Lebanon.

Russia claims shooting down 356 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia claims shooting down 356 Ukrainian drones overnight

Palestinian National Council: West Bank home demolitions part of 'creeping annexation' plan

Palestinian National Council: West Bank home demolitions part of 'creeping annexation' plan

Strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami warning issued

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto, tsunami warning issued

Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto, tsunami warning issued

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

Iran wary of US ceasefire move, sees tactical motives: analyst

Iran wary of US ceasefire move, sees tactical motives: analyst

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 73,329 amid ongoing Israeli violations

Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 73,329 amid ongoing Israeli violations

Lebanese president reaffirms commitment to framework agreement, urges end to Israeli violations

Lebanese president reaffirms commitment to framework agreement, urges end to Israeli violations

Jordanian air force intercepts and downs two drones targeting kingdom

Jordanian air force intercepts and downs two drones targeting kingdom

Bahrain to host joint Gulf military drill starting Tuesday

Bahrain to host joint Gulf military drill starting Tuesday

Strikes on Iran paused for third day as Tehran denies seeking US talks

Strikes on Iran paused for third day as Tehran denies seeking US talks

Netanyahu to attend UN General Assembly in New York despite mayor's threats

Netanyahu to attend UN General Assembly in New York despite mayor's threats

Iran says talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz progressing positively

Iran says talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz progressing positively

Seven candidates vie to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general

Seven candidates vie to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general

China launches new mediation bid to restart US-Iran dialogue

China launches new mediation bid to restart US-Iran dialogue

Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival

Two killed, five injured in shooting at Seattle food festival

Trump sparks debate with 'Trump 2028' hat photo hinting at third term

Trump sparks debate with 'Trump 2028' hat photo hinting at third term

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops below 10 vessels a day

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops below 10 vessels a day

Spanish prime minister thanks Gazan girl for mural bearing his portrait

Spanish prime minister thanks Gazan girl for mural bearing his portrait

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to host Zelensky in first official visit

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to host Zelensky in first official visit

North Korea vows to steadily advance nuclear weapons program

North Korea vows to steadily advance nuclear weapons program

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's remarks

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's remarks

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes over 6,600 boxes of dates in Syria

King Salman Humanitarian Center distributes over 6,600 boxes of dates in Syria

Israeli forces continue raids and arrests across West Bank towns

Israeli forces continue raids and arrests across West Bank towns

Sudanese army seizes key highway linking Khartoum to North Kordofan

Sudanese army seizes key highway linking Khartoum to North Kordofan

Palestine welcomes Ireland's ban on imports from Israeli settlements

Palestine welcomes Ireland's ban on imports from Israeli settlements

Netanyahu to reject US request for withdrawal from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria: Israeli media

Netanyahu to reject US request for withdrawal from Gaza, Lebanon and Syria: Israeli media

Trump thanks Morocco's King Mohammed VI for naming highway in his honor

Trump thanks Morocco's King Mohammed VI for naming highway in his honor

Kuwait emir, UK prime minister discuss cooperation in phone call

Kuwait emir, UK prime minister discuss cooperation in phone call

Oman proposes regional coalition for Hormuz Strait services

Oman proposes regional coalition for Hormuz Strait services

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, attack Palestinian villages in West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques, attack Palestinian villages in West Bank

Israeli military approves international force for Gaza under strict conditions

Israeli military approves international force for Gaza under strict conditions

Qatar emir, UK prime minister discuss Gaza and regional issues by phone

Qatar emir, UK prime minister discuss Gaza and regional issues by phone

Putin vows continued military spending to achieve Ukraine war goals

Putin vows continued military spending to achieve Ukraine war goals

International force in Gaza vital for stability, says peace council envoy

International force in Gaza vital for stability, says peace council envoy

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine airstrike talks

Kremlin says too early to comment on reported US-Ukraine airstrike talks

Lebanese president, Macron discuss halting Israeli attacks in south

Lebanese president, Macron discuss halting Israeli attacks in south

Oman-Iran talks make progress on reopening Strait of Hormuz: officials

Oman-Iran talks make progress on reopening Strait of Hormuz: officials

Berlin car attack intended to divide Germany, says chancellor

Berlin car attack intended to divide Germany, says chancellor

US envoy to UN says Trump giving Iran talks limited window

US envoy to UN says Trump giving Iran talks limited window

Arab League chief urges Trump to act swiftly to save peace in Palestine and Gulf

Arab League chief urges Trump to act swiftly to save peace in Palestine and Gulf

UN chief hails successful Syria visit, urges lifting of sanctions

UN chief hails successful Syria visit, urges lifting of sanctions

Iraqi authorities seize 27 billion dinars in major oil ministry corruption case

Iraqi authorities seize 27 billion dinars in major oil ministry corruption case

Hamas internal security chief killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Hamas internal security chief killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza

Israeli forces shell Quneitra countryside, advance into Daraa region

Israeli forces shell Quneitra countryside, advance into Daraa region

Iranian media: Oil tanker hit by sea mine explosion in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian media: Oil tanker hit by sea mine explosion in Strait of Hormuz

Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns rising settler attacks in West Bank

Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemns rising settler attacks in West Bank

Lebanese army: Israeli attacks impede southern deployment

Lebanese army: Israeli attacks impede southern deployment

Syrian president: We seek security agreement, avoid confrontation with Israel

Syrian president: We seek security agreement, avoid confrontation with Israel

OIC condemns settler arson attacks on Palestinian mosques

OIC condemns settler arson attacks on Palestinian mosques

Iran says no hostility toward neighbors, actions target US only

Iran says no hostility toward neighbors, actions target US only

Saudi Arabia a pillar of stability, says Lebanese parliament speaker

Saudi Arabia a pillar of stability, says Lebanese parliament speaker

Ukrainian president opens new front with Iran, says analyst

Ukrainian president opens new front with Iran, says analyst

Gunmen hijack passenger bus in Yemen’s Amsarah region

Gunmen hijack passenger bus in Yemen’s Amsarah region

Yemeni prime minister: Houthis advancing Iran’s agenda to destabilize region

Yemeni prime minister: Houthis advancing Iran’s agenda to destabilize region

Iraq seizes 27 billion dinars in oil ministry corruption probe

Iraq seizes 27 billion dinars in oil ministry corruption probe

US seeks to eliminate risks to shipping in Strait of Hormuz: analyst

US seeks to eliminate risks to shipping in Strait of Hormuz: analyst

Yemeni prime minister: Close cooperation with coalition continues to counter Houthi threats

Yemeni prime minister: Close cooperation with coalition continues to counter Houthi threats

Pentagon halts military escalation plans against Iran

Pentagon halts military escalation plans against Iran

GCC condemns settlers’ arson attack on mosque in Kur, Tulkarm, blames Israeli authorities

GCC condemns settlers’ arson attack on mosque in Kur, Tulkarm, blames Israeli authorities

Iran unlikely to honor international commitments, expert says

Iran unlikely to honor international commitments, expert says

UK policy shift on war angers Iran, says analyst

UK policy shift on war angers Iran, says analyst

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management as US naval blockade tightens

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management as US naval blockade tightens

Wildfires in France and Spain force evacuation of 270,000 people

Wildfires in France and Spain force evacuation of 270,000 people

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazilian presidential bid with backing from Netanyahu, Milei

Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazilian presidential bid with backing from Netanyahu, Milei

China on alert as Typhoon Noul approaches, public transport suspended

China on alert as Typhoon Noul approaches, public transport suspended

UN warns Sudan aid could halt as funding runs out

UN warns Sudan aid could halt as funding runs out

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 3,075 with 1,354 deaths

Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 3,075 with 1,354 deaths

One dead, 15 injured after car plows into crowd at Berlin event

One dead, 15 injured after car plows into crowd at Berlin event

Houthi militia has seized over $103 billion in Yemen revenues, says information minister

Houthi militia has seized over $103 billion in Yemen revenues, says information minister