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Israeli defense minister orders expanded operations in West Bank

Israeli defense minister orders expanded operations in West Bank

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz has directed forces to intensify offensive operations in the West Bank amid ongoing military activity in Palestinian territories.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns it will block Hormuz to states receiving frozen assets

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns it will block Hormuz to states receiving frozen assets

Jordan intercepts 70 ballistic missiles, 25 explosive drones in 16 days

Jordan intercepts 70 ballistic missiles, 25 explosive drones in 16 days

Iran says 350 government employees killed in conflict with US

Iran says 350 government employees killed in conflict with US

GCC meeting stresses diplomatic solutions for regional issues, says Qatar

GCC meeting stresses diplomatic solutions for regional issues, says Qatar

Trump warns US may resume action in Iran if no deal reached

Trump warns US may resume action in Iran if no deal reached

GCC foreign ministers hold talks on navigation security in Hormuz

GCC foreign ministers hold talks on navigation security in Hormuz

GCC armed forces launch 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise

GCC armed forces launch 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise

US Vice President Vance to attend Trump-Netanyahu White House meeting after criticism of Israeli groups

US Vice President Vance to attend Trump-Netanyahu White House meeting after criticism of Israeli groups

Libya resumes production at El Feel and Wafa oil fields

Libya resumes production at El Feel and Wafa oil fields

Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces positions in North and West Kordofan

Sudanese army targets Rapid Support Forces positions in North and West Kordofan

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

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

US Central Command: Naval blockade on Iran remains in effect, 12 ships redirected

US Central Command: Naval blockade on Iran remains in effect, 12 ships redirected

Iran summons Ukrainian chargé d'affaires over Caspian Sea ship attack

Iran summons Ukrainian chargé d'affaires over Caspian Sea ship attack

Kuwait’s ambassador to US denies Wall Street Journal report on involvement in Iran operations

Kuwait’s ambassador to US denies Wall Street Journal report on involvement in Iran operations

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of 'all-out war' if demands unmet

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of 'all-out war' if demands unmet

Zelensky accuses Russia of aiding Iran with satellite data for Middle East attacks

Zelensky accuses Russia of aiding Iran with satellite data for Middle East attacks

Iran reports $18 billion in oil sales during war and ceasefire

Iran reports $18 billion in oil sales during war and ceasefire

Houthi militia shells judicial complex in central Taiz, Yemen

Houthi militia shells judicial complex in central Taiz, Yemen

US reportedly weighs major special operation to seize Iranian enriched uranium

US reportedly weighs major special operation to seize Iranian enriched uranium

Axios: US, Israel prepare major Iran strikes, Trump delays action

Axios: US, Israel prepare major Iran strikes, Trump delays action

Egypt voices support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Red Sea ship attack

Egypt voices support for Saudi Arabia, condemns Red Sea ship attack

Sudanese army retakes Bara in North Kordofan after fierce clashes

Sudanese army retakes Bara in North Kordofan after fierce clashes

Six Palestinians killed, over 20 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Six Palestinians killed, over 20 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Iranian group 'Hanzala' claims cyberattack on Wisconsin telecom infrastructure

Iranian group 'Hanzala' claims cyberattack on Wisconsin telecom infrastructure

Iraqi air defenses intercept drone near US consulate in Erbil

Iraqi air defenses intercept drone near US consulate in Erbil

Qatar condemns Israeli settler attacks on West Bank villages

Qatar condemns Israeli settler attacks on West Bank villages

Bus collision on Damascus-Deir Ezzor road kills 35, injures 30

Bus collision on Damascus-Deir Ezzor road kills 35, injures 30

Several Houthi fighters killed in airstrikes on Marib and Al-Jawf

Several Houthi fighters killed in airstrikes on Marib and Al-Jawf

Zelensky: Ukraine targeted Caspian Sea ships carrying Iranian-linked military cargo

Zelensky: Ukraine targeted Caspian Sea ships carrying Iranian-linked military cargo

US Navy to develop drones with 1,852 km range from aircraft carriers

US Navy to develop drones with 1,852 km range from aircraft carriers

Israeli security officials warn of rising violence in West Bank

Israeli security officials warn of rising violence in West Bank

Yemeni resistance spokesman: Coordination ongoing with coalition, all options on table

Yemeni resistance spokesman: Coordination ongoing with coalition, all options on table

Yemeni minister: Houthi 'terrorist' attacks serve Iranian agenda targeting maritime security

Yemeni minister: Houthi 'terrorist' attacks serve Iranian agenda targeting maritime security

Iranian regime's scorched earth policy threatens regional and global security, analyst warns

Iranian regime's scorched earth policy threatens regional and global security, analyst warns

Egypt urges safe navigation in Hormuz and Red Sea

Egypt urges safe navigation in Hormuz and Red Sea

Rising US-Iran tensions prompt global calls to resume talks, says academic

Rising US-Iran tensions prompt global calls to resume talks, says academic

Yemeni government pledges cooperation with coalition to secure waterways

Yemeni government pledges cooperation with coalition to secure waterways

UN chief Guterres makes historic visit to Syria, first since war began

UN chief Guterres makes historic visit to Syria, first since war began

US, UK plan London talks on Hormuz coalition to protect shipping

US, UK plan London talks on Hormuz coalition to protect shipping

Widespread public and tribal anger in Yemen over Houthi actions

Widespread public and tribal anger in Yemen over Houthi actions

Russia seeks to prolong US-Iran conflict, may have aided Tehran: analyst

Russia seeks to prolong US-Iran conflict, may have aided Tehran: analyst

Trump claims US military destroyed Iran's entire air force

Trump claims US military destroyed Iran's entire air force

Bahrain interior ministry sounds alarm siren, urges calm

Airstrikes hit Yemen’s Hodeidah port, witnesses say

Airstrikes hit Yemen’s Hodeidah port, witnesses say

Islamic Affairs Ministry launches seventh imam training in Dakar

Islamic Affairs Ministry launches seventh imam training in Dakar

EU raises security threat level for Bab Al-Mandab, Red Sea shipping

EU raises security threat level for Bab Al-Mandab, Red Sea shipping

US State Department warns of possible flight disruptions in Middle East

US State Department warns of possible flight disruptions in Middle East

Yemeni ministry warns of environmental risks from Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

Yemeni ministry warns of environmental risks from Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping

Trump weighs military escalation against Iran, New York Times reports

Trump weighs military escalation against Iran, New York Times reports

US and UK discuss forming international coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

US and UK discuss forming international coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

Qatar condemns attack on police officers in Pakistan's Khyber region

Qatar condemns attack on police officers in Pakistan's Khyber region

Trump threatens EU with tariffs, trade probe over tech fines

Trump threatens EU with tariffs, trade probe over tech fines

Iran’s militarization of civilian airports and ports threatens Yemen and region, says Yemeni minister

Iran’s militarization of civilian airports and ports threatens Yemen and region, says Yemeni minister

ICC members vote to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims

ICC members vote to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan over misconduct claims

OIC condemns rising Israeli settler violence against Palestinians

OIC condemns rising Israeli settler violence against Palestinians

US embassy in Israel warns citizens of possible Middle East flight disruptions

US embassy in Israel warns citizens of possible Middle East flight disruptions

Trump threatens EU with trade action over tech fines

Trump threatens EU with trade action over tech fines

Canada excludes US from Gordie Howe bridge opening as Trump demands 50% profit share

Canada excludes US from Gordie Howe bridge opening as Trump demands 50% profit share

China leads push to ease US-Iran tensions as Pakistan explores new talks

China leads push to ease US-Iran tensions as Pakistan explores new talks

Sudan’s Burhan vows to expel RSF, says group will not rise again

Sudan’s Burhan vows to expel RSF, says group will not rise again

Islamic Fiqh Academy and Morocco's Ministry of Endowments sign cooperation agreement

Islamic Fiqh Academy and Morocco's Ministry of Endowments sign cooperation agreement

Iran: No temporary ceasefire without Hormuz Strait demands, says Araqchi

Iran: No temporary ceasefire without Hormuz Strait demands, says Araqchi

Trump says China, Russia pledged not to sell arms to Iran

Trump says China, Russia pledged not to sell arms to Iran

WFP warns of deeper aid cuts in Gaza amid funding shortfall

WFP warns of deeper aid cuts in Gaza amid funding shortfall

Kuwaiti air defenses intercept hostile drones amid Iranian attack

Kuwaiti air defenses intercept hostile drones amid Iranian attack

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 10, injures dozens: Reuters

Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 10, injures dozens: Reuters

Israeli army prepares major operation after deadly raid in West Bank village

Israeli army prepares major operation after deadly raid in West Bank village

Pakistan's foreign minister urges progress on Islamabad MoU with Iran

Pakistan's foreign minister urges progress on Islamabad MoU with Iran

Bahrain intercepts Iranian aerial attacks

Bahrain intercepts Iranian aerial attacks

UN urges evacuation of 6,000 stranded seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

UN urges evacuation of 6,000 stranded seafarers in Strait of Hormuz

Somali pirates seize Asana tanker in Gulf of Aden under Tanzanian flag

Somali pirates seize Asana tanker in Gulf of Aden under Tanzanian flag

UN holds candidate debate to select Guterres successor amid financial crisis

UN holds candidate debate to select Guterres successor amid financial crisis

Gulf states urged to help shape region’s future after the war

Gulf states urged to help shape region’s future after the war

Israeli and four Palestinians killed in West Bank shootout; eight injured

Israeli and four Palestinians killed in West Bank shootout; eight injured

Iran launches drone attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran launches drone attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Jordan

US summons Malaysian ambassador over Israel stance

US summons Malaysian ambassador over Israel stance

Houthi aggression poses threat to global economy and supply chains, Saudi academic warns

Houthi aggression poses threat to global economy and supply chains, Saudi academic warns

Taiz deputy governor rejects Houthi claims, accuses militia of siege and water blockade

Taiz deputy governor rejects Houthi claims, accuses militia of siege and water blockade

US military strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 13th night

US military strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 13th night

US Treasury sanctions Muslim Brotherhood leader, three entities over Hamas support

Iran rapidly rebuilding military sites despite US, Israeli strikes: WSJ

Iran rapidly rebuilding military sites despite US, Israeli strikes: WSJ

Trump says frozen Iranian funds to cover ship and cargo damages

Trump says frozen Iranian funds to cover ship and cargo damages

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of decisive response to any Israeli attack

Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns of decisive response to any Israeli attack

UN chief warns Middle East risks spiraling out of control

UN chief warns Middle East risks spiraling out of control

Explosion heard in Iran's Shiraz after blasts on Qeshm Island

Explosion heard in Iran's Shiraz after blasts on Qeshm Island

Mossad says Iranian plot to target senior Israeli officials foiled

Mossad says Iranian plot to target senior Israeli officials foiled

Egyptian lawyer arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering mother in Alexandria

Egyptian lawyer arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering mother in Alexandria

UK says armed forces ready after Iranian threats over US bombers

UK says armed forces ready after Iranian threats over US bombers

US warns citizens in Middle East of possible flight disruptions

US warns citizens in Middle East of possible flight disruptions

US Senate blocks war powers measure, giving Trump leeway on Iran

US Senate blocks war powers measure, giving Trump leeway on Iran

US House votes to halt military action against Iran in symbolic move

US House votes to halt military action against Iran in symbolic move

International community responsible for Houthi threats to global shipping, analyst says

International community responsible for Houthi threats to global shipping, analyst says