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France ready to ‘take part’ in defense of Gulf countries and Jordan against Iran

France ready to ‘take part’ in defense of Gulf countries and Jordan against Iran

Germany says it won’t join US-Israeli offensive despite reports it’s mulling action; IAEA says no sign Iranian nuclear sites bombed, Iranian...

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Saudi Aramco shuts down Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike causes fire

Defense ministry says two drones intercepted, shrapnel fell, no injuries; social media videos show smoke billowing from oil facility, one of the...

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Kuwait says ‘several’ US warplanes crashed in the country, all crew survived

Kuwait says ‘several’ US warplanes crashed in the country, all crew survived

Footage shows at least one pilot ejecting; US embassy in Kuwait City closed as black smoke seen rising from compound

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Iran’s exiled crown prince touts himself as future leader. Is this what Iranians want?

Iran’s exiled crown prince touts himself as future leader. Is this what Iranians want?

As Tehran announces transition plans after Khamenei’s killing, Pahlavi says he’s ready to lead a transition to a new Iran. But some fear he’s...

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Drone hit British military base in Cyprus, local and UK officials say

Drone hit British military base in Cyprus, local and UK officials say

RAF Akrotiri sustained minor damage, area residents received alert to shelter, Cyprus says; Britain reportedly drawing up plan to evacuate all...

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Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

Unclear who fired projectiles and drones that hit ships; over 200 vessels drop anchor around Strait of Hormuz, closed by Iran; major container...

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Global flights in chaos as Iran’s strikes on Gulf shut down world’s busiest air hub

Global flights in chaos as Iran’s strikes on Gulf shut down world’s busiest air hub

Thousands stranded across world as Dubai, Doha airport closures cause cancellations and rerouted flights, in one of the worst aviation disruptions in...

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‘Freedom, freedom!’: Jubilant crowds across Iran celebrate killing of Khamenei

‘Freedom, freedom!’: Jubilant crowds across Iran celebrate killing of Khamenei

Videos from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Abdanan show cheering, impromptu dance parties, fireworks; man shouts ‘hello new world’ as statue of republic...

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China, Russia, North Korea and Hamas condemn killing of Iran’s Khamenei

China, Russia, North Korea and Hamas condemn killing of Iran’s Khamenei

Putin says supreme leader’s ‘murder’ is a ‘cynical violation of all norms,’ while Pyongyang slams ‘shameless and gangster-like conduct’...

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Backing US and Israel, Zelensky says hoping for fall of ‘terrorist regime’ in Tehran

Backing US and Israel, Zelensky says hoping for fall of ‘terrorist regime’ in Tehran

Ukrainian president notes that Iran supplied Russia with tens of thousands of strike drones to attack Ukraine, says ‘important’ for US to be...

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World leaders urge ‘restraint’ as US-Israel strikes on Iran draw concern

World leaders urge ‘restraint’ as US-Israel strikes on Iran draw concern

Warnings against escalation and accusations of international law violations follow joint US-Israel strikes on Iran

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UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions

UK, France, Germany and Poland warn against travel to Israel amid Iran tensions

Italy urges nationals to leave Iran and stay out of Iraq and Lebanon, home to powerful Iranian proxy groups, in latest slew of countries to advise...

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For 1st time, Gallup poll shows Americans more sympathetic to Palestinians than to Israel

For 1st time, Gallup poll shows Americans more sympathetic to Palestinians than to Israel

5% gap is statistically insignificant but ‘really quite shocking,’ says analyst; over-55 year olds is now only age group to sympathize more with...

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High Court temporarily freezes ban on foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza

High Court temporarily freezes ban on foreign aid organizations operating in Gaza

Court halts ban against 37 NGOs, which failed to comply with new rules on identifying Palestinian staff, until it can issue a ruling

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US ambassador said to tell embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’

US ambassador said to tell embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’

Omani FM reportedly to meet with US VP Vance in effort to avert war; US aircraft carrier set to arrive off Israel’s northern coast; Canada, China...

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Mamdani meets Trump at White House, seeks administration’s help on Mahmoud Khalil

Mamdani meets Trump at White House, seeks administration’s help on Mahmoud Khalil

NYC mayor asks Trump’s chief of staff for assistance with anti-Israel students who have been targeted by feds, as he successfully pushes for release...

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US, Iran said to agree to further talks next week, as mediator claims progress

US, Iran said to agree to further talks next week, as mediator claims progress

Contradictory reports emerge on whether sides any closer to agreement; report says Witkoff, Kushner demanded Tehran dismantle all nuclear sites and...

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Harry and Meghan meet with hospitalized Gazan children during visit to Jordan

Harry and Meghan meet with hospitalized Gazan children during visit to Jordan

Couple set to tour Amman office of World Central Kitchen, which organizes and sends food and other humanitarian aid to Gaza

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Former US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Former US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

Summers, who also previously served as Harvard’s president, was revealed in the Epstein files to have had extensive exchanges with the convicted sex...

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Iran pushes back against Trump, says US and Israel using Goebbels-like propaganda

Iran pushes back against Trump, says US and Israel using Goebbels-like propaganda

Iran’s parliament speaker says US could either try diplomacy or face Iran’s wrath; satellite images show US vessels typically docked in Bahrain...

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Trump: US ‘wiped out’ Iran’s nuclear program ‘but they want to start all over again’

Trump: US ‘wiped out’ Iran’s nuclear program ‘but they want to start all over again’

In State of the Union, US president vows to ‘never allow the world’s No. 1 sponsor of terror’ to acquire nukes; touts role in freeing Hamas...

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US feds sue University of California for turning ‘blind eye’ to antisemitism at UCLA

US feds sue University of California for turning ‘blind eye’ to antisemitism at UCLA

Trump administration accuses the state university system of not only ignoring but having ‘at times facilitated’ Jew hatred on campus and...

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US forces board 3rd oil tanker in Indian Ocean, accused of trying to defy Iran sanctions

US forces board 3rd oil tanker in Indian Ocean, accused of trying to defy Iran sanctions

Southern Command says Venezuelan-linked Bertha, tracked from Caribbean, operated in defiance of Trump’s ‘quarantine of sanctioned vessels’

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Israel said to warn Lebanon it’ll be hit hard if Hezbollah takes part in any US-Iran war

Israel said to warn Lebanon it’ll be hit hard if Hezbollah takes part in any US-Iran war

Lebanese FM says ‘signs’ point to airport, key infrastructure as potential Israeli targets, says Beirut has appealed to Hezbollah not to join...

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Trump mulling limited Iran strike, could try for regime change later – report

Trump mulling limited Iran strike, could try for regime change later – report

US president said considering initial attack to pressure Tehran into agreement; Iran warns any action will be met with ‘ferocious’ response

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US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

US military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

Dozens of trucks, some carrying armored vehicles, depart base in Hasakah province; last US troops expected to leave country within 20 days, ending...

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US, Iran to hold talks Thursday as Tehran claims ‘good chance’ of diplomatic solution

US, Iran to hold talks Thursday as Tehran claims ‘good chance’ of diplomatic solution

Iranian FM says hopeful of averting US attack, but warns Iran will strike back, claims missiles can hit Israel again; official says Iran offering some...

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Fresh campus protests in Iran continue for second day with shows of defiance

Fresh campus protests in Iran continue for second day with shows of defiance

40-days memorial services for those killed in brutal crackdown last month become a rallying point for new demonstrations; regime stages pro-government...

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Witkoff says Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t ‘capitulated’ under US pressure

Witkoff says Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t ‘capitulated’ under US pressure

Trump’s envoy says US president has ‘plenty of alternatives’ to a deal; Iranian official says sides aren’t on same page about sanctions...

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Hamas says open to Gaza peacekeeping force, but rejects foreign role in ‘internal affairs’

Hamas says open to Gaza peacekeeping force, but rejects foreign role in ‘internal affairs’

Terror group says ceasefire monitors acceptable while demanding halt to Israeli ‘aggression’ before ‘political process,’ after initially...

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In freewheeling Board of Peace address, Trump reaffirms preference for strongmen, young women

In freewheeling Board of Peace address, Trump reaffirms preference for strongmen, young women

Amid scripted remarks on Gaza and Iran, US president says he ‘endorses foreign leaders,’ warns Rubio not to outshine him and says even ‘horrible...

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UN says Israeli actions raising fears of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza and West Bank

UN says Israeli actions raising fears of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in Gaza and West Bank

Report from human rights office covers November 2024-October 2025, alleges torture of Palestinian detainees, hundreds of starvation deaths; Israel...

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UAE president seen in meeting with US senator after rumors spread over health issues

Lindsey Graham says he met Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan for an hour and a half, dismissing ‘false narratives’ of ill health; two reportedly discuss...

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Immigration judge rejects Trump effort to deport anti-Israel Palestinian student

Judge finds US Department of Homeland Security failed to meet its burden of proving activist Mohsen Mahdawi was removable; DHS calls judge an...

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Hezbollah rejects Lebanese government’s four-month plan for phase 2 of disarmament

Hezbollah lawmaker says terror group ‘cannot be lenient’ on matter after leader decries ‘major mistake’ that ‘serves the goals of Israeli aggression’

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Iranian regime holds memorial for thousands killed in protests it violently quashed

Revolutionary Guard chief vows ‘consequences’ for supporters of ‘rioters and terrorists’ whom the government blames for mass bloodshed at...

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Iran’s FM says ‘guiding principles’ agreed on with US after 2nd round of nuclear talks

After Trump and Khamenei traded threats, Araghchi calls Geneva talks ‘constructive’; Iran insists dialogue will only cover nuclear program,...

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, US civil rights icon with rocky ties to Jews, dies at 81

Protege of Martin Luther King, Jr. led Black causes for decades and broke barriers as a presidential candidate; he also had to apologize for referring...

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Iran’s foreign minister meets with UN nuclear chief ahead of 2nd round of US talks

Araghchi vows ‘no submission before threats,’ as IRGC navy holds drill amid US buildup; deputy Iranian FM says compromise on nuclear issue...

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Bondi Beach terrorist, charged with 15 counts of murder, faces court for first time

Naveed Akram remains mostly silent as he appears before judge via video link over deadly shooting at seaside Hanukkah event; lawyer says he has not...

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Trump told Netanyahu he’d back Israeli strikes on Iran if talks fail – report

Discussion of potential attack is ongoing, CBS reports; as 2nd round of US-Iran talks set to start, PM demands Iran remove enriched uranium, dismantle...

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Bernie Sanders ally who accuses Israel of genocide wins NJ race in which AIPAC opposed her rival

Analilia Mejia declared winner of special election for US House seat a week after voting; lobby group has defended its campaign against Tom...

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Herzog: Antisemitism in Australia is ‘frightening,’ but most people respect Jews

President tells local news ‘silent majority’ want good relations with Jewish community; graffiti calling for his death scrawled at...

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As Iran marks revolution anniversary, official insists missile program nonnegotiable

Iranian president says Tehran won’t yield to ‘excessive demands’ from US; Tehran rally attendees chant ‘Death to America and...

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Trump: Netanyahu ‘wants a good deal’ with Iran, nuclear talks this time ‘are different’

On eve of PM’s visit, US president says either Iran makes a deal or ‘we will have to do something very tough’; top Iranian...

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White House takes down Vance post calling WWI massacre of Armenians ‘genocide’

US and NATO ally Turkey denies genocide of Armenian population in 1915; Vance aide claims description of post on VP’s visit to memorial in...

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Likud minister says latest West Bank measures amount to ‘de facto sovereignty’

German envoys to Israel and Palestinian Authority join international condemnation of policies extending control over West Bank, insisting area key...

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Israel slips to 35th place in corruption index amid ‘worrying’ trend in democracies

Transparency International watchdog says average global score of perceived corruption is worst in decade, with the US sliding to its lowest-ever score...

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Egypt blocks Epstein-themed party; calls for Starmer’s exit mount as he stays defiant

UK’s PM rebuffs calls to step down over appointment of US envoy with Epstein ties, as royal family says they will cooperate with probe over...

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Iran warns US against Israel’s ‘destructive’ influence on negotiations

Spokesman says talks with US showed enough consensus to continue diplomatic process after ‘very bad experience’ of June war; Khamenei...

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