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Iran claims IAEA held 'recent' inspection at Bushehr plant: What to know

The IAEA has continued inspections at sites that were not damaged in US and Israeli strikes, but it has been unable to return to facilities targeted...

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'Generational wipeout': Democratic gains to reshape Trump's final years

Tuesday's vote has shifted the balance of power in Washington, giving Democrats greater leverage to challenge the Trump administration during the...

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UAE's Nusseibeh comes in fourth in latest UNSG straw poll: What to know

The latest straw poll puts Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan in first place, Argentina's Rafael Grossi in second, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett in...

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What Israel’s election means for its China ties

Israeli-Chinese ties face constraints that a change of government in Israel alone would not resolve.

30.10.2026 10

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Iran arrests 16 in connection with alleged US-Israel-linked cells: What to know

Iran claimed that some of the 16 people it had arrested had entered Iran from abroad.

29.10.2026 6

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Egypt’s Sisi, Putin meet as Russia steps up Africa push: What to know

Wednesday’s meeting comes on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit, a two-day gathering in Moscow bringing together African leaders and...

28.10.2026 6

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Egypt orders closure of Mada Masr, releases editor Lina Attalah

The Committee to Protect Journalists has ranked Egypt, which has just ordered the closure of Mada Masr, among the world’s top jailers of journalists.

27.10.2026 10

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Egypt orders closure of Mada Masr as court convicts editor Lina Attalah

The Committee to Protect Journalists has ranked Egypt, which has just ordered the closure of Mada Masr, among the world’s top jailers of journalists.

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RSF drones knock out five Sudanese power stations, causing blackouts

The four impacted states had a combined estimated population of about 14.1 million, according to 2024 UN data.

26.10.2026 9

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Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack: What to know

The arrests follow days of searching for the three suspects in Friday’s attack, which killed nine people.

26.10.2026 7

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US moving away from Middle East security guarantor role, Barrack says

The US envoy said that direct US military intervention on the ground against the Houthis would be "fruitless."

20.10.2026 10

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IRGC claims it downed US drone, set two tankers ablaze near Hormuz

Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.

20.10.2026 10

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IRGC claims it downed US drone, set two tankers ablaze with mines near Hormuz

Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.

20.10.2026 10

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Lavrov visits Tehran as Trump praises Russia's role on Iran: What to know

During a meeting with his Iranian counterpart earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed Moscow’s offer to mediate between Tehran...

19.10.2026 10

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Washington Post journalist hospitalized after Israeli settler attack in West Bank

The assault was one of several attacks on Friday as Palestinians gathered to harvest olives across the West Bank.

16.10.2026 10

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Houthis strike Yemeni government’s presidential palace in Aden: What to know

Aden serves as the de facto capital of Yemen’s internationally recognized government, which was forced to relocate from Sanaa after the Houthis...

15.10.2026 10

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Saudi-led coalition strikes Sanaa as Trump says Houthis act at Iran’s behest

The Saudi-led coalition urged civilians to evacuate an oil facility in Yemen’s capital ahead of a planned “precision operation.”

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Saudi envoy says allied Yemeni forces capture Bab el Mandeb strait from Houthis: What to know

A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new...

09.10.2026 10

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Saudi envoy claims Houthis lost Bab el Mandeb: What to know

A Houthi spokesperson rejected claims that Saudi-backed forces had retaken territory along the Bab el Mandeb Strait, as fighting escalated with new...

09.10.2026 10

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Pezeshkian to meet Putin as Iran looks to Russia for support: What to know

Russia has reportedly provided Iran with military materiel, intelligence and diplomatic backing during the war.

08.10.2026 10

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Satellite images could indicate return to activity at Iranian compound: Report

The images show renewed vehicle and earth-moving activity at an Iranian compound that Israel struck in March.

06.10.2026 10

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West Bank olive harvest begins amid settler attacks on Palestinians, groves

Between 80,000 and 100,000 Palestinian families in the West Bank rely on the olive harvest for primary or secondary sources of income, according to...

06.10.2026 10

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Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan hold summit amid Ethiopia tensions

All four countries have increasingly tense relations with Ethiopia, driven by disputes over the Nile, Red Sea access and security.

05.10.2026 10

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West Bank settlers attack Israeli activists as Netanyahu claims 'hoax'

On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attention surrounding settler violence was a “tremendous hoax.”

01.10.2026 10

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Who is Fatima El Mansouri, Morocco’s first woman prime minister?

Her appointment marks the first time a woman has served as Morocco’s head of government and the second time a woman has held the position in the...

29.09.2026 10

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MBS hosts Sheikh Mansour as Saudi-UAE ties thaw: What to know

The renewed outreach comes as Saudi Arabia faces mounting attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis.

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UAE’s Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia amid strained ties

The two Gulf countries have been at odds over Yemen, where Saudi Arabia backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government, while the UAE has...

28.09.2026 10

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Lebanon PM meets Rubio as Israel talks stall: What to know

The visit comes as US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel have made little headway, with Israeli elections looming.

28.09.2026 10

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Despite fanfare, Xi shows Trump no sign of breaking with Iran

Beijing has significant leverage over Tehran, but little incentive to use it for Washington’s benefit, given its reliance on Iranian oil.

26.09.2026 40

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Despite Trump meeting fanfare, Xi shows no sign of breaking with Iran

Beijing has significant leverage over Tehran, but little incentive to use it for Washington’s benefit, given its reliance on Iranian oil.

26.09.2026 30

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Sudan pushes back after US calls army-led government illegitimate

Washington appears to be turning up the pressure on the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces to accept a US ceasefire proposal he rejected in July.

24.09.2026 10

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Pezeshkian says Iran open to US talks, region must settle own disputes

“Our regional issues must be resolved in the region at the hands of the countries in the region,” Iran's president said on Wednesday.

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At UN, Pezeshkian says Iran open to US talks, region must settle own disputes

“Our regional issues must be resolved in the region at the hands of the countries in the region,” Iran's president said on Wednesday.

23.09.2026 20

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Trump administration approves $24B sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

Trump first announced the planned sale in November 2025, ahead of hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.

17.09.2026 10

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Turkey's Erdogan to run for 'final' third term in 2028, adviser says

If Turkey's parliament votes to move the next election up during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s second term, he could constitutionally run for...

17.09.2026 20

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Israel, Morocco agree to exchange ambassadors, open embassies

The move will mark the first time Morocco and Israel have exchanged ambassadors.

16.09.2026 20

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China presses Iran, US to reopen Hormuz as disruptions threaten oil supply

Conflicts in the region are disrupting two key routes for oil bound for China, with Iranian crude affected by the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi shipments...

16.09.2026 10

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Algeria pulls Sky News Arabia accreditation amid UAE rift: What to know

Algeria severed diplomatic ties with the UAE, which owns Sky News Arabia through Abu Dhabi-based International Media Investments, last Thursday.

16.09.2026 10

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Meet Wesley Hunt, Trump's pick for ambassador to Saudi Arabia

The Texas Republican previously served for two years in the kingdom as a diplomatic liaison officer.

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Saudi Arabia finds 114M tons of rare earths, uranium: What to know

The kingdom's energy minister said that the ore discovery contains high concentrations of heavy rare earth elements and "promising" concentrations of...

14.09.2026 20

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Yemen's Houthis push deeper into Red Sea, capture 2 islands: What to know

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have captured two strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, expanding their foothold in the waterway as Saudi Arabia...

14.09.2026 20

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UAE investment fuels Syria's postwar economic recovery with $7B property deal

The deal would see UAE-based Arada develop a major real estate project in Damascus.

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India, Iran hold sidebar as SCO summit opens amid US strikes

The meetings come as tensions between Tehran and Washington have once again escalated.

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Houthis claim strike on Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu: What to know

The incident is the latest in a string of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and military assets.

24.08.2026 20

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Russia’s Putin hosts Saddam Hifter amid instability in Libya: What to know

Moscow has built a strong relationship with Libya’s eastern camp, as Washington and Ankara pursue efforts to reunify the country’s political and...

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Sultan of Oman meets UAE's MBZ as Iran-Hormuz talks advance

The talks come as Oman is in the midst of negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jordan's King Abdullah heads to China in first visit since 2015: What to know

Ahead of the visit, King Abdullah said that Jordan hopes to expand cooperation with China in green energy, tourism and aviation.

17.08.2026 20

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Three ways China benefits from Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact: What to know

The pact points to a more multipolar Middle Eastern security order, one in which Washington is no longer the unquestioned center of Gulf security.

13.08.2026 20

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Three ways Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact could benefit China: What to know

The pact points to a more multipolar Middle Eastern security order, one in which Washington is no longer the unquestioned center of Gulf security.

13.08.2026 30

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Syria lodges UN complaint against Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan

Bogota’s move marked a foreign policy shift under new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, reversing Petro-era policies that strained ties...

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