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Yemen’s Houthis say they targeted US merchant vessel in Gulf of Aden
Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday said their naval forces carried out an operation targeting an “American merchant ship” in the Gulf…
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Iran beats Syria out of Asian Cup on penalties to set up quarter-final with Japan
Iran survived going down to 10 men to beat Syria 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the Asian Cup last-16…
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US destroys Houthi missile posing threat to American planes: CENTCOM
The US military struck and destroyed a Houthi missile early Wednesday, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said. “USCENTCOM forces struck and…
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Israeli parliament to vote on expelling lawmaker over support for Gaza genocide case
An Israeli parliamentary committee backed a motion on Tuesday to expel a leftwing lawmaker from the Knesset over his support…
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US considering recognizing Palestinian statehood: Report
The Biden administration is considering recognizing Palestinian statehood, two US officials said, according to a report published on Wednesday. After the Oct.…
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait urge full OPEC+ compliance with bloc deal to cut oil production
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Wednesday emphasized the significance of all OPEC+ countries to adhere to the bloc’s agreement to…
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Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?
Ibrahim Al-Marashi On Sunday, January 28, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group that includes the militias Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat…
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Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote
The website of Hindutva Watch, a United States-based independent research project that documents hate crimes against religious minorities in India, is…
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West Bank human shield describes ‘100 breathless minutes’ held by Israel
Bahaa el-Din Abu Ras, 36, is a bearded man with brown hair that has gone a little grey in the…
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‘Unwaveringly loyal’: Why El Salvador’s Bukele is poised for reelection
He suspended civil liberties. Led a mass incarceration effort. And provoked international criticism for human rights violations. But five years after…
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