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Rescue underway for crew of Greek-owned vessel hit by Houthis, Philippines says
The crew of a Greek-owned vessel Tutor that was damaged in an attack by Yemeni Houthi militants in the Red…
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Kyrgyzstan arrests 15 alleged ISIS supporters
Kyrgyzstan on Friday said it had arrested 15 suspected supporters of ISIS – a growing concern in Central Asian countries…
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Israeli military says it hit launch sites in southern Lebanon
Israeli jets hit a number of launch sites in southern Lebanon on Wednesday after projectiles were fired toward northern Israel, the Israeli…
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Hajj 2024: Over 1.5 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for annual pilgrimage
Over 1.5 million pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj season, the Kingdom’s General Directorate of Passports…
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Israeli army accused of ‘active’ support for settlers in West Bank violence
As violence surges in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians and human rights groups decry an increasingly blurry distinction between the…
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Merchant ship issues distress call after being struck in Red Sea off Yemen
A merchant ship issued a distress call after being struck in the Red Sea off Yemen, a security firm said…
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Kuwait fire: Smoke inhalation kills at least 35 in building housing workers
A fire broke out in a building housing workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait early on Wednesday,…
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Hezbollah rains rockets on Israel after strike kills commander
The Israeli military said successive rocket barrages were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel Wednesday, after an Israeli strike killed…
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UN probe accuses Israel of crimes against humanity, Hamas of war crimes
A UN investigation concluded on Wednesday that Israel has committed crimes against humanity during the war in Gaza, including that…
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Russia appeals for swift release of nationals held by Hamas
Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner said on Tuesday she had issued a fresh appeal to senior UN and other officials to…
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