Arab World

Nearly 700,000 Afghans driven out of Iran return to uncertain future

Hajjar Shademani’s family waited for hours in the heat and dust after crossing the border into Afghanistan, their neat pile of…

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Israel’s defense chief threatens to retaliate for Houthi missiles

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed to retaliate against Iran-aligned Houthi militia after his country’s military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen…

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Lebanon drafts reply to US demand for Hezbollah to disarm, sources say

Lebanese officials were drafting a response on Tuesday to US demands for Hezbollah to relinquish its weapons across the country by November…

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Netanyahu to visit White House as Gaza truce pressure mounts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next week for talks with President Donald Trump, a US…

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Turkey spy chief talks Gaza truce with senior Hamas leader

Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met a senior Hamas leader on Sunday for talks on Gaza’s humanitarian tragedy and efforts to…

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Israel killed 71 in prison attack, Iran says, as Gaza strikes go on

Israel’s attack on Evin Prison in Iran’s capital killed at least 71 people last week, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir…

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Israel forces slaughter dozens in Gaza after 7 troops killed

Israeli forces kill at least 78 Palestinians in Gaza – including 33 aid-seekers at distribution sites – as dozens of…

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Israel should have monopoly on nuclear weapons in region: Belgian defense minister

Belgium’s defense minister said Wednesday that Israel must have a monopoly on nuclear weapons in the Middle East, adding that Iran is…

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Iran attacks Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after US strikes

Iran says it launched an attack on United States forces at Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar says its air defenses…

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British government recommends UK nationals in Qatar shelter in place

The British government on Monday issued a warning recommending that UK citizens in Qatar shelter in place until further notice.…

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