Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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World Food Programme halts movement in Gaza after repeated gunfire strikes aid vehicle

World Food Programme halts movement in Gaza after repeated gunfire strikes aid vehicle

World Food Programme halts movement in Gaza after repeated gunfire strikes aid vehicle
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Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns

Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns

Greek vessel attacked by Houthis in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon warns
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Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says

The fate of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is "largely a question that is going to be answered" by the leader of the Palestinian militant group, Deputy CIA Director David Cohen

Fate of Gaza ceasefire deal in Hamas leader's hands, US intel official says
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Israeli forces launch strikes across Gaza, push tanks into central Khan Younis

Israeli forces sent tanks deeper into Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip and launched strikes across the enclave as they battled Hamas-led militants, killing

Israeli forces launch strikes across Gaza, push tanks into central Khan Younis
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How Libya's years of crisis unfolded after 2011 uprising

Here is a timeline chronicling Libya's years of chaos and division: 2011 - Revolt and civil war An uprising against Muammar Gaddafi's four-decade rule rapidly spreads, becoming

How Libya's years of crisis unfolded after 2011 uprising
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At least 10 Palestinians killed in major Israeli raids across West Bank

Hundreds of Israeli troops backed by helicopters, drones and armoured personnel carriers raided the flashpoint cities of Jenin and Tulkarm and other areas in

At least 10 Palestinians killed in major Israeli raids across West Bank
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Israel launches a big military operation in the West Bank and kills at least 10 Hamas militants

Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and has sealed off the volatile city of Jenin

Israel launches a big military operation in the West Bank and kills at least 10 Hamas militants
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Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations

President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the ongoing efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
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US hopeful that likelihood of wider conflict breaking out between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced, officials say

US hopeful that likelihood of wider conflict breaking out between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced, officials say

US hopeful that likelihood of wider conflict breaking out between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced, officials say
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion that was recently attacked by Yemen's Houthis is still on fire in the Red Sea and now appears to be leaking oil, a Pentagon spokesman

Greek-flagged oil tanker appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
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‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza

‘Brought back to life’: Family hails rescue of Israeli hostage from Hamas tunnel in Gaza
Crime|MidEast|News|World

A hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity

Israeli forces rescued a hostage found alone underground in Gaza, freeing a living captive from Hamas’ vast tunnel network for the first time since the Oct. 7 attack that ignited the war

A hostage in Gaza is rescued by Israel after 326 days of captivity
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Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety

Palestinians displaced by fighting in the Gaza Strip crowded onto the seashore as Israeli forces continued to

Israel frees hostage in Gaza, battles Hamas, as displaced families seek safety
Economy|MidEast

US dollar retreats, sterling hits more than two-year high

Sterling climbed to its highest against the U.S. dollar in more than two years on Tuesday, while the greenback dropped to a more than one-year low

US dollar retreats, sterling hits more than two-year high
Health|MidEast|World

Polio vaccines are coming to children in Gaza. What road awaits them?

Polio vaccines are coming to children in Gaza. What road awaits them?

Polio vaccines are coming to children in Gaza. What road awaits them?
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Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says

The United States continues to assess that the threat of attack against Israel by Iran and its proxy groups still exists, the Pentagon said on

Israel still faces threat of attack by Iran, proxies, Pentagon says
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Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo continue to iron out details, White House says

Negotiations in Cairo to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage deal are still pressing ahead, White House national security spokesperson John

Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo continue to iron out details, White House says
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Israel says Hezbollah thwarted but situation on Lebanon border 'not sustainable'

Israeli officials and media reacted with satisfaction on Monday after a long-expected missile attack by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement appeared to have

Israel says Hezbollah thwarted but situation on Lebanon border 'not sustainable'
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Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says

Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says

Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks but still work to do on ‘final details,’ US official says
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Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim

Israel issued new evacuation orders for Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip late on Sunday, forcing more families to flee, saying its

Families flee after new Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza as ceasefire hopes dim
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Iran doesn't seek to raise regional tensions, foreign minister tells Italian counterpart

Iran does not seek to increase Middle East tensions, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, adding that its response to the killing of the Hamas

Iran doesn't seek to raise regional tensions, foreign minister tells Italian counterpart
Europe|MidEast|News

Greek-flagged oil tanker on fire after Houthi attack, EU naval mission says

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since Aug. 23 after an attack by Yemen's Houthis with no obvious

Greek-flagged oil tanker on fire after Houthi attack, EU naval mission says
Economy|MidEast|News|World

Israel's economy is struggling. Economists say ending the war would help

Nearly 11 months into the war with Hamas, Israel’s economy is struggling as the country’s leaders grind ahead with an offensive in Gaza that shows no signs of ending and threatens to escalate into a wider conflict

Israel's economy is struggling. Economists say ending the war would help
Business|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Oil climbs 3% as Libya output cuts further supply concerns

Oil prices settled 3% higher on Monday as production cuts in Libya added to supply concerns stemming from reports of escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Oil climbs 3% as Libya output cuts further supply concerns
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Former five-time Lebanese prime minister Salim Hoss dies at 94

Lebanon' current premier says five-time former Prime Minister Salim Hoss has died at age 94

Former five-time Lebanese prime minister Salim Hoss dies at 94

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