Israeli Strike in South Lebanon Kills Civil Defense Rescuer Despite Truce
Beirut— An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a member of Lebanon’s civil defense on Friday, the rescue organization said,
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Missile Barrage Tests Fragile Iran-U.S. Truce as UAE Activates Air Defenses
Dubai— The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said early Friday that the country’s air defenses were intercepting drones and
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Saudi Arabia Pushes UN Action as Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Trade
New York — Abdulaziz Alwasil called on the United Nations on Thursday to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait
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Netanyahu Warns Militants After Beirut Strike
Jerusalem— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday confirmed Israel was behind the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in
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US Targets Iraqi Oil Official in Iran Crackdown
Washington— The United States imposed sanctions on Iraq’s deputy oil minister and several leaders of Iran-aligned militias on Thursday, accusing
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US Sanctions Iraqi Oil Official in Iran Pressure Drive
Washington— The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iraq’s deputy oil minister and several Iran-aligned militia leaders, accusing them
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Israel Expands Lebanon Strikes Despite Ceasefire as Beirut Tensions Mount
Nabatieh- Israel carried out airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese state media and witnesses said, a day after an
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Regional Leaders Rally Behind UAE After Iran Attack Calls
Abu Dhabi — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received calls from several regional leaders condemning Iranian attacks
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Trump Says Iran Deal Could End War, Reopen Hormuz Strait
Washington— US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran could end and the Strait of Hormuz reopen
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Lebanese Court Acquits Fadel Shaker of Attempted Murder Charge
Beirut — A Lebanese court acquitted singer-turned-militant Fadel Shaker of attempted murder on Wednesday, citing insufficient evidence, a judicial official
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