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Iran Pushes Back on US Terms as Fragile Peace Contacts Continue

Tehran — Iran said on Monday it had formally responded to a new United States proposal aimed at ending the

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Gaza Artists Turn Ruins Into Murals of Defiance and Gratitude

Dubai— Two young Palestinian artists in the Gaza Strip are transforming bomb-damaged walls and piles of rubble into large-scale murals

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Middle East Conflict Leaves Filipino Workers Facing Layoffs, Debt and Return Home

Dubai-The escalating conflict in the Middle East is disrupting the livelihoods of thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers across Gulf economies,

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Israel Approves Defense Hub on Former UNRWA Site in East Jerusalem

Jerusalem-Israel’s cabinet approved plans on Sunday to establish defense facilities on the site of a former United Nations Relief and

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Hezbollah Launches Drone Strike on Israeli Barracks Near Border

Beirut-Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday it launched a drone attack against a military position in northern Israel, as

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UAE Warns Against ‘Coercion’ as Gulf Tensions Simmer After Iran Strikes

Riyadh-The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national sovereignty and supporting regional stability on Saturday, condemning what it

Trump Downplays Strategic Value of Iran Uranium Hunt Amid War Debate

Beijing-U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that efforts to secure Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles were driven largely by political considerations rather