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Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday, May 17, that time was running out for its leadership to act amid escalating tensions in the region. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking,…
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Israel prepares for Iran escalation as strikes on Lebanon continue despite truce
Israel has intensified military preparations against Iran while continuing strikes in Lebanon despite an extended ceasefire with Hezbollah on Sunday, May 17, fuelling fears of a wider regional conflict. Israeli Minister Ze’ev…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘very bad time’ if no peace deal is reached
On the 79th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, May 17, US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a “very bad time” if a peace agreement was…
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Iran to regulate Strait of Hormuz traffic with new fee system
Iran is preparing to introduce a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday, May 16. Azizi said the system…
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French judge opens inquiry into Khashoggi killing against Saudi Crown Prince
A French judge has opened an inquiry into a complaint against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul,…
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Israel says Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in Gaza strike
Gaza Strip: The Israeli military on Saturday, May 16, said it had killed senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad in an air strike carried out in Gaza City a day earlier. In…
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Explained: Why Israel plans to sue NYT over report on rape of Palestinians
Israel is considering legal action against The New York Times (NYT) after the newspaper published allegations of rape and sexual abuse made by Palestinian detainees against Israeli forces and prison guards. The…
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Netanyahu publicises Israel-UAE ties while Gulf ally stays guarded
Jerusalem: The tight relationship between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is typically managed discreetly. But this week, it was thrust into the open, illuminating tensions underlying the alliance as the Iran…
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Iran reports civilian deaths, widespread damage in 40 days of Israel-US attacks
hiran’s embassy in India on Saturday, May 16, figures claiming that Israeli and US attacks over the past 40 days caused large-scale civilian casualties and widespread destruction across Iran. In a post…
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days amid regional tensions
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 78th day on Saturday, May 16, Washington announced a 45-day extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after negotiations with both sides in the US capital…
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Trump says Iran ceasefire was ‘favour’ to Pakistan as West Asia tensions persist
US President Donald Trump on Friday, May 15, said he agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a “favour” to Pakistan and ruled out any further bombing of the Gulf nation, amid…
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Saudi Arabia calls for sighting of Dhul-Hijjah moon on May 17
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH-2026 on Dhul Qa’dah 29, corresponding to Sunday evening, May 17.…
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Palestinians mark 78th Nakba anniversary amid Gaza devastation
Deir al-Balah: Blink and you might miss the few stone walls that are all that’s left of the village that Yusuf Abu Hamam’s family was forced to flee when he was an…
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Lack of trust in the US is biggest obstacle to talks, says Iranian FM Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday, May 15, that Tehran’s lack of trust in the United States remained the biggest obstacle to diplomatic efforts amid ongoing regional tensions and fragile…
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PM Modi begins five-nation tour with UAE visit
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE on Friday, marking the beginning of a five-nation visit that will also include the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Modi landed in…
