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Dozens of countries have stalled repatriating their nationals as Baghdad prepares to prosecute alleged Islamic State members under its counterterrorism law
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The chair of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee tells MEE that Israel's closure order is ‘illegal’
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US removes bombers from UK base at centre of mystery incident The US has removed its B-1 bombers from a British air base one week after five men were arrested nearby on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a suspected plot that UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed was likely backed by Iran. The planes had been stationed at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers 90 miles (145 km) west of London, which had recently been used for US strikes on Iran. A Pentagon official said…
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New book by Andrew Feinstein traces $50bn in profit from the genocide in Gaza
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Ukrainian officials say anti-drone systems have proven effective against Russian attacks, with further purchases dependent on price
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Yemen's Saudi-backed forces claim key gains around Bab al-Mandab strait Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces said on Monday that they had seized key positions on the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis. Three military sources and one government source told Reuters their forces had taken large parts of Dhubab district, which overlooks the strategically vital strait, and that they were asserting full control over the area with heavy air support from a Saudi-led coalition. The forces are figh…
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Adham Heriz spent years searching for his family beneath the ruins of their Gaza City home. A new civil defence operation recovered the remains of 105 Palestinians, but his son is still missing
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Israel's foreign ministry accuses Green Party of legitimising 'destruction of the state of Israel'
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A 17-year-old fighter tells MEE he joined government-aligned forces to defend his village, as rights groups warn indoctrination is fuelling recruitment
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The Brighton conference revealed a party riding a wave of support but wrestling with internal tensions, political strategy and how to make an impact in Burnham's Britain
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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments: The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed. Majid Abdullah Al-Nuzaili indicated that the operations took place in Saada, al-Jawf, Taiz and the country’s coast, and were conducted using warplanes, drones, missiles, rockets, artillery and snipers. The chairman of Israel's…
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A top Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander said that the US army has moved 1,000km away from Iran's borders.
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The spokesperson for Yemen’s government-aligned forces said that 1,122 attacks were carried out against Houthi targets, claiming that around 1,747 of the group's fighters were killed.
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Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis is at its worst since the 2022 truce, and nearly 130,000 Yemenis have been displaced in recent weeks. Now UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved RAF refuelling for Saudi fighter jets. The government calls it time-limited and defensive.
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Yemen’s government calls for international support against Houthis The foreign minister of Yemen’s government is requesting the international community's backing against the Houthis. for more support to defeat the Houthis, saying it’s “in the world’s interest” for the country to be stable. "We call upon our brothers, friends, and the international community to support the Yemeni people, their state, and their national institutions in confronting the terrorist Houthi militia, which seizes thei…
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Watch: German police detain anti-genocide protesters on Unity Day German police were seen violently detaining several anti-genocide protesters during Unity Day demonstrations, as protesters gathered to condemn Israel’s genocide in Gaza and chanted “Free Palestine”. Footage shows officers forcibly removing and detaining protesters during the demonstration. A woman carrying an Israeli flag was also seen behind police lines. Protesters described her as a provocateur, while police appeared to pro…
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Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter Mary Abu Dawud and her mother Maysaa were among the five Palestinians killed in the al-Asala residential building, after three strikes hit the area at around 1.30am, according to Palestinian authorities and church representatives. "My mother was thrown against the wall by the force of the explosion, and my grandmother was engulfed in flames after the missile hit the house," 14 year-old Fuad told Middle East Eye. "Today, I lost the most precious…
