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Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection
Israeli settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Sunday under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, Wafa news reported.
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Yemen's Houthis warn against using Saudi airports as Riyadh closure extended
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday renewed their warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi Arabian airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom "bore responsibility for failed interceptions", after their attack on Riyadh's international airport…
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Former US official says Israeli demands made Gaza deal 'impossible for another six months'
The former national security adviser to Kamala Harris says nearly 9,000 Palestinians were killed during the delay
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Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’
Former Biden adviser says Netanyahu made 2024 Gaza deal ‘impossible’ Phil Gordon, national security adviser to former US vice president Kamala Harris, has seconded allegations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a hostage-ceasefire deal in 2024. Writing on X on Saturday, Gordon said Netanyahu added “so many of his own conditions” that the deal became “impossible for another six months”. He said nearly 9,000 more Palestinians were killed in that period, and more Israeli host…
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Indian crew of vessel involved in ‘incident’ off Ras al-Khaimah rescued
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US using spectre of 'imaginary enemy' to frighten its people, Iran's Baqaei says
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has said that the United States is using the spectre of an “imaginary enemy” to frighten Americans.
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Kuwait's Jazeera Airways says Riyadh flights affected by temporary suspension
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Six Palestinians injured in Gaza as Israeli forces block access to West Bank village
At least six people have been injured by Israeli gunfire in Khan Younis, according to the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.
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Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks
Riyadh schools switch to remote learning after airport attacks Schools in Riyadh will move to remote learning for a week, according to an email sent Sunday to parents citing an order from the education ministry, following the deadly attacks on the capital's airport. "Following instructions from the Ministry of Education, all schools in Riyadh will switch to distance learning for the entire week," read an email sent to parents seen by AFP, marking the second time in less than a month that such…
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Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse
Hind Rajab Foundation seeks probe into Sde Teiman detainee abuse The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has asked the International Criminal Court prosecutor to investigate Israeli health and defence officials, the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) and medical staff over the alleged death, torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees at the Sde Teiman detention facility since 7 October 2023. In its Article 15 communication, HRF said the conduct of the accused amounts to war crimes, crimes agai…
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Pakistan reaffirms 'commitment' to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty after airport attack
Pakistan reaffirms 'commitment' to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty after airport attack Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said his country reaffirms “commitment to Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security", while condemning the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as “heinous". “Attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure are completely unacceptable and constitute a serious threat to regional peace and stability,” he said. Pakistan, Saud…
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UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport
UN chief 'strongly' condemns 'Houthi attacks' on Riyadh airport United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres has "strongly" condemned Saturday's "lethal attacks by the Houthis" on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which killed 12 people injured hundreds of civilians. In a post on X, Guterres said: "Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately."
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GCC condemns strikes on Riyadh airport as 'treacherous terrorist attacks'
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has condemned the attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as “treacherous terrorist attacks”.
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Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says
Tehran measure to stabilise goods prices set for nationwide rollout, mayor says Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani has said that a municipal initiative to stabilise goods prices and offset the impact of US sanctions will be extended nationwide. Zakani wrote on X that despite Trump and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s "economic war on Iranians", Tehran Municipality launched the “Zero-Inflation Initiative” to freeze essential goods prices for six months. "This economic shield is set to expand nat…
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Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July
Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July US Central Command (Centcom) has said it has redirected 135 commercial vessels and disabled four since the resumption of the US naval blockade against Iran on 14 July. “US forces have destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ multibillion-dollar shadow network over the same period,” Centcom said on X. All mariners are advised to heed blockade warnings from CENTCOM forces. Crews should also continue to m…
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UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages
UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO said in a report on Sunday that the outbound tanker was hit on the port side and its crew is safe. It also received a report from several masters in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, that they have been directed via VHF broadcast to move from their anchor…