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Trump orders firing squad for Hasan, 2009 Fort Hood attacker
Hasan conducted the attack in 2009, which killed 12 unarmed active-duty soldiers and a retired serviceman, and wounded 32 others.
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Yemen gov’t forces advance against Houthis, Hormuz deadlocked
Focus falls on Yemen as war expands, with the Yemeni government forces claiming to have recaptured territory recently taken by the Houthis.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim striking Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites
Saudi Arabia faces escalating Houthi attacks as Pakistan and Turkey pledge military support amid a major offensive to retake Houthi-held territory.
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Emirati firm plans mega property development projects in Syria
Syria signs major UAE property deals for Damascus and Latakia, boosting reconstruction, tourism, housing and foreign investment.
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Egyptian journalists allege torture after arrest, NGO says
Six Egyptian journalists detained over their work allege torture and forced confessions, sparking renewed concerns over press freedom in Egypt.
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US approves $1 billion arms sale to UAE
The US approves $1 billion in weapons for the UAE and $400 million in Patriot missile services for Kuwait amid rising regional tensions.
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Lebanon to hold joint drills with Britain
Lebanon and Britain launch a joint military exercise with the US, French and other forces to strengthen defence ties and boost Lebanon’s army readiness.
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US warns foreign financial institutions over business with Iran
US warns foreign banks they could face sanctions for doing business with Iran as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran’s financial sector.
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The Asian Games close in Japan and head to Qatar in 2030
The Asian Games showcased record-breaking athletes, medal-winning nations, and event-management challenges as Japan handed over to Qatar for 2030.
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UK ’threatens to expel Israeli diplomats’ over consulate closure
London is reportedly threatening to expel one Israeli diplomat for every British one forced out of the British Consulate General in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Pregnant women give birth fleeing Yemen war as aid funds run dry
Some 2,300 pregnant women are estimated to require assistance amid new waves of displacement as Yemen’s fighting escalates.
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Israeli lecturer charged over plot to kill hundreds Palestinians
An Israeli university lecturer has been charged over an alleged plot to kill hundreds of Palestinians in coordinated attacks and forcibly expel others.
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Can Yemen’s divided coalition turn the tide against the Houthis?
Analysis: An anti-Houthi coalition is striking back in Yemen, but competing political agendas and fractured command structures could undermine the campaign
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Iran executes two men linked to anti-govt protests
Iran executes two men over the deaths of four police officers during anti-government protests, as rights groups raise concerns over rising executions.
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Sanction Israel to save Palestinian state, officials tell EU
More than 500 former European officials have urged the EU to take immediate action against Israel as it prepares to move forward with the E1 settlement.
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Andrea Bocelli faces Jordan boycott calls over Israel ties
Anti-normalisation campaigners in Jordan are calling for a boycott of Andrea Bocelli’s Petra concert over the Italian tenor’s longstanding ties to Israel.
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Talking points from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
Verstappen wins in Malaysia as Red Bull rise, Hamilton recovers, and Antonelli strengthens his F1 title bid after a rain-hit race.
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Why are banana prices soaring in Algeria?
Banana prices have nearly tripled in Algeria, prompting authorities to step up market inspections as households face mounting pressure from rising food costs.