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Gulf oil exports rebound despite Iranian blockade on Hormuz
Gulf oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded to pre-war levels, as more vessels prove willing to make the transit under US escort.
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Amnesty says Iran must halt plans to flog singer, musicians
Amnesty called on Iran to halt any plans to punish a singer and eight other musicians with dozens of lashes after a livestreamed performance.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia.
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Qatar ’ready’ if 2030 Asian Games moved back: official
Doha Asian Games organisers "are ready" if the continent’s premier sporting event is moved back a year to 2031 in a major shake-up to the calendar.
Politics
Sudan’s ousted president Bashir sent to Khartoum for treatment
Omar al-Bashir’s lawyer has said the ousted president requires further care outside the country, a move that would likely cause discord within Sudan.
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Spanish king to visit Ceuta and Melilla, testing Morocco ties
The Spanish king will visit the two disputed North African enclaves this month, a move that could further strain tense relations between Madrid and Rabat.
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Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers adopted on Thursday a law imposing the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists following this summer’s huge wildfires.
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UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian man in Fairford air base investigation
A dual British-Iranian national has been arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to the suspected plot involving RAF Fairford.
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Senior UN figure says lost job for criticising Israel over Gaza
A senior official at the UN’s agriculture agency said Wednesday he had lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza.
Politics
Israeli court signals it will uphold Abu Shehadeh election ban
Israel’s top court signals it will uphold a ban on Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh, prompting accusations of political exclusion.
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How Israel is weaponising archaeology to annex the West Bank
In-Depth: Across the West Bank, archaeological projects are helping Israel seize land, restrict Palestinian access, and reshape historical memory
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US waives rights conditions for $320M in military aid to Egypt
The US State Department has waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt over its "helpful role" in the Iran war.
Politics
Anti-Zionism is not antisemitism, US rights commission finds
A bipartisan US civil rights report found anti-Zionism is not inherently antisemitic, challenging Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian campus activism.
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Gaza healthcare in catastrophic collapse a year into ceasefire
Medical Aid for Palestinians says Gaza’s health system remains under severe pressure a year after the ceasefire, with 35 of 57 hospitals partially functional.
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Trump threatens bombing escalation, Iran vows forceful response
Trump said in an interview published Thursday that he won’t now accept proposals from Iran that "he wouldn’t have approved a year ago".
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UK Muslims look to Labour’s Burnham devolution to tackle hate
British Muslim groups welcome Labour’s shift on Islamophobia but demand action, with devolution offering hope for marginalised communities.
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Focus on Saada: Yemen’s Houthis amass forces near Saudi border
Houthi mobilisation in Saada raises concerns over possible border escalation with Saudi Arabia amid increased military activity and threats.
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Turkey detains suspect in 2013 attack by Syria border
The twin bombing in the southern Reyhanli district, which killed 53 people, was the deadliest attack in Turkey linked to fallout from Syria’s civil war.