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Yemeni presidency announces offensive to retake Houthi territory
The statement came just hours after the Houthis cut a vital supply route linking the besieged city of Taiz with the government’s interim capital Aden.
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Will Malacca Strait become the next maritime flashpoint?
Will Malacca Strait become the next maritime flashpoint?
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As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection: Opinion by Fareed Taamallah
As olive harvest nears, Palestinian farmers urgently need international protection: Opinion by Fareed Taamallah Every October, the ancient olive groves in my hometown and across the occupied West Bank become dynamic hubs of life and labour. For generations of Palestinians, the olive harvest has been the pulse of our economic survival and a living link to our ancestors. The olive tree, resilient and deep-rooted, is a symbol of who we are and of our connection to this land. As this year's harve…
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Houthis claim attacks on Aramco sites in Saudi Arabia
Houthis claim attacks on Aramco sites in Saudi Arabia The Houthi group has claimed a series of attacks on sites belonging to Saudi energy giant Aramco in Riyadh and the Khurais area in the east of the kingdom. The Houthi military's spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement on X that fighters had targeted the sites with ballistic missiles and drones, and that "both operations successfully achieved their objectives". “The strikes were precise causing large fires at the targeted sites," Saree ad…
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US response to Hormuz proposal currently 'under review' by Tehran
US response to Hormuz proposal currently 'under review' by Tehran Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said a US response to a proposal put forward by Tehran is currently "under review". Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed they had received a response via intermediaries to their proposal for a seven-day plan to reopen the contested Strait of Hormuz, which they presented at UN meetings in New York. He added that "the Islamic Republic of Iran’s final response is pr…
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Angelina Jolie highlights Gaza destruction with Google Earth satellite images
Actor Angelina Jolie, a former longtime UN special envoy, highlighted the scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip, sharing before-and-after satellite images showing extensive damage caused by the Is…
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How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?
Aviation security protocols under scrutiny after co-pilot accused of attempted axe attack aboard Flydubai flight.
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The week in pictures: Disaster averted on Flydubai flight, French school protests and Bangkok floods
From French highschoolers protesting to demand better learning conditions to a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after a flightcrew member's onboard attack and flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE…
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Why is fighting intensifying in Yemen’s Taiz governorate?
Fighting escalates in Taiz governorate as Yemen's government and Houthis battle for control of key strategic locations.
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Israel attempts to frame Gaza reporters it killed as ’militants’
The family members of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel in Gaza have decried Tel Aviv’s latest attempt to recast their slain relatives as militants.
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Kingdom calls for global cooperation on child safety
Kingdom calls for global cooperation on child safety
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What are the five questions being asked regarding the Flydubai attack?
As investigations are conducted, official versions of the incident have come under scrutiny.
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Yemen govt leader announces military operations against Houthis to seize territory
In the last 48 hours, the Houthis have made gains against government and local forces on strategic hilltops near Yemen's Taiz, military sources said
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Yemen's government declares counter-offensive as Houthis cut vital route to besieged city
The leader of Yemen's Saudi-backed government announced the beginning of a major military operation against the Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday aimed at recapturing territory under their control.…
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Saudi institutes advance in global education rankings
Saudi institutes advance in global education rankings
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Yemen’s leader announces military operation to retake Houthi-held territory
Rashad al-Alimi says the campaign aims to restore state authority throughout Yemen.
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Iraq’s PM orders probe after US flag trampled by Iran-backed militias | The National
Militias filmed driving over American and Israeli flags in Baghdad during celebrations to mark withdrawal of American troops
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Israeli media says attempt to assassinate senior Hamas figure likely failed in Gaza
Israeli assessments indicated that an attempt to assassinate senior Hamas figure Ali al-Amoudi in an airstrike on Gaza City likely failed, Israeli Army Radio said Saturday evening, Anadolu reports.…