Middle East
Middle East news covers regional politics, diplomacy, conflicts, economic developments, and social issues across Middle Eastern countries. This section delivers factual and timely international reporting.
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Iran accuses UAE of participating in military aggression during West Asia conflict
Referring to recent developments in West Asia, he said: "The entire world witnessed that the United States and the Zionist…
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Hormuz concerns cloud Trump’s Iran deal
Concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz emerged as one of the most contentious issues surrounding President Donald…
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Iran halts participation in Switzerland talks after US threats
Qatar and Pakistan tried to keep the talks going. However, Iran said it would not participate in the meeting. The…
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2 S. Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal
Two South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz following last week's ceasefire agreement between the United States and…
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54 injured, 18 missing after explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility
State energy giant Qatar Energy confirmed the incident, saying operations were underway to restart parts of the export terminal when…
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Cites MoU Violations by US and Israel
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, citing alleged violations of the June 18 MoU by…
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US must press Pakistan for accountability over civilian deaths in Afghanistan
Washington should press Islamabad to provide evidence supporting its claims of strikes on militant hideouts, back an independent investigation into…
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Israeli airstrike hits Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect
He added that Lebanon was facing "the most dangerous stage" and an "American-Israeli project" targeting the future of the country,…
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard warns off Chinese research vessel from its restricted waters
Taiwan's Coast Guard has warned off a Chinese oceanographic research vessel, the Xiang Yang Hong 22, from its restricted waters,…
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Afghanistan claims airstrikes on ISIS sites in Pakistan
Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence on Friday claimed that that it conducted airstrikes against alleged ISIS-linked targets in Pakistan, local media…
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Iran’s FM says talks with US on final agreement to begin Friday
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will…
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UN Secretary-General condemns Israel’s strikes on Beirut
The strikes took place despite the ceasefire and at a time when the United States and Iran are expected to…
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Funeral for Iran’s late supreme leader to begin on July 4 in Tehran
Farewell ceremonies will be held at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla prayer hall in Tehran on July 4-5, followed by funeral processions…
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India organises blood donation camp in Kuwait
A large number of Indian nationals enthusiastically participated in the session, practising the Common Yoga Protocol and reflecting the spirit…
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‘Attack report fake’: MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker ‘Liaki Freedom’ sailing off Oman
The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of…
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Iran condemns US attack on commercial vessels that killed three Indian sailors
"The brutal US attacks on Indian commercial vessels, which have killed at least three Indian nationals, stand as clear evidence…
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UN experts raise alarm over force against Afghan protesters after two killed
UN experts expressed grave concern over reports of excessive use of force against demonstrators protesting restrictive dress code measures imposed…
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Iran targets US defence facilities, announces closing Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian army said it launched drone attacks against the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain on Thursday morning, adding that…
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Kuwait reopens airspace after temporary closure amid regional tensions
Kuwait reopened its airspace and resumed normal flight operations on Thursday after lifting precautionary restrictions imposed earlier amid heightened regional…
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Medical evacuation from Gaza ready as Rafah crossing reopens: UN office
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian border reopened for…
