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When the earth moves: six major earthquakes of 2026

Colombia, Venezuela, Mindanao: Thousands have died in powerful earthquakes this year. Six such events show that the magnitude of the quake is not the only factor determining the scale of the disaster.

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Al Jazeera

center78d ago

Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

Russia's economy faces increasing strain from the ongoing Ukraine war, evidenced by slowing growth and a widening budget deficit, despite benefiting from higher oil revenues due to Middle East conflict. However, Moscow retains substantial reserves, though US Senate-backed tariffs on Russian energy buyers aim to curtail this revenue stream.

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BBC US & Canada

center78d ago

Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?

The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

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The Intercept

left79d ago

Israel Justified Its Wars by Calling Enemies “Crazy.” Now, the Warning Signs All Apply to Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu shocked the world with violence in Gaza — then took an unhinged Israel to the mainstream.

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The Guardian Asia

left79d ago

South Korean airport becomes busiest in world for global traffic amid Iran war

South Korea's Incheon Airport became the world's busiest for international passengers in the first half of 2026, handling 38.39 million travelers. This surge is partly attributed to Middle East travel disruptions caused by the Iran war, diverting traffic from regional hubs to alternative routes through East Asia.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Why the position of Palestinian health workers in Israel has grown increasingly precarious

Palestinian healthcare workers in Israel face increased precariousness following allegations of mistreating Israeli soldiers at Rambam Hospital, amplified by far-right politicians demanding Arabic be banned in workplaces. This controversy highlights institutional racism within Israel's healthcare system, which relies heavily on Palestinian citizens yet increasingly treats them as security threats, subjecting their language and identity to surveillance and control.

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center79d ago

US: Karoline Leavitt to step down as Trump's spokesperson

Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House Press Secretary at the end of August, Donald Trump announced Tuesday, citing her desire to spend more time with her children. Leavitt, the youngest-ever to hold the position, has been a prominent defender of Trump's policies and ideology during her tenure.

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Al Jazeera

center79d ago

Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles

Palestinian women in Gaza are opting for quicker, rights-sacrificing divorces due to severe legal system delays caused by the ongoing war. Sohair al-Bordani, for example, relinquished her dowry and financial support to escape prolonged court battles for a court-ordered divorce. Despite efforts to maintain services, Gaza's religious courts operate with limited resources, forcing many women to abandon their legal claims for immediate separation.

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center79d ago

Iran has shaken Trump's support - is his loyal base sticking with him?

Munitions for the war are made in Kingsport, Tennessee, where some of the president's most loyal supporters are wrestling with higher prices.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Israeli forces detain three people in West Bank

Israeli forces detained three Palestinians from Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, on Wednesday, including two who were tending farmland near the Karmei Tzur settlement, according to the Wafa news agency. The three men, aged 37, 19 and 18, were detained in Khallet al-Kataleh, south of Beit Ummar, the report said.

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Al Jazeera

center79d ago

Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza

An Israeli air strike killed Mohanad Saada and wounded five others in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Wednesday, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks, while civil defence reported a resumption of aerial bombardment after a week-long lull.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts to agree on a permanent end to the war in the Gulf, according to a senior Iranian source, who said there had been no progress in talks to revive the interim deal agreed in June and define a timeframe to implement it. The comments came as US President Donald Trump issued yet another broadside against Iran's leaders, following new attacks on shipping in the region on Tuesday.

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center79d ago

UK, Italy among states considered to verify Hezbollah disarmament, sources say

Israel and Lebanon have agreed on Britain, Italy, Switzerland, and Indonesia as potential contributors to a proposed mechanism that could see foreign troops deployed to Lebanon to verify Hezbollah's disarmament, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The shortlist emerged from US-mediated talks in Rome last week, the latest round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a June agreement that ties Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

New oral history project eulogises slain Palestinian journalists via friends' voice notes

A new oral history project called The Living Record has launched, featuring voice notes from colleagues to commemorate Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. The project, initiated by Writers Against The War On Gaza, aims to counter mainstream media narratives by sharing personal stories of over 50 slain journalists, with more to be added.

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The Guardian Asia

left79d ago

Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence

Myanmar's former ambassador to the UK, Kyaw Zwar Minn, went on trial in London on Wednesday for trespassing at a diplomatic residence he has occupied since being locked out of the embassy in 2021. Prosecutors argue his refusal to vacate the premises after being removed from his post constitutes trespass, while his defense contends the junta lacks the authority to remove him.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right79d ago

'I think we will keep it': Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump stated on Wednesday that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the US Navy has mine-swept the entire waterway. This assertion comes amid a significant drop in shipping traffic through the strategic oil passage, with Trump emphasizing economic pressure over military action against Iran.

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Middle East Eye

center79d ago

Lebanon condemns 'systematic' Israeli destruction in south

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday condemned Israel's "systematic destruction" in the country's south as a violation of international law, as Israel's defence minister said its military was "destroying all the houses" there. Salam said Israeli "attacks, incursions, demolitions and the systematic destruction of homes", infrastructure, government buildings and places of worship "represent a serious violation of the principles and rules of international law and international humanitar

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center79d ago

Iran war leaves Iraq running out of money

Since February 2026, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following Israeli and US strikes, has reduced Iraq's oil exports by up to 97%, severely impacting government revenue. This revenue shortfall has led to delayed salaries for Iraqi public sector employees, who constitute the majority of the workforce, causing widespread anxiety and small-scale protests.

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center79d ago

Due to the Iran war, Iraq is running out of money

Since late February, Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following Israeli and US bombings, has reduced Iraq's oil exports by up to 97%, severely impacting government revenue. This has led to delayed salaries for Iraqi public sector employees, causing anxiety and small demonstrations, with economists warning the entire Iraqi economy is now hostage to oil revenues.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

right79d ago

Who are Tehran’s newly appointed military, IRGC chiefs? - explainer

On Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six new military and IRGC leaders, including Ali Abdollahi as chief of staff of the Armed Forces and Ahmad Vahidi as head of the IRGC. These appointments fill vacancies left by commanders killed in recent strikes and consolidate influence within Khamenei's inner circle, impacting Iran's military and negotiating strategies.

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