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Defense Minster Israel Katz confirms IDF Central Command Chief not dismissed

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth remains IDF Central Command Chief, refuting dismissal rumors during a meeting with West Bank local authorities in Tel Aviv. The meeting focused on combating Palestinian terrorism and strengthening Israeli communities, with leaders praising Katz's policies, including the recognition of new settlements and farms.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?

Israel says it has doubts about the Palestinian group laying down its weapons.

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BBC Middle East

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Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume

US President Donald Trump stated new talks with Iran would begin Monday, claiming Iran and regional allies asked him to hold off on planned strikes. Iran's Mehr news agency denied these claims, stating Trump's remarks were a lie, while Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed ongoing negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Guardian Middle East

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Fresh US-Iran talks are ‘last chance’ for Tehran to avoid war escalating, Trump says

Donald Trump stated on Monday that new US-Iran talks are the "last chance" for Tehran to avoid escalating strikes, with negotiations expected to begin soon to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address nuclear concerns. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson denied these claims, stating that no negotiations with the US are currently underway, though discussions with Oman regarding shipping routes are ongoing.

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Middle East Eye

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Israel pitched advanced drones to UAE, leaked emails reveal: Report

Leaked emails reveal Israel's Elbit Systems pitched advanced Hermes 900 drones and SkyEye sensors to the UAE in 2021-2023, with an initial sale valued at $154 million, following a Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi. The correspondence, verified by Haaretz and Drop Site News, indicates the UAE sought an "urgent" sale to enhance border surveillance, though it remains unclear if the drones were delivered.

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aljazeera.com

center89d ago

Trump blasts duplicitou Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US | US - Israel war on Iran News

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran it has one last chance to agree to a deal, stating the U.S. maintains "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing naval blockade. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that while pursuing diplomatic tracks with Oman and other regional states to de-escalate tensions, direct negotiations with the U.S. are not currently underway.

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The Guardian Middle East

left89d ago

Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime

President Trump claimed new negotiations with Iran were imminent and that a deal was agreed upon for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization. However, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson denied any peace negotiations were taking place, stating only that talks with Oman were ongoing to secure passage through the strait.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

Trump says ongoing talks are Iran’s ‘last chance’

U.S. President Donald Trump stated Iran is "unbelievably duplicitous" for denying talks after requesting them, warning of a "Wall of Steel" blockade in the Strait of Hormuz until a deal or "Total Surrender" is achieved. Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed diplomatic tracks with Oman and other nations to de-escalate tensions, denying direct negotiations with the U.S. amid the ongoing naval blockade.

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bbc.co.uk

center89d ago

Russian anti - war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled the country

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin announced he has fled Russia and is currently in Paris, France, after being declared a "foreign agent" last month. Nadezhdin, who attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the last presidential election, stated he needs time to determine his next steps following his departure from Russia.

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BBC Middle East

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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say

Analysts state the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is the worst since the Iran war began, citing attacks on the Red Sea route and reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The combined risks to key shipping lanes are escalating, impacting global oil flows and freedom of navigation, with traffic levels significantly below pre-war levels.

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The Guardian Europe

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Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent

Prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin fled to Paris, stating he is "alive and free" but not currently in Russia. This departure follows his brief detention, designation as a "foreign agent," and disqualification from upcoming parliamentary elections amid a broader crackdown on dissent.

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Al Jazeera

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Tigray refugees flee into Sudan after deadly violence on Ethiopia border

Hundreds of Tigrayans, including wounded fighters, fled into Sudan following weekend clashes between the Ethiopian federal army and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels in Shererina, northern Ethiopia. The fighting, which involved heavy artillery and drones, has subsided but raises fears of renewed conflict and has prompted concern from the UNHCR regarding border tensions.

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Al Jazeera

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At least 17 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade heavy attacks

At least 17 people were killed in cross-border attacks as Ukraine targeted Russia's Krasnodar region and occupied Crimea, while Russia struck a gas station in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. Russian forces also claimed to have captured two settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv region amid ongoing exchanges of fire.

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BBC Asia

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Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a delegation from the International Federation of the Red Cross, marking her first confirmed outside contact in two and a half years. Photographs released by the military government show Suu Kyi appearing healthy, addressing concerns about her well-being since her detention following the 2021 coup.

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Al Jazeera

center89d ago

Hilltop Youth: A group intent on taking over the West Bank by violence

The radical religious Zionist group "Hilltop Youth" has intensified its violent seizure of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank, with settler attacks including vandalism, arson, and assaults reaching record levels. The group, which has established 200 new illegal outposts in the past three years, operates with impunity and enjoys increasing support from elements within the Israeli government.

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Jerusalem Post — Iran News

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CENTCOM seeks ‘creative, unconventional’ ways to punish Iran - report

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has solicited "creative and unconventional" ideas from military analysts to pressure Iran amid reassessed strategy, according to a CNN report. This development follows President Trump's threats of renewed strikes and precedes anticipated talks on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

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The Guardian Africa

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The right’s exploitation of the Ceuta migrant ‘crisis’ almost guarantees that it will happen again | Ruben Andersson

The EU’s panic and the lack of solidarity emboldens smugglers and the far right – and makes Spain even more vulnerableFor the European hard right and the White House, it seemed almost too good to be true: left-liberal Spain punished with a migration crisis of its own making. The histrionics came right on cue.

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Middle East Eye

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Israel: Court blocks prison crocodile plan for Palestinians out of concern for the reptiles

An Israeli court issued a temporary injunction blocking National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's plan to place crocodiles in moats around Ketziot Prison, citing concerns for animal welfare. The Jerusalem District Court's ruling, prompted by an animal rights group's petition, halts the transfer of Nile crocodiles pending further investigation into potential harm to the animals and prison staff.

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Middle East Eye

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How loyalty between Iran and Kuwait gave way to mistrust

Submitted by Amara Sophia Elahi on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 09:55 From hosting Kuwaiti refugees during the Gulf War to exchanging accusations over US military bases, the relationship has undergone repeated shifts US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City, 24 June 2026 (Eric Lee/Pool/AFP) Off When Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, accused Kuwait of being “part of the fire of the wicked

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BBC Africa

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Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war

Hundreds of Ethiopians fled into Sudan following intense fighting between Tigray regional forces and the Ethiopian army in Shererina, western Tigray, over the weekend. The clashes, which involved heavy artillery and drones, have raised fears of a return to civil war as the 2022 peace deal remains incompletely implemented and the region's administrative status is contested.

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