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US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

US assesses Mojtaba Khamenei more interested in nuclear weapons than predecessor - report

US intelligence agencies assess that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is more interested in acquiring a nuclear weapon than his predecessor, believing the recent conflict intensified Tehran's nuclear ambitions. While Iran has not restarted enrichment, steps have been taken to preserve damaged nuclear assets, including moving centrifuges to underground facilities, potentially allowing for future weapon development.

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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
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BBC Middle East
center100d ago

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

Two Israelis and four Palestinians were killed in the northern West Bank village of Tal following conflicting accounts of an incident involving settlers, Palestinian residents, and Israeli soldiers. The IDF stated Palestinians attacked hikers and a security guard, who was killed and disarmed before soldiers responded, while Palestinian officials claimed settlers initiated the violence before soldiers arrived and also opened fire.

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Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

Bahrain, Kuwait secretly sent fighter jets to strike Iran earlier this month - report

Bahrain and Kuwait secretly dispatched fighter jets to strike Iranian drone and missile storage facilities earlier this month, marking their first direct retaliatory action against Tehran. The airstrikes, supported by UAE intelligence and defensive air cover, were reportedly a response to Iran's continued attacks on the Gulf states.

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Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes

An Omani delegation arrived in Iran late Friday to discuss managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US and Iranian strikes. The talks aim to address control over the vital waterway, through which approximately 20 percent of global oil and gas exports pass, while Iran's IRGC claimed further regional attacks on US bases.

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US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
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The Guardian Middle East
left100d ago

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

The US expanded strikes across Iran, reaching the Caspian Sea, as Donald Trump threatened "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies over Red Sea attacks. Iran retaliated with drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while the Houthis continued their blockade on Saudi-linked trade in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, pushing oil prices up.

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Dvorkovich faces endgame after EU agrees new Russia war sanctions
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bbc.co.uk
center100d ago

Dvorkovich faces endgame after EU agrees new Russia war sanctions

The European Union has sanctioned Arkady Dvorkovich, president of the International Chess Federation (Fide), leading him to voluntarily suspend his duties due to an EU travel ban and asset freeze. The EU cited Dvorkovich's support for Russia's annexation of Crimea and his role in the Russian Chess Federation, potentially reducing Russian influence in international chess.

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How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases
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The Guardian Middle East
left100d ago

How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

Iran has escalated attacks on US bases in the Gulf, reportedly using Chinese satellite imagery for targeting and tactics learned from Russia's Ukraine campaign. A recent attack on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti airbase, protected by a Thaad system, killed three US soldiers, highlighting Iran's evolving missile capabilities and presenting a challenge to US air defenses.

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Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
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The Guardian Middle East
left100d ago

Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

Israel announced plans for an extensive military operation in the West Bank following a deadly confrontation in the village of Tell, near Nablus, where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed. The incident began when armed settlers, supported by the Israeli military, entered the village, leading to a scuffle over a weapon and subsequent gunfire, with settlers also attacking nearby Palestinian towns.

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Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone

A Romanian F-16 fighter jet shot down a suspected Russian drone that breached the country's airspace on Friday, marking the first successful interception of an intruding aircraft since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began. The incident, which occurred over an uninhabited area, adds to concerns that the conflict risks entangling neighboring NATO states, following previous drone incursions and a strike on a populated area in Romania.

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Aoun : My meeting with Trump was fruitful , time has come to end war
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naharnet.com
center100d ago

Aoun : My meeting with Trump was fruitful , time has come to end war

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, stating the meeting was fruitful and that it is time to end the war. Aoun also called on the EU to support the implementation of a framework agreement with Israel, despite ongoing Israeli attacks since October 2023.

Lebanon
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Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage

Gaza residents, including Malak al-Zaanin and Manal Hamad, are struggling with prolonged electricity shortages and displacement, forcing them to cope with food spoilage and the inability to refrigerate essential medicines. The lack of refrigeration exacerbates the endemic food crisis and poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and those with chronic medical conditions.

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Rights groups call for help stopping Israeli 'pogrom' against Palestinians in West Bank
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Rights groups call for help stopping Israeli 'pogrom' against Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli rights groups called for international intervention to stop "pogroms" in the occupied West Bank after armed settlers killed four Palestinians near Nablus on Friday, with a Palestinian retaliating and killing two settlers. The Israeli government ordered the demolition of the Palestinian's home and the military launched an operation in Nablus, while rights groups cited escalating settler violence enabled by the Israeli army.

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Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, following the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. This visit underscores US commitment amid escalating conflict with Iran and ongoing operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

United States
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At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
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aljazeera.com
center100d ago

At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks

Russian missile strikes killed ten people at a Ukrainian defense industry event in Kyiv and five in Sloviansk on Friday, while Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Kirov region killed six at a factory. These reciprocal attacks, including strikes on logistics and e-commerce infrastructure, highlight an escalation in long-range strikes by both sides.

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‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars
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Al Jazeera
center100d ago

‘I lost my home twice’: Sudanese mothers caught between two wars

Sudanese mothers who fled one war now face another, struggling to rebuild their lives after displacement in Lebanon.

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Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right100d ago

Iran repairing missile bases, sites bombed by US, Israel faster than previously anticipated - WSJ

Iran is rebuilding missile bases and military infrastructure damaged by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes faster than anticipated, according to Wall Street Journal reports citing satellite imagery. These repairs, observed at sites near Kangavar, Bandar Anzali, and Dezful, indicate significant industrialization and reconstruction capabilities, allowing Iran to refill stockpiles and resume operations following recent strikes.

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Benjamin Netanyahu orders new checkpoints , settlements after deadly West Bank attack
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jpost.com
right100d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu orders new checkpoints , settlements after deadly West Bank attack

Following a shooting attack that killed two Israelis near Gilad Farm in the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, and expanded counterterrorism operations. These measures include demolishing the attacker's home, reinforcing IDF presence in Palestinian villages, and accelerating settlement expansion.

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Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit
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The Guardian Europe
left100d ago

Maga influencer Laura Loomer reverses course on Ukraine after Kyiv visit

Rightwing influencer Laura Loomer conducted an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking a reversal of her previous stance on the conflict. Loomer, who previously amplified Kremlin narratives, stated that her experience with an air raid prompted a "stunning about-turn" and a call for "moral clarity" regarding Russian aggression.

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Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack
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Middle East Eye
center100d ago

Israeli settlers kill four Palestinians in West Bank attack

Israeli settlers and troops killed four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tel, southwest of Nablus, on Friday, with eyewitnesses claiming settlers opened fire on residents. Israeli media reported a settlement security guard and an army officer were also killed during the confrontation, with the Israeli army stating a Palestinian seized a weapon before being shot dead.

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Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people
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The Guardian Europe
left100d ago

Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people

Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted at least nine Wildberries e-commerce warehouses across Russia in the past seven days, destroying inventory worth billions of dollars and killing at least nine people. These attacks represent a new phase in Ukraine's long-range strike campaign, aiming to disrupt Russian logistics networks and bring the war's realities closer to ordinary citizens and small business owners.

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