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What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?
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Al Jazeera
center105d ago

What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?

Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression.

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Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

Iranian security personnel harassed, detained French embassy staff in Tehran, FM Barrot says

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that the two staff members were detained and interrogated for several hours without reason, with one agent being physically assaulted in the process.

Iran
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Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations - analysis
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations - analysis

Iran may hint that it is willing to hold talks again and continue to play the “good cop, bad cop” game it has played in the past. The IRGC would act as the bad cop and the government as the good.

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US greenlights Saudi nuclear enrichment without safeguards: Report
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

US greenlights Saudi nuclear enrichment without safeguards: Report

Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 17:36 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman previously said he would acquire a bomb if Iran did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump prepare to depart the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on 19 November 2025 (Brendan Smialowski/AFP) Off The Trump administration has greenlit Saudi Arabia's nuclear enrichment project, but with no safeguards in place to prevent the

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Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests
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The Guardian Europe
left106d ago

Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr SyrskyiUkraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is widely expected to lose his job amid signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bowed to pressure from protesters and will reshuffle the army’s top leadership. Over the past five days, thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside the presidential office in Kyiv, chanting: “Syrskyi out.

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Yemen's Houthis declare blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising Red Sea tensions
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Yemen's Houthis declare blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising Red Sea tensions

Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 17:01 Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil shipments could send energy prices higher and open a new front in the Iran war Fighters supporting the Aden-based internationally recognised Yemeni government gather during a vigil along the Red Sea shore in al-Khokha, in Yemen's western Hodeidah province, calling for a resumption of hostilities with the Houthis, on 20 July 2026 (Khaled Ziad/ AFP) Off Yemen’s Houthis announced a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia

Iran
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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
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BBC US & Canada
center106d ago

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

Islamic Regime instructed universities on how to suppress 2023 staff, student protests - report

The ministry, in a letter addressed to the heads of universities, higher education institutes and research institutes across Iran, demanded that protests be met with a harsh response.

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Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities

The crew members of both vessels were safely located by Oman authorities and transferred to shore, Dynacom said, adding that it was in close contact with all relevant regional authorities.

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Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
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Al Jazeera
center106d ago

Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US

An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.

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Khalil al-Hayya: Who is the political veteran chosen to steer Hamas forward
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Khalil al-Hayya: Who is the political veteran chosen to steer Hamas forward

Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 14:11 The Gaza-born leader takes charge after decades in Hamas’s political, parliamentary and negotiating ranks Khalil Al Hayya, senior leader and top Hamas legislative candidate, smiles during an interview with AFP at his office in Gaza City on 21 April 2021 (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP) Off Hamas has elected Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau, placing one of the movement’s most experienced negotiators at the centre of its leadership d

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DW News
center106d ago

Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine

The strike comes as Ukraine launched more than hundreds of drones at Moscow after a Russian missile barrage on Kyiv, as President Zelenskyy sought to calm growing tensions over Ukraine’s military leadership.

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What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
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Al Jazeera
center106d ago

What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties

Trump has expressed sadness and vowed to hit Iran 'very hard' to honour killed US soldiers.

Iran
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IRGC manufactures espionage fears in Jordan despite low public opinion of Islamic Republic
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

IRGC manufactures espionage fears in Jordan despite low public opinion of Islamic Republic

The IRGC claimed on Monday to have damaged aircraft in attacks on Jordan’s Aqaba Airport, which notably came after Amman denied having evacuated the airport and seaport.

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DW News
center106d ago

Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea

A 90-year-old treaty still shapes the balance of power in the Black Sea. As Ukraine fights on against Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can't enter freely?.

Ukraine–Russia
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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
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BBC Middle East
center106d ago

Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader

The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.

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Iran ready to 'welcome' US ground invasion as tit-for-tat attacks continue
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Middle East Eye
center106d ago

Iran ready to 'welcome' US ground invasion as tit-for-tat attacks continue

Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/20/2026 - 11:34 Blasts reported across Iran as Revolutionary Guards unleash volley of strikes against US allies Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what the US says are strikes on Iran, in this image dated 19 July (US Central Command/Reuters) Off Tehran has said it is ready to "welcome" an American ground invasion, as US Central Command (Centcom) reports its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran after the deaths of American soldiers

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DW News
center106d ago

US ties to Israel rattle rare earth deal in Malaysia

Malaysia's rare earth refinery in Gebeng is essential to a strategic deal between the Pentagon and Australia's Lynas mining corporation. Now, Malaysian activists are using it as leverage to support Palestinians in Gaza.

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Iran used 'white phosphorus incendiary' in drone attack, Kurdish dissident group claims
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right106d ago

Iran used 'white phosphorus incendiary' in drone attack, Kurdish dissident group claims

“Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations, and extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack are believed to have contained white phosphorus. ".

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Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
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Al Jazeera
center106d ago

Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?

Veteran negotiator assumes Palestinian group's overall leadership following a wartime election process.

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