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Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Germany has reiterated its call for the European Union to deploy a force to southern Lebanon to prevent a security vacuum once the UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated this mission would allow for an Israeli military withdrawal while preventing Hezbollah's return, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities and a US-brokered peace process.

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Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right112d ago

Iran's IRGC claims it targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed on Friday to have attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria, stating it was retaliation for Iranian soldiers killed in Iranshahr. Reuters could not independently verify the claim, and the US military stated in February that it had completed a withdrawal from the al-Tanf base.

Iran
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Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify

Iran launched drone and missile strikes overnight against Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, and Syria, targeting US facilities amid escalating US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The IRGC claimed to have destroyed US radar and missile defense assets in Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, while Qatar reported a child injured by shrapnel and elevated its security threat level.

Iran
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US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries: What’s the latest?

For the sixth consecutive night, the United States conducted major attacks across southern Iran, striking six bridges, a railway station, and power lines in Hormozgan province, resulting in at least eight fatalities and several injuries according to Iranian media. In retaliation, Iran launched missiles and drones targeting US bases and facilities in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria, with Iran claiming 38 killed and over 400 injured in total US attacks since June 22.

Iran
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CENTCOM 'holding Iran accountable,' completes sixth night of strikes against military targets
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right112d ago

CENTCOM 'holding Iran accountable,' completes sixth night of strikes against military targets

US Central Command announced the completion of its sixth consecutive night of precision strikes against dozens of Iranian military targets, including surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities, using fighter jets, drones, and warships. The strikes, which Iran's Mehr news agency reported hit five bridges and caused explosions in Chabahar, are intended to degrade Iranian military capabilities and hold Tehran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping.

Iran
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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
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BBC Asia
center112d ago

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingya asylum seekers departed Myanmar's Rakhine state on June 29 and have not been heard from since, with authorities recovering only a few bodies. Chris Lewa of the Arakan Project believes both boats likely capsized due to monsoon conditions and unseaworthy vessels, leaving no survivors among those fleeing dire conditions and conflict.

Myanmar
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Sirens sound across Bahrain, Kuwait as Iran threatens 'heavy costs' following US strikes
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right112d ago

Sirens sound across Bahrain, Kuwait as Iran threatens 'heavy costs' following US strikes

Sirens sounded across Bahrain and Kuwait early Friday as Iran's army launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military infrastructure, including helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft at Bahrain's Shakir Airbase, according to Tasnim News Agency. Kuwait's air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, while Iran warned of heavy costs for any US counterattacks as the conflict enters its sixth day.

Iran
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IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warned on Thursday that global energy security is under serious threat due to escalating US-Iran tensions and continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The situation has worsened following consecutive nights of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US allies, jeopardizing a recent memorandum of understanding.

Iran
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Iran judiciary denies Trump statement that American prisoner was freed
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right112d ago

Iran judiciary denies Trump statement that American prisoner was freed

Iran's judiciary denied reports of any American prisoner release or exchange, contradicting a statement by former US President Donald Trump. The judiciary stated that no convicted American prisoner, spy, or other detainee matching Trump's description had been freed from Iranian prisons.

Iran
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White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
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BBC Latin America
center111d ago

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The White House defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they displayed a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands during their World Cup victory celebration. This statement could escalate the dispute, with the UK government urging FIFA to investigate the incident which violates rules against political statements in sports.

United States
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Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?
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Al Jazeera
center111d ago

Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?

Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.

Iran
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Knesset dissolves : How will Israel vote in October general election ? | Politics News
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aljazeera.com
center112d ago

Knesset dissolves : How will Israel vote in October general election ? | Politics News

Israel's Knesset will dissolve on Friday before national elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, marking the first time the parliament has completed a full term since 1988. Opinion polls suggest former Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party is poised to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, though coalition-building will be central to forming the next government.

Lebanon
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Moroccan whistleblower reveals how Rabat used Israel's Pegasus spyware for surveillance
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Moroccan whistleblower reveals how Rabat used Israel's Pegasus spyware for surveillance

A Moroccan intelligence insider revealed that Rabat utilized Israeli-manufactured Pegasus spyware for surveillance of journalists, human rights defenders, and foreign officials, including Spanish ministers. The whistleblower's account, corroborated by leaked data, details Pegasus's introduction in 2017 and its use as a last resort after exhausting other surveillance methods.

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Palestine Action defendant ‘missed the last year’ of his mother’s life while behind bars
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Palestine Action defendant ‘missed the last year’ of his mother’s life while behind bars

William Plastow, a defendant in the Palestine Action raid on an Elbit Systems factory, told a court he missed the last year of his mother's life while held on remand. Plastow was acquitted of violent disorder but still faces criminal damage charges related to the August 2024 incident.

Israel–Palestine
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The Israeli Medical Association defended Israel over the Gaza genocide - it must be sanctioned
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

The Israeli Medical Association defended Israel over the Gaza genocide - it must be sanctioned

The Israeli Medical Association (IMA) has actively defended Israel's actions in Gaza, challenging international calls for accountability and condemning efforts to sanction the organization. The IMA has positioned itself as a defender of state policies towards Palestinians, including complicity in prisoner torture and alignment with the Gaza siege, which has intensified since October 7.

Israel–Palestine
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Israeli Trump ally backs Argentina over Falklands after England’s World Cup defeat
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Israeli Trump ally backs Argentina over Falklands after England’s World Cup defeat

Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Fri, 07/17/2026 - 11:09 Argentinian President Javier Milei endorsed the call by Marc Zell, who leads the Republican party's Israel chapter Argentina's midfielder Giovani Lo Celso adjusts a banner reading 'The Malvinas (Falkland Islands) belong to Argentina' after the semi-final match against England in Atlanta on 15 July (JAFP/ewel Samad) Off An Israeli-American Republican figure has urged US President Donald Trump to reconsider Washington’s position on the Falkland

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Towards Palestinian Liberation: How resistance travels across borders
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Towards Palestinian Liberation: How resistance travels across borders

Submitted by Hossam el-Hamalawy on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:46 A new collection of essays places the struggle against Israel in a global context A protest against Israel's genocide in Gaza, in Los Angeles on 25 October 2023 (AFP) Off Written amid genocide, regional war and the collapse of a credible claim that the Western-led international order protects human life, Towards Palestinian Liberation challenges the paralysis that such devastation produces. Edited by Abi Bae and Hamza Hamouchene, the col

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Israeli parliament passes law enshrining gender segregation in universities
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Israeli parliament passes law enshrining gender segregation in universities

Israel's Knesset approved a law on Thursday allowing gender segregation in master's and doctoral programs at universities, codifying a 2021 ruling for bachelor's degrees. Supporters claim the legislation expands educational opportunities and freedom of choice for religious women, while opponents condemned it as discriminatory and a step towards an 'Ayatollah state'.

Israel–Palestine
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Why Europe should stop lecturing China on human rights
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Why Europe should stop lecturing China on human rights

Submitted by Marco Carnelos on Wed, 07/15/2026 - 20:31 As EU leaders lash out at Beijing over new legislation on ethnic unity, the hypocrisy and double standards could not be more glaring Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at the opening ceremony for the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China on 17 July, 2026 (Reuters) On Five years ago, Middle East Eye published a column noting that it would be unwise, to say the least, for the United States to engage Iran, Russia and China at the

Iran
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Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on Gaza
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on Gaza

Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc joined the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza, drawing national attention in Vietnam where public protest is controlled. Her vessel was intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters west of Cyprus, leading to her detention and a subsequent social media campaign in Vietnam demanding her release.

Israel–Palestine
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