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Iran fires more missiles, drones across Gulf region amid US-Israeli attacks
Gulf countries face continued barrage of Iranian attacks as US, Israel pledge to continue military assault against Iran.
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Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?
Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
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Trump voices support for possible Kurdish offensive in Iran
US president says he'd be 'all for' Kurdish ground assault on Iran amid reports that Washington is egging on rebellion.
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Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict
Authorities say the mosque will be closed to worshippers, visitors of all faiths on Friday amid spread of the conflict.
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US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.
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Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement
Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration's controversial crackdown on immigration.
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Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian vessel after US sunk IRIS Dena
More than 200 crew members evacuated, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, leaving 87 sailors dead.
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Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in latest swap amid stalled peace talks
Exchange comes amid a deadlock in US-brokered negotiations to end the four-year war between the two countries.
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Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America
At inaugural 'Americas Counter Cartel Conference', Trump officials vowed continued military operations against cartels.
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Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading
The bill comes as a user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the US would strike Iran.
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Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium
Strikes target hospitals, schools, and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.
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Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee
More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.
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India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again
Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.
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Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders
Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.
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‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran
Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?
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Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship
Havana's streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.
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Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order
Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.
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Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
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Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says
Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.
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Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas
As conflict engulfs Iran, its diaspora feels anguish, reflecting on memories of home and uncertainty about the future.
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