Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry ca…

British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest…

Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.…

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
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Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in internati…

Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
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Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims

There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Dam…

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say
BBC Middle East 2 days ago
Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
BBC Middle East 2 days ago
Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say

In the two months since the deadly strike, the Pentagon has said only that the incident is under inv…

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US
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America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the Ki…

Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal
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Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal

It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia
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Ukraine accuses Israel of receiving shipments of grain 'stolen' by Russia

Israel's foreign minister says it has received no evidence to support the claim that a vessel carryi…

Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterw…