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Projectile hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant
A projectile struck near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant’s perimeter fence in southwest Iran on Saturday, killing one person, Iran’s semi-official…
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Truce hopes fade as Iran conflict intensifies
Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded on Thursday after US President Donald Trump vowed more…
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Trump’s anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis
The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges – ranging from the war in Ukraine to multiple bouts…
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Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the…
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Iran claims it shot down second US F-35 fighter jet
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed on Friday that it shot down a US F-35 fighter jet in central…
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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
The UN Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of…
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UAE calls on UN to approve measures, including use of force, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on the UN to authorise measures, including the use of force, to reopen the…
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Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and…
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Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war
US President Donald Trump said in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the US military had nearly accomplished its…
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ICC moves ahead with disciplinary proceedings against chief prosecutor Karim Khan
ICC member states have voted to pursue disciplinary proceedings against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after receiving reports regarding sexual assault…
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