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Millions in Israeli Defence funding to US universities unreported
The Israeli Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Israeli defence companies have channelled millions of US dollars into research programmes at American universities, with some of the funding not consistently appearing in national…
- Middle East
Pakistan pushes Iran talks to end conflict, reopen Hormuz
Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has held “comprehensive discussions” with the Iranian leadership in Tehran, focusing on measures to prevent further escalation of the West Asia conflict and the…
- Middle East
Four killed in Gaza, including two children, in Israeli strikes
Gaza Strip: Palestinian residents of war-battered Gaza fled homes and businesses as Israeli strikes and tank fire killed at least four people Monday, August 24, including two children, hospital officials said, a…
- Middle East
Gaza children’s kites become target of Israeli military threats
Gaza: Kites flown by children in Gaza have become the latest flashpoint in the conflict, with Israel threatening intensified military action over kites, balloons and drones launched towards its territory. Israeli Prime…
- Middle East
Iran rial hits record low as US prepares fresh sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s currency hit a record low Monday, August 24, as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day” and would add further pressure on an economy…
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Uganda, Burundi discuss deploying troops to Gaza security force
Gaza Strip: Military officials from Uganda and Burundi visited Israel last week to discuss deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international security force envisioned by US President Donald Trump’s Board…
- Middle East
Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions
Damascus: Senior Syrian and Israeli delegations held talks in Jordan on Sunday, August 23, under US mediation, focusing on de-escalation and efforts to revive negotiations toward a security agreement, Syria’s state news…
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Iran warns vessels of restrictions for violating Hormuz rules
Tehran: Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, announced on Sunday, August 23, that vessels violating Iranian protocols for transiting the waterway…
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Israel warns Hamas of strikes over balloons, kites from Gaza
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday, August 23, and warned Hamas of increased targeted strikes if the launch of balloons and…
- Middle East
Pezeshkian defends US-Iran MoU as way out of ‘neither war nor peace’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as the best way for Iran to move beyond what he described as a situation of…
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Israel warns US of possible Turkish radar deployment in Syria
Jerusalem: Israel told the United States that Turkey was preparing to deploy a radar system and air-defense assets at a Syrian airbase, Israel’s state-owned Kan TV News reported. Israeli security officials reportedly…
- Middle East
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz ‘American territory’
On Saturday, August 22, 175 days into the US-Iran war, US President Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory” and warned Iran against acquiring a nuclear weapon, as tensions…
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You’re supporting Gaza genocide: Protester confronts NZ PM Luxon
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was confronted by a pro-Palestine protester during a public meeting in Christchurch on Wednesday, August 19, with the demonstrator accusing his government of supporting Israel amid…
- Middle East
Video: 21 Indian sailors take cover during Iran attack in Hormuz
An old video of an April 22 attack in the Strait of Hormuz has been shared by the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), showing 21 Indian seafarers taking cover inside a…
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Trump says US will soon control key straits linked to Iran
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States is “essentially controlling” strategic waterways linked to Iran and will soon take full control, while insisting Tehran will never be allowed to…
