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Iranian Supreme Leader calls for US, Israel war crimes probe
Tehran: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged wartime actions, urging authorities to pursue cases in domestic and international courts. In…
- Middle East
Trump suggests Syria replace Israel in fight against Hezbollah
Beirut: As the White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, US President Donald Trump has shocked many in the region by pushing an alternative: Let Syria fight the…
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Iran strike damages Bahrain building, Kuwait intercepts missiles
An Iranian missile strike damaged an eight-storey residential building in Bahrain, while Kuwait intercepted two ballistic missiles early on Sunday, June 28, as the conflict entered its 121st day, 11 days after…
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US strikes Iran again as Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait
Dubai: The US military launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday, June 28, at the direction of President Donald Trump, while Tehran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions that…
- Middle East
US may relocate military bases from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia: Report
The United States is considering relocating some military bases or operational functions from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia as part of a review of its military posture in the Middle East following Iranian…
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Pakistan emerged as peacemaker after US-Iran deal: Shehbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistan has emerged as a “peacemaker” in the world after its efforts for peace in West Asia culminated in the signing of an…
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Lebanese President hails Israel deal, Hezbollah opposes
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement signed earlier in the day in Washington marked the beginning of the path toward restoring Lebanon’s full sovereignty, vowing to continue…
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Iran says IRGC retaliated after US strikes on coast
As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 120th day on Saturday, June 27, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces had targeted US military positions in response to…
- Middle East
US, Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral agreement for peace deal
The United States, Israel and Lebanon on Friday, June 26, signed a trilateral framework agreement that lays the groundwork for future peace negotiations, in what Washington described as an important step towards…
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Release Epstein files or explain why not, US judge tells DOJ
A United States federal judge on Thursday, June 25, ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to either release unredacted versions of key documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, or provide…
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US Senator Warner calls Iran conflict a ‘war of choice’
Washington: US Democratic Senator Mark Warner sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, calling it “a war of choice” that has left the United States worse off economically…
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Rubio says US won’t sideline Gulf in Iran negotiations
Manama: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that relations between the United States and its Gulf Arab partners are rock solid, despite fears by some of them that they might…
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US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington: The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving…
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GCC says Iran proxies, missiles key to lasting regional peace
On Thursday, June 25, the 118th day since the US-Israel war on Iran began, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers said lasting regional peace would require addressing Iran’s ballistic missiles, drones and…
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Pakistan says US-Iran talks likely to resume next week
Islamabad: Pakistan has said talks between the US and Iran are expected to resume next week. In a statement issued late on Wednesday, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said “parties are…
