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Trump says US 'armada' heading toward Iran
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Trump says US 'armada' heading toward Iran

US officials say the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers will arrive in the Middle East in the coming days

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire
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Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Younis, say the leaflets were dropped on Monday on families living in tent encampments in the Al-Reqeb neighborhood

Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats
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Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats

In a heated exchange of threats, Iran and the United States both threatened broadscale wars if the leaders of either country are assassinated

The impact of Trump's foreign aid cuts, one year on
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The impact of Trump's foreign aid cuts, one year on

Studies warn Trump’s rollback of US foreign aid could lead to millions of deaths by 2030

Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance
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Syria's leader agrees truce with Kurds after govt troops advance

A new agreement will integrate Kurdish forces into the state, marking a major shift after years of de facto autonomy

Pakistan deputy PM speaks with Iranian foreign minister amid regional tensions
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Pakistan deputy PM speaks with Iranian foreign minister amid regional tensions

Pakistan renewed calls for restraint while monitoring unrest and regional fallout from Iran

EU advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
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EU advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace

European regulator cites misidentification risk as airlines urged to avoid Iran airspace

Syrian president declares Kurdish a national language
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Syrian president declares Kurdish a national language

The decree marks the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria gained independence in 1946

Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown
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Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown

Iran demonstrations fade under internet blackout as rights groups report thousands killed

Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official
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Threats to Iran spike 'volatility': UN official

UN officials warned Trump-era military threats could escalate tensions amid Iran’s recent protests

Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
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Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza

Trump said he will lead a Gaza board of peace as ceasefire efforts move into a second phase

Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute
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Iran reopens airspace after temporary closure forced flights to reroute

A brief Iranian airspace shutdown disrupted global carriers

Trump announces tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
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Trump announces tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

Iran’s main trading partners are China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq

Trump says Iran 'wants to negotiate' after reports of hundreds killed in protests
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Trump says Iran 'wants to negotiate' after reports of hundreds killed in protests

More than 2,600 protesters have been arrested, Norway-based NGO 'IHR' estimates

Israeli strikes kill one in south Lebanon: health ministry
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Israeli strikes kill one in south Lebanon: health ministry

Israel says it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon days after Beirut announced disarmament steps

Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran​
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Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran​

Trump signals possible Starlink role after Iran cuts internet during days of anti-government protests

Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
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Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

Tensions rise as Israel watches Iran protests and US hints at possible action

Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at OIC meeting
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Pakistan condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland at OIC meeting

Foreign minister says undermining Somalia’s unity could reverse progress and threaten regional security

Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists
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Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists

Iran’s biggest protests in years spread nationwide despite a harsh crackdown

​US announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria
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​US announces 'large-scale' strikes against IS in Syria

There was no immediate comment from Syrian authorities on the latest operation