Middle East

Iran security forces member stabbed, shot dead at protest: Agency
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Iran security forces member stabbed, shot dead at protest: Agency

At least 25 Iranian cities have seen protest gatherings of varying sizes

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse NGOs ban in Gaza
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UN chief calls on Israel to reverse NGOs ban in Gaza

Israel suspended 37 foreign humanitarian organizations from accessing Gaza after they refused to share lists of their Palestinian employees with govt officials

Pakistan reaffirms support for peaceful resolution of Yemen crisis
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Pakistan reaffirms support for peaceful resolution of Yemen crisis

Offers to play 'constructive role' promoting regional unity

Muslim nations including Pakistan express deep concern over Gaza crisis
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Muslim nations including Pakistan express deep concern over Gaza crisis

Foreign Minister from eight Muslim countries urge Israel to allow unrestricted humanitarian operations amid Gaza crisis

Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares
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Trump threatens Iran over protest deaths as unrest flares

Clashes between protesters and security forces mark a significant escalation in the unrest that has spread across the country

Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests
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Fresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protests

Protests began on Sunday in Tehran, where shopkeepers went on strike over high prices

One person killed in Iran protests over economic woes
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One person killed in Iran protests over economic woes

State media says person killed was 21-year-old Amirhossam Khodayari Fard, a member of the paramilitary Basij militia which is regularly deployed to suppress unrest

One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
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One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says

Authorities say an Aleppo suicide attack had suspected Islamic State links

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
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UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

Israel’s ban on utilities to UNRWA facilities drew sharp condemnation from the UN and aid agencies

Pakistan PM calls for unity among Muslim Ummah in call with Saudi crown prince
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Pakistan PM calls for unity among Muslim Ummah in call with Saudi crown prince

Mohammed bin Salman signals intention to visit Pakistan next year, his first since 2019

Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza
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Israel to ban 37 aid groups operating in Gaza

UN rights chief calls the move 'outrageous' as EU warns it will block life-saving assistance to the territory's 2.2 million people.

Israel warns will suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza
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Israel warns will suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza

Tel Aviv warns NGOs in Gaza of license suspensions over transparency and staff background concerns

UAE concludes military presence in Yemen
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UAE concludes military presence in Yemen

Ministry of Defence says decision taken 'in light of recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions'

Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
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Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike

Trump suggests Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs

Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu
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Trump warns Iran of possible strike, urges Hamas to disarm after meeting Netanyahu

US president suggests Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs

Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub
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Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub

Trump will receive Israel’s highest civilian award after Netanyahu cited broad public support

US defends Israel's recognition of Somaliland at UN
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US defends Israel's recognition of Somaliland at UN

Washington accused the Security Council of double standards

Hamas armed wing refuses to surrender arms as Trump to meet Netanyahu
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Hamas armed wing refuses to surrender arms as Trump to meet Netanyahu

More than 400 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have been killed since the October ceasefire began

UAE, Iran foreign ministers discuss Yemen, regional stability in phone call
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UAE, Iran foreign ministers discuss Yemen, regional stability in phone call

UAE and Iran stress shared responsibility for stability in Yemen during a rare high-level diplomatic call

UK's Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' posts
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UK's Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's 'abhorrent' posts

British-Egyptian activist’s past remarks spark calls for citizenship to be revoked days after his return