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UN warns of ‘annihilation’ as Gaza deaths mount

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United Nations experts have demanded action to avert the “annihilation” of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, after rescuers announced Israeli strikes across the territory killed dozens of people.
Int'l Relations

Iran’s Embassy at Vatican congratulates election of new Pope 

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Iran’s Embassy at the Vatican has in a post on X congratulated the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. 
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Iranian president reaffirms historical name of Persian Gulf amid US controversy

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Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the historical name of the Persian Gulf amid renewed controversy following reports that US President Donald Trump may refer to the body of water as the "Arabian Gulf" during an upcoming visit to the Middle East.
Middle East

Saudi civil nuclear talks delinked from Israel recognition under Trump: Reuters

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The United States is no longer demanding Saudi Arabia normalise ties with Israel as a condition for progress on civil nuclear cooperation talks, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East.
Middle East

Documentary uncovers identity of Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist

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Filmmakers behind a new documentary on the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli soldiers say they have uncovered the identity of the soldier who pulled the trigger.
Persian Gulf

Eternal Persian Gulf: Iranian media, public reject reported US name change

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A wave of strong reactions swept through Iranian media and social platforms on Wednesday, following a report by the Associated Press claiming that US President Donald Trump may soon announce a symbolic shift in US policy by referring to the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” or “Arab Gulf” during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
Europe

Russia damaged, destroyed over 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine since start of war: Health Ministry

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Russian soldiers have damaged or destroyed more than 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine's Health Ministry has announced
Europe

Russia’s 72-hour ‘Victory Day’ truce starts

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A 72-hour ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially come into effect, with Russian soldiers halting offensive operations going into Thursday, despite a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks in the hours before the truce.
Persian Gulf

Iranian-American Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari condemns attempt to rename Persian Gulf

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US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, of Iranian descent, has strongly criticized reported efforts to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf, calling such attempts “doomed to fail.”
Middle East

Washington, Tel Aviv discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza: Reuters

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The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary post-war administration of Gaza, according to five people familiar with...
Middle East

Syria’s new president confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

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Syrian’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has stated that his government has engaged in indirect talks with Israel in an attempt to ease escalating tensions between Damascus and Tel Aviv.
Persian Gulf

Iran’s UN mission says “facts won’t change in Oval Office” amid name dispute over Persian Gulf

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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations strongly responded Wednesday to circulating rumors that the US President Donald Trump may attempt to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf.
Persian Gulf

Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ during ME trip

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United States President Donald Trump has stated he will make a decision on how Washington refers to the “Persian Gulf” during an upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Middle East

Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US greenlight: Reuters

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The United States has greenlighted a Qatari initiative to bankroll Syria's public sector, three sources told Reuters, offering a financial lifeline to the new Syrian government as it seeks to rebuild a state shattered by conflict.
Americas

Dozens of pro-Palestinian students arrested at Columbia University

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Police detained dozens of Columbia University students who seized part of the school's main library on Wednesday in one of the biggest pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus since last year's wave of protests against Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.
Americas

Trump says prefers ‘deal with Iran’ that enables military onslaught

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President Donald Trump has stated that he is willing to reach an agreement with Tehran that allows the United States to “blow up” Iran’s nuclear energy facilities.
Middle East

Gaza govt. warns of Israeli plot to create ‘forced isolation camps’ for Palestinians

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The Gaza government has Wednesday of Israeli plans to create camps for Palestinians modeled after the "Nazi ghettos” using the mechanism of aid distribution promoted by Tel Aviv.
Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis say attacks on Israel not in US ceasefire accord in ‘any way’

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A ceasefire agreement between Yemen’s Houthis and the United States does not include any military operations against Israel, the group’s chief negotiator has announced.
Europe

UK continuing to dispatch arms to Israel despite ban: Report

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A wide range of UK-made military goods and arms, including F-35 fighter jet parts, have continued to be sent to Israel even after the British government suspended 30 arms export licences in September, Israeli import data revealed in a report suggested.
Asia

Pakistan decries India’s ‘act of war’

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Pakistan has accused India of committing a “blatant act of war” and promised retaliation after New Delhi launched deadly missile attacks along their contested border in disputed Kashmir in the worst eruption of violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades.
Persian Gulf

Iran denounces reported US plan to rename Persian Gulf as ‘hostile political move’

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned reported plans by US President Donald Trump’s team to use the term “Arabian Gulf” instead of the historically established Persian Gulf, calling the move politically motivated and deeply offensive to Iranians worldwide.
Middle East

Almost half of Gazans willing to leave enclave: Poll

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Almost half of Gazans may be willing to apply to Israel to help them leave to other countries, according to a survey that also showed significant support for anti-Hamas protests.
Views

Legal expert warns: Using ‘Arabian Gulf’ could spark global backlash from Iranians

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Reza Nasri, a prominent international law expert, has warned that any move by US President Donald Trump to officially adopt the term “Arabian Gulf” in reference to the Persian Gulf would provoke a powerful backlash from the global Iranian community.
Middle East

Israeli plan to expand Gaza war means ‘sacrificing’ captives: Hamas

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The Palestinian group Hamas has warned that an Israeli plan to expand its onslaught on the Gaza Strip would mean “sacrificing” its hostages.
Persian Gulf

Trump plans to announce name change for ‘Persian Gulf’: AP

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President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that Washington will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, two US officials told The Associated Press.
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