World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Israel and Iran pull back from the brink: While risk of immediate all-out war has been averted, the danger for Middle East has far from passed
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Quick Glance: Israel and Iran Step Back
- Iran and Israel pull back after attacks, avoiding direct escalation
- Both Iran and Israel have shown limited responses so far to prevent full-scale war
- Region remains tense, conflict between Israel and Iran remains precarious and unpredictable
- While both sides aim to avoid all-out war, the situation remains volatile and dangerous
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Avoiding escalation in the Middle East: In the wake of Iran's drone attack on Israel, everything possible must be done to avoid a regional conflagration ...
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Iran fires air defense batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan: State media said Iran fired air defense batteries after reporting explosions near ...
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China Plays Long Diplomatic Game in Iran-Israel Feud as Middle East Simmers: Hi, I'm Ben Holland in Hong Kong, where my 15 years of experience covering the ...
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Oil prices jump $3/bbl on unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran: Oil slipped on Friday following an earlier price spike of more than $3 after Iran played ...
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Middle East latest: 'Situation still unfolding' after more than '99% of drones and missiles' fired by Iran on Israel were intercepted, IDF says
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
LIVE: UN Security Council meets on situation in Middle East: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
If the US and UK Have Any Shame, They Will Welcome Palestine as a UN Member State
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
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Middle East updates: US to impose new sanctions against Iran: Washington has said it will announce fresh sanctions on Iran following the attack on Israel at the ...
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Key Western ally Jordan on edge after Iran attack; Israel weighs up retaliation options
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Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
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The West's unconditional support for Israel is triggering a region-wide war: Events over the past week have brought us one step closer to a region-wide war in ...
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Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely ...
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LIVE: UN Security Council meets on Middle East: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Stocks Are Just Beginning to Worry About the Middle East. More Pain Could Come. : Signs that the war could worsen are serious. That makes it plausible that oil ...
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‘No reports on attack from abroad’ after explosions in country’s center: Iran media
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said on ...
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Israel-Iran: Breaking the Mideast Cycle of Revenge in the Aeschylus Trap: Markets and the world need Israel and Iran to break the cycle of vengeance — and so do ...
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Kremlin cagey on Iran missile warning, calls for restraint in Middle East: The Kremlin refused to confirm or deny on Wednesday if Moscow had been forewarned of ...
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'Serious escalation': World reacts to Iran's strikes on Israel amid fears of a widening conflict
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Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears: Oil prices eased in early trade on Wednesday as worries about global demand due to weak ...
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Hamas backs Iran after retaliatory missile, drone attacks on Israel: Hamas affirms ‘natural right’ of countries in the Middle East to defend themselves ‘in the ...
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
As Iran attacks Israel, Biden confronts an escalating Middle East crisis he had hoped to avoid
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Iraqi leader calls for restraint in Middle East during Washington visit: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for restraint in the Middle East on ...
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IMF warns of long-lasting economic impact of Gaza war on Middle East: Fund expects growth in Middle East and north Africa region and Pakistan to be ‘lacklustre’ ...
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How the Israel-Iran conflict could send oil prices higher: Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend has ratcheted up tensions in the oil-rich ...
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Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Israel mulls response to unprecedented Iranian attack as West urges Netanyahu to avert all-out war
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European Gas Options-Buying Jumped During Recent Price Swings: Intense swings in European natural gas prices have prompted traders to pile into options contracts ...
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Iran’s Order of Chaos: How the Islamic Republic Is Remaking the Middle East: The Islamic Republic is remaking the Middle East.
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Allies urge Israel to show restraint after Iranian attack: Israel faced growing pressure from allies on Monday to show restraint and avoid an escalation of ...
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Iran launches massive drone and missile attack on Israel: Iran launches massive drone and missile attack on Israel
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Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel’s Successful Defense: The president told Israel that the interception of nearly all of the Iranian drones and ...
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Allegra Stratton: Monday After Near World War: Today has been oddly workaday after the dramatic escalation in Israel over the weekend, which Bloomberg’s Big Take ...
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G7 leaders to meet over Iran attack on Israel: The G7 will “coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack,” U.S. President Biden said.
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Ringgit easier against US dollar at closing: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit continued its downtrend today to end lower against the greenback due to continued positive ...
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How a Scandalous Glass of Orange Juice Helped To Reshape Tunisian Politics: When President Habib Bourguiba publicly broke the Ramadan fast in 1962 ...
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China FM says Iran can ‘handle the situation,’ spare Middle East more tension: China said it believed Iran could “handle the situation well and spare the region ...
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Germany's Lufthansa suspends flights to and from Tehran amid Middle East Crisis: Germany's Lufthansa on Wednesday said after careful evaluation it decided to ...
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Fears ramp up over Iranian attack on Israel: Americans told to avoid travel within Israel, U.S. troops and warships moved to positions in the Middle East ...
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Oil rebounds as Mideast tensions persist, but set for weekly loss: Oil prices rose on Friday as heightened tensions in the Middle East raised the risk of supply ...
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Threat of Middle East conflict triggers flight to safer assets, IMF warns: Heightened regional tensions add to fears of persistent inflation, says fund’s top ...
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World has woken to new ‘Middle East paradigm’ following Iran-Israel attacks: Experts
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Russia calls for restraint in volatile Middle East: Russia on Thursday called for all countries in the Middle East to show restraint and prevent the region ...
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Tensions soar as Iran seizes Israel-linked container ship: The Middle East was braced for retaliation from Tehran after a suspected Israeli strike hit an Iranian ...
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India Exporter Stocks Fall as Iran Attack Sparks Cost Concerns: Shares of Indian firms that export rice and tea to the Middle East slumped amid concerns that ...
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Gold Jumps to Top $2,400 as Middle East Risks Stoke Haven Demand: Gold surged to a fresh record as simmering Middle East tensions intensified buying momentum.
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Biden cuts weekend trip short amid Iran threats against Israel: US President Joe Biden cut short a weekend trip to Delaware on Saturday to return to Washington ...
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Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry
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