Middle East
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War enters ‘next phase’ as strikes hit Iran, Lebanon
Tehran – Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon on Friday, as Israel escalated a new phase in the Middle East…
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Philippines mulls shorter work week, less air-con to save energy
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos plans to seek emergency authority from Congress to slash taxes on petroleum products. (AFP pic) MANILA:…
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UK to send four extra Typhoon jets to Qatar, says PM Starmer
British prime minister Keir Starmer said his focus is on providing calm, level-headed leadership in the national interest. (EPA Images…
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Bombing of Tehran intensifies as Iran vows retaliation
The U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday with what residents described as even more intensive bombing,…
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Diplomats told to shelter in Riyadh as drone debris injures six in Abu Dhabi
Several explosions echoed over Doha hours after officials began evacuating residents near the US embassy. (AFP pic) RIYADH: Some Western…
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EU, GCC urge Iran to end attacks
BRUSSELS: EU and Gulf ministers called following crisis talks on Thursday for Iran to immediately end “indiscriminate” attacks across the…
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US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s war powers
WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes…
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EU’s Kallas warns anti-drone supplies limited as Mideast, Ukraine wars rage
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is a serious shortage in drone interceptor production. (EPA Images pic) BRUSSELS:…
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Azerbaijan vows to respond after four injured by Iranian drones
Azerbaijan warned on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified response measures after two Iranian drones flew across its border and…
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Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict
Russia on Thursday accused the United States and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East…
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