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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US slaps new sanctions on Yemen's Houthis as regional tensions spike

The United States sanctioned 32 individuals, entities and four vessels to disrupt Houthi funding, smuggling and attacks amid escalating regional tensions.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Israel defiant after international outrage at Qatar airstrike targeting Hamas

Israel carried out strikes on a Hamas leadership meeting in Qatar, issued threats of accountability, faced international condemnation, and conducted additional strikes including in Yemen.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Egypt, Sudan worry about water as Ethiopia's mega dam opens DW 09/08/2025

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), 14 years in the making, will be officially inaugurated this week. At 1,800 meters (nearly 6,000 feet) wide, 175 meters high and capable of holding back up to 74 billion cubic meters of water in a reservoir covering an area larger than the city of London, the massive structure is the largest dam in Africa.
Environment
#israel
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Condemnations of Israel Are Half-Hearted

Countries surrounding Iran unanimously condemned Israel's attacks, reflecting complex regional dynamics and individual motives amidst political statements.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Overnight Israeli raid in southern Syria village kills one person

Israel's military operation in Syria was aimed at Hamas members but resulted in civilian casualties, raising sovereignty concerns for Syria.
#iran
US news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Israel unleashes intense air strikes in Tehran as conflict kills at least 585 people in Iran so far; Donald Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

Israeli air strikes in Iran have resulted in significant civilian casualties and injuries amidst rising regional tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What if the strikes hit us on the highway?': Thousands flee Tehran amid bombardment

The fear of not knowing created a lot of anxiety, said Mina, a 24-year-old finance professional in Tehran.
World news
#india
UK news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory

India's missile strikes on Pakistan escalated regional tensions and caused civilian casualties, targeting militant groups linked to prior terrorist attacks.
UK news
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Video. Missile strikes by India kill 19 in Pakistan-controlled territory

India's missile strikes on Pakistan escalated regional tensions and caused civilian casualties, targeting militant groups linked to prior terrorist attacks.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

China is using Pakistan to test its military tech - and that should worry the West

China observes Pakistan-India military clashes to assess its weaponry's performance.
The India-Pakistan conflicts allow China to refine military technology without direct conflict.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Airlines scramble to reroute flights over Asia after tensions between India and Pakistan boiled over

Air travel across South and Central Asia has been thrown into disarray as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into open conflict, prompting major airlines to reroute or cancel flights.
UK news
UK news
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Ian O'Doherty: I used to hate Irish and dismissed it as a zombie language, but I was quite wrong

Ongoing disputes in Belfast distract from significant issues, reflecting deeper regional tensions.
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