Middle East
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87 Gaza flotilla detainees begin hunger strike
The U.S. sanctioned four flotilla activists, saying the organizers were acting “in support of Hamas.”
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UAE, Saudi Arabia report drones amid Iran deadlock
Since a ceasefire took effect in April, fighting has eased, but drones have continued to be launched from Iraq toward Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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Israeli strikes kill 4 in Gaza, medics say
The Israeli military said Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas’ armed wing in Gaza, and Bahaa Baroud, a Hamas Operations Headquarters commander, were killed Saturday.
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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire after U.S. talks
Israel’s air campaign and ground incursion in southern Lebanon displaced about 1.2 million people before President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire last month following initial talks between the countries’ ambassadors in Washington.
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Wright: Iran weeks from weapons-grade uranium
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told senators Iran was weeks away from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels.
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Ship seized off UAE coast, headed toward Iran
There were no immediate claims of responsibility. Iran has seized several ships since the war began.
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UAE denies Netanyahu made secret visit during war
Netanyahu’s office said Wednesday he met UAE President during a “secret visit” amid the bombing campaign against Iran.
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Israeli strike kills 6 in Lebanon before U.S. talks
The strike was the latest in near-daily exchanges since an April 16 ceasefire brokered by the United States.
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Drone Strike Hits Ship Near Qatar, Iran Reply Pending
The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait said Sunday they had intercepted hostile drones.