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Israel-Gaza war
EU next? Israeli far-right minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory
Many nations were angry after the minister posted a video of himself taunting activists being pinned down after trying to help Gaza.
23 May 2026 - 10:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel thrusts a reluctant UAE into the open over defence ties
23 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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Asian nations condemn Israel over flotilla detentions
22 May 2026 - 5:20PM
South Korea
What Lee’s Netanyahu ‘war criminal’ remark means for South Korea’s diplomacy
The president criticised Israel for ‘going too far’ in detaining two South Koreans who were at sea trying to send aid to Gaza.
21 May 2026 - 5:18PM
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Israel-Gaza war
‘Welcome to Israel’: videos of bound Gaza flotilla activists trigger furore
Netanyahu scolds Israel’s security minister for releasing footage taunting hundreds of detained civilians as international backlash grows.
21 May 2026 - 12:45PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s jibes at Trump are hit in China
The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.
19 May 2026 - 8:00PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US president signals possible Iran breakthrough as ‘serious negotiations’ continue to end conflict.
19 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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Israel strikes kill at least 7 in Lebanon as Hezbollah denounces US-brokered talks
Despite a ceasefire, Israel continues to strike widely in southern Lebanon as it targets Hezbollah.
18 May 2026 - 10:09AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack
Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration follows Israel’s killing of the commander of Hamas’ armed wing in a Gaza strike.
18 May 2026 - 1:32PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, born 1970, was killed in the attack by Israel. A joint funeral was held on Saturday for Haddad, his wife and their 19-year-old daughter.
16 May 2026 - 11:20PM
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Israel-Gaza war
‘No nation’: Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion
Some say an even greater catastrophe is happening now, ‘because our displacement has happened multiple times’.
15 May 2026 - 11:39PM
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Middle East
US casts first day of Israel-Lebanon talks as ‘positive’
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon as officials hold high-stakes talks ahead of Sunday deadline.
15 May 2026 - 10:39AM
US, Israel war on Iran
UAE denies Israel’s Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war
Netanyahu’s office claims a ‘historic breakthrough’, but Abu Dhabi dismisses reports of any clandestine meeting.
14 May 2026 - 10:39AM
Middle East
Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire
Hezbollah leader vows to turn battlefield into ‘hell’ as Lebanon and Israel get set for more talks in Washington.
13 May 2026 - 11:43AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel pushes ahead with Eichmann-style tribunal for October 7 attackers
Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for the death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers.
12 May 2026 - 2:32PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Tehran and a Qatari tanker transit: here’s what happened overnight
US leader calls Iran’s response to its peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’, while a Qatari ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
11 May 2026 - 4:18PM
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Israel’s election may end the Netanyahu era but not the ‘forever wars’
After nearly two decades and six terms in office, Israel’s prime minister could be on his way out. But little looks likely to change.
11 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Netanyahu says war ‘not over’ until Iran’s uranium is physically removed
Israeli leader says nuclear material must be ‘taken out’, as US-Iran ceasefire remains tenuous.
11 May 2026 - 11:44AM
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Middle East
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
The first aerial attack on the capital since April kills a senior Hezbollah commander.
7 May 2026 - 10:47AM
United States
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Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy
The challenge for US policymakers in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency may be to restore US importance among like-minded countries.
1 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Will Israel’s use of Iron Dome to aid Arab neighbour recalibrate Mideast defence?
Reported deployment ‘on UAE soil represents a qualitatively different level of trust and coordination’, analyst says.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Lebanese minister backs Hezbollah disarmament, but warns it will take time
Haneen Sayed in Washington says the process must be gradual as a ceasefire continues to be marred by deadly violations.
28 Apr 2026 - 5:39PM
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Netanyahu’s biggest rivals join forces for Israel’s coming election
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, two former prime ministers of Israel, announce the merging of their parties.
27 Apr 2026 - 2:40PM
Middle East
Lebanon reports bloodiest day since ceasefire as Israel targets Hezbollah
Ceasefire has reduced but not stopped attacks, as Hezbollah vows to keep fighting Israeli troops in Lebanon.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:32AM
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Why TikTok is being deliberately ruined by its new American owners
The popular social media platform, once owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has been turned into an AI-enabled exploitation and censorship machine.
26 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Middle East
New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks
The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah militants of breaching the recently extended ceasefire between the two countries.
26 Apr 2026 - 6:16AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Palestinians bury pregnant woman and 2 of her children killed in Gaza
The woman – who was expecting twins – and the children, aged 4 and 13, were among at least 13 to die during the latest truce air strikes.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:57PM
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