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United States 24 More in United States

  1. Conflict · IranIRNAIRState media US expected to end aggression, blockade if committed to diplomacy: IranNew York, IRNA — Iran’s ambassador and chargé d’affaires to the United Nations says that if Washington is…
  2. Iran & regional tensions · United StatesMiddle East EyeGB UN says IMO confirms 25 seafarer deaths since Iran war beganUN says IMO confirms 25 seafarer deaths since Iran war began As many as 25 seafarers have been…
  3. Middle East Eye Iran & regional tensions · UkraineMiddle East EyeGB Trump to discuss Iran war, but not Ukraine, at China summitTrump to discuss Iran war, but not Ukraine, at China summit US President Donald Trump will discuss the…
  4. The Jerusalem Post Conflict · IranThe Jerusalem PostIL US Fifth Fleet commander meets Navy chief Eyal Harel amid Iran tensions
  5. Conflict · TurkeyHaaretzILSource has a paywall U.S. military downs two Iranian attack drones as Iran says it struck U.S. radar in BahrainCENTCOM reported no injuries or damage. Meanwhile, Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defense pact, following Ankara's ratification… 3 sources · Haaretz, ITV News, Stuff

Iran 24 More in Iran

  1. Middle East Eye Diplomacy & summits · IranMiddle East EyeGB Mossad chief in Washington for talks on Iran, report saysMossad chief in Washington for talks on Iran, report says Roman Gofman, chief of Israeli spy agency Mossad… 2 sources · Middle East Eye, Ynetnews
  2. Conflict · IranThe NationalAEState media GCC demands Iran pay full compensation for attacks on Gulf states
  3. Politics · IranHaaretzILSource has a paywall Nuclear watchdog increasingly concerned about Iranian enrichment plantIAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in March his agency believed a significant amount of Iran's most highly enriched… 2 sources · Haaretz, LBC
  4. Palestine Chronicle Conflict · IranPalestine ChroniclePS Eight Letters: What the Iran–IAEA Exchange Reveals about Access and Timing
  5. Politics · IranIran InternationalIR Who is Motamedian, the man tipped to become Iran's spy chief?Tehran Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, a former intelligence official accused of overseeing deadly repression of protesters, has emerged…

Israel 18 More in Israel

  1. Al Jazeera Conflict · IsraelAl JazeeraQAState media UN says Israeli policies worsened deadly impact of Gaza winter stormThe UN says Israel could have prevented death and destruction caused by the storm in Gaza had it…
  2. Ynetnews Politics · IsraelYnetnewsIL Israel elections 2026
  3. The Jerusalem Post Politics · IsraelThe Jerusalem PostIL Merkel: Israel's right to exist remains German national interest
  4. Diplomacy & summits · IsraelThe GuardianGB Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘racist’ campaign against Israel’s Arab minorityStatement a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab… 2 sources · The Guardian, Haaretz
  5. Palestine Chronicle Conflict · IsraelPalestine ChroniclePS Israel Killed 245 Palestinian Children in Occupied West Bank Since October 2023 – UN

Turkey 13 More in Turkey

  1. Politics · TurkeyFree Malaysia TodayMY Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defence agreement, pledge unified stance against attackThe agreement reflected the two countries' commitment to safeguarding their sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as their… 2 sources · Free Malaysia Today, France 24
  2. Doha News Diplomacy & summits · TurkeyDoha NewsQA Turkish ambassador says Qatar–Türkiye coordination is more crucial than ever amid regional tensionsThe leaders’ meeting concluded with a mutual defence agreement aimed at strengthening security coordination, joint military exercises and…
  3. Al Jazeera Politics · TurkeyAl JazeeraQAState media Qatar and Turkiye send message of deterrence with new defence pactQatar and Turkiye have signed a mutual defence pact, deepening their partnership amid growing regional instability.
  4. The Peninsula Qatar Diplomacy & summits · TurkeyThe Peninsula QatarQA Amir affirms Qatar-Turkiye strategic partnership continues to grow across all fields
  5. Politics · TurkeyDawnPK Turkiye, Qatar sign defence agreement: Turkish presidencyTurkiye and Qatar signed a defence agreement on Friday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said would further strengthen… 5 sources · Dawn, Al Jazeera, Business Recorder, Reuters +1

United Arab Emirates 12 More in United Arab Emirates

  1. Health · United Arab EmiratesThe NationalAEState media Timeframe: When Judy Heumann joined a UAE-backed disability rights event at the UN
  2. Politics · Abu DhabiGulf NewsAEState media UAE warns truck drivers of Dh3,000 fines after deadly Fujairah crash
  3. Politics · Abu DhabiGulf NewsAEState media UAE President, Arab League chief discuss regional developments
  4. Politics · United Arab EmiratesGulf NewsAEState media Fujairah crash that killed 14 deeply saddens UAE: Anwar Gargash
  5. Politics · United Arab EmiratesGulf NewsAEState media UAE ranks fifth globally, first in MENA in 2026 industrial quality infrastructure index

Palestine 10 More in Palestine

  1. WAFA Agency Diplomacy & summits · United KingdomWAFA AgencyPSState media President Abbas receives congratulatory message from UK's King Charles III on 38th anniversary of Palestine’s Declaration of Independence
  2. Conflict · KyivThe GuardianGB The week around the world in 20 picturesRussian airstrikes in Kyiv, floods in Gaza, Abdul El-Sayed in Washington and Cop31 – the past seven days…
  3. Ynetnews Politics · CairoYnetnewsIL Report: Intelligence chiefs of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar met in Cairo to discuss situation in Gaza
  4. Health · PalestineThe NationalAEState media Gaza baby dies from exposure to cold as WHO warns of rising infection rates
  5. Politics · PalestineHaaretzILSource has a paywall Biden recounts failed pleas to Netanyahu to spare Gaza civilians in new memoirIn excerpts from Biden's memoir published by CNN, he said Netanyahu would 'promise to do more, and then…

Middle East 5 More in Middle East

  1. NPR Diplomacy & summits · IranNPRUS What's Trump's strategy now with Iran? To keep things as they are
  2. Politics · IsraelRTÉIE Campaign by Netanyahu against Arabs 'racist' - EisenkotIsraeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fuelling a "racist" campaign against… 2 sources · RTÉ, Le Monde in English
  3. Egyptian Streets Politics · CairoEgyptian StreetsEG Egypt Revokes Citizenship of Brothers Anas and Tarek Habib Following ControversyEgypt has revoked the citizenship of brothers Anas and Tarek Habib after they acquired foreign nationality without prior…
  4. NPR Politics · IranNPRUS Trump confronts dwindling options to end conflict with Iran
  5. Red Sea & Yemen · Saudi ArabiaSaudi GazetteSAState media Saudi, Chinese officials discuss Houthi attacks, regional security and maritime navigationRIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Chinese Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs…

UN & international bodies 4 More in UN & international bodies

  1. Middle East Eye Conflict · Middle EastMiddle East EyeGB UN rights chief demands Houthis return body of staff member who died in custodyUN rights chief demands Houthis return body of staff member who died in custody The UN's human rights… 2 sources · Middle East Eye, Reuters
  2. Red Sea & Yemen · Middle EastAsharq Al-AwsatSAState media UN Rights Chief Demands Houthis Return Body of Yemeni Staff Member
  3. Weather & Climate · EUGulf NewsAEState media El Nino: Act now for $36 billion or face $73 billion bill, UN warnsAct now against El Nino or costs will double, UNDP warns…
  4. The Peninsula Qatar UN & international bodiesThe Peninsula QatarQA GCC Chief welcomes international consensus on UN Security Council Resolution 2837, demanding Houthi group to halt escalation

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  1. The Peninsula Qatar Politics · QatarThe Peninsula QatarQA Qatar’s Global Carbon Council joins international carbon market network
  2. The Peninsula Qatar Politics · DohaThe Peninsula QatarQA Bogdan-Martin re-elected ITU chief as deputy’s election heads to third round in Doha
  3. The Peninsula Qatar Diplomacy & summits · QatarThe Peninsula QatarQA Ambassador of Qatar participates in Slovenian FM’s meeting with envoys
  4. The Peninsula Qatar Politics · QatarThe Peninsula QatarQA Qatar Health Congress 2026 opens with over 1,500 experts
  5. Markets · LebanonThe NationalAEState media IMF says more progresses needed on Lebanon's banking sector reform

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