international market, up from $65, after news broke of Israel’s surprise strike on Hamas targets in Qatar. The development, which rattled the oil market, immediately triggered fears of supply disruption …
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Huthi rebels claim missile strike on Red Sea tanker after Israeli strike kills their prime minister
Yemen’s Huthi rebels on Monday said they launched a missile attack on a commercial oil tanker in the Red Sea, only days after confirming that their prime minister, Ahmed Ghaleb …
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Iranian Forces Kill 13 Militants in Raid on Restive Southeast Province
Iranian security forces have killed 13 militants in a raid in Sistan-Baluchistan, a troubled southeastern province that has long witnessed clashes between armed groups and the government. The operation, announced …
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Al Jazeera Cameraman Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza Medical Complex
Al Jazeera has confirmed the death of its photojournalist and cameraman, Mohammad Salama, who was killed in an Israeli strike on a medical complex in Gaza on Monday. The attack …
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Syrian Embassy Reopens in Tripoli After 13 Years
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between …
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Maghreb States Shift on Syria’s Arab League Return
Maghreb countries remain divided over Syria’s reintegration into the Arab League, though recent moves by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE have accelerated normalization. Algeria has long supported Syria’s return …
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Egypt to Issue Domestic Sukuk in First Half of New Fiscal Year
Egypt is preparing to issue domestic Sukuk within the first half of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk. The announcement was made during a panel discussion …
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Iran Executes Man Publicly for Murder of Four Family Members
A man convicted of killing four people was publicly executed in southern Iran on Tuesday, state media reported. The judiciary’s news platform, Mizan, said the execution took place in Beyram, …
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Egypt Records Breakthrough as Cotton Thrives in South Sinai Desert for the First Time
Egypt has made history by successfully growing cotton in a desert environment for the first time, marking a major milestone in agricultural innovation and climate adaptation. The announcement was made …
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Ramaphosa Embraces Global Support for Palestinian Statehood
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by several countries to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, saying the world can no longer turn a …