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Iran denies aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after US strikes and threat from Trump

Iran has once again denied aiding Yemen’s Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them

Iran denies aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after US strikes and threat from Trump
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Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed

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Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say a series of airstrikes have hit the capital, Sanaa, on Saturday evening

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning
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Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Houthis

Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Houthis

Dozens reported killed after Trump orders ‘decisive’ strikes against Yemen’s Houthis
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources say

The U.S. is weighing in with Lebanon's government on the selection of the country's next central bank governor in a bid to

US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources say
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented
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Trump has ordered airstrikes against rebels in Yemen. Here's why

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered airstrikes against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen, and issued a warning to Tehran

Trump has ordered airstrikes against rebels in Yemen. Here's why
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained

Amid bursts of resistance, Trump administration squeezes colleges over pro-Palestinian protests as activist remains detained
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Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes

At least nine Palestinians including three local journalists were killed on Saturday in an Israeli air strike on Gaza's northern Beit Lahiya town, the local

Israeli air strike kills nine in Gaza, local ministry says, during ceasefire disputes
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Lawyers for detained Columbia student ask for his release on bail

A Columbia University student detained over his pro-Palestinian activism is not a flight risk and should be allowed to return home for the birth of his first

Lawyers for detained Columbia student ask for his release on bail
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White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy

The Trump administration has withdrawn the nomination of Adam Boehler to serve as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, the White House said on

White House withdraws nomination for U.S. hostage envoy
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Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues

Adam Boehler, President Donald Trump’s nominee to become special envoy for hostage affairs, has withdrawn his nomination to avoid a requirement that he divest from his investment business

Trump's pick for hostage negotiations envoy withdraws nomination but will continue on hostage issues
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Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
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US military releases video of airstrike that killed ISIS second-in-command

US forces working with Iraqi security services killed ISIS chief of global operations in a "precision airstrike," US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed. Abu Khadijah was considered "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world."

US military releases video of airstrike that killed ISIS second-in-command
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Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says

The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources

Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says
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‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump

‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump

‘We are in no man’s land:’ Families of Gaza hostages pin their hopes on Trump
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US and Iraqi forces kill ISIS chief of global operations, officials say

US and Iraqi forces kill ISIS chief of global operations, officials say

US and Iraqi forces kill ISIS chief of global operations, officials say
Education|MidEast|Political|US|World

After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent

International students and foreign faculty have watched the crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University with apprehension

After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent
MidEast|Political|Technology|World

UN chief says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday there was a "disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry" around the world while urging online tech platforms

UN chief says there is 'disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry'
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Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups

The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other policies

Trump demands unprecedented control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups
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Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report

Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report

Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
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Federal agents are seen arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video

A newly released video shows the moment federal immigration agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent Palestinian activist whose detention has sparked waves of protest across the country

Federal agents are seen arresting Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil in a newly released video
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says

The Trump administration official overseeing the dismantling of the main U.S. foreign aid agency proposed phasing out help for crisis-torn Lebanon and the

US official sought to end aid for Rohingya refugees, email says
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S&P lifts Saudi Arabia's rating on sustained economic shift away from oil

Global ratings agency S&P raised Saudi Arabia's rating to 'A+' from 'A' with a stable outlook on Friday, underpinned by the ongoing social and economic transformation in the country.

S&P lifts Saudi Arabia's rating on sustained economic shift away from oil