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Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
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Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia’s hunt for diverse partners
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
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Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.
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Can Yemen’s government forces sustain their offensive against the Houthis?
Houthi missile strikes threaten key supply routes on Yemen's Red Sea coast, intensifying pressure on government forces.
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Division in Lebanon over Hezbollah’s confiscated explosives
Hezbollah said explosives were to be used against Israel but political figures and some analysts fear assassinations.
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Palestinians, US journalist attacked in West Bank pogrom: What we know
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and severely beat Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine.
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Why is China buying up gold?
Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.
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US sanctions leave Iranians facing flight cancellations and soaring costs
New US aviation sanctions force Iranians to take longer, costlier journeys as international flight routes disappear.
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Al Jazeera probe exposes fake viewing numbers for Israeli counter-film
Data investigation casts doubt on claims that Israeli counter-documentary to 'NAZA' received 40 million views.
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Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo
The government hopes a weaker dinar will help pay salaries, but traders face rising import costs and uncertainty.
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From Morocco to South Africa, Israel election watched closely across Africa
October 27 vote could test whether Israel's ties with African countries withstand the fallout from the war on Gaza.
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Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects
Tehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.
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Iran targets Starlink as ‘tool of war’ with hints of more internet curbs
One official claims satellite internet could erode online governance in Iran amid war with the US and Israel.
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How do Iranians move money abroad to avoid US sanctions?
From currency brokers to crypto, Iranians find ways to circumvent sanctions, but each comes with its own problems.
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How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon
Demolished homes, shifting military lines, stalled withdrawals leave Lebanese uncertain if they can return.
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Iran sees ‘false flag’ operations after UK blames IRGC for airbase incident
Iran has been accused of being behind a plot against an airbase in the UK.
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French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackers
More than 500 shops across France were hit in a major cyberattack on freezers, which caused tonnes of food to perish.
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Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?
Iran says intermediaries handling its oil sales owe it billions of dollars, but how did the debts accumulate?
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Deadly gold mine air strikes highlight Egypt-Sudan border insecurity
Deadly air raids on gold miners in Sudan expose deepening border lawlessness and regional instability.
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Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC is hitting more ships allegedly part of a shuttle operation to move crude oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz.