2 h. ago Iran explosion: At least four dead and over 500 injured following massive blast at port

Thick black smoke can be seen in the area with emergency services at the scene

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3 h. ago At least four dead and over 500 injured following massive explosion and fire at Iranian port

Thick black smoke can be seen in the area with emergency services at the scene

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27 h. ago Mosquitoes unleash hell on board IndiGo flight as infestation breaks out

A domestic flight in India was disrupted and left passengers itching and scratching after a mosquitoes entered the craft. Those onboard were not impressed by the response of the airline

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48 h. ago UK lifts more sanctions in Syria to support efforts to rebuild country

The Foreign Office announced restrictions on sectors of the Syrian economy would be eased to facilitate investment in the country.

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55 h. ago Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28 people, Palestinians say

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed at least 28 people, mostly women and children

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56 h. ago Barry Hearn sets deadline for Crucible decision on World Snooker Championship future

The World Snooker Championship has been held at the Crucible since the 1970s but there is doubt over its long-term future in Sheffield with the Middle East touted as a potential venue

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2 d. ago Trump and Zelenskiy clash again and US warns it could abandon Ukraine talks

Trump and Zelenskiy clash again and US warns it could abandon Ukraine talks  Reuters

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3 d. ago Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide also instructed to delete similar posts and not to sign Vatican embassy condolence books, according to local media

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3 d. ago Father of four’s remains found after shark attack off Israel beach

Waters drew large crowds who were seen swimming with the sharks

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3 d. ago Man attacked by shark off Israeli coast after bathers seen playing with animal

The beach near Hadera was closed off as search teams scoured the sea

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4 d. ago Swimmer disappears off Israeli coast following rare ‘shark attack’

The beach near Hadera was closed off as search teams scoured the sea

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4 d. ago Swimmer disappears off Iraseli coast following rare ‘shark attack’

The beach near Hadera was closed off as search teams scoured the sea

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4 d. ago Humanitarian agencies reject Israel’s claim Gaza medic killings caused by ‘professional failures’

Army announces results of its investigation, saying it had found ‘professional failures’

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5 d. ago UN researchers warn that Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

A new U.N. report warns that transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe in response to increased crackdowns by authorities

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6 d. ago Israeli military admits ‘operational misunderstanding’ after troops killed 15 Gaza medics

‘Poor night visibility’ was also blamed for the deaths of the aid workers following an investigation by Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

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6 d. ago Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress

Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breachesRussia could play a key role in a deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, with Moscow being touted not only as a possible destination for Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but also as a possible arbiter of deal breaches.Donald Trump, who abandoned a 2015 nuclear pact between Tehran and world powers in 2018 during his first term, has threatened to attack Iran unless it reaches a new deal swiftly that would prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago TikTok trend for ‘Dubai chocolate’ causes international shortage of pistachios

High-end bar with Middle East-style nut filling is rationed in shops as price of raw kernels surgesProduct promotion on TikTok is now powerful enough to influence the vast agricultural economies of the US and Iran – at least when it comes to the consumption of high-end confectionery.A chocolate bar stuffed with a creamy green pistachio filling has become incredibly popular after a series of video clips shared on the social media site. The first bit of footage praising the taste of the expensive so-called “Dubai chocolate” was posted at the end of 2023 and has now been viewed more than 120m times, to say nothing of the many follow-up videos. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ukraine war live: Trump denies being ‘played’ by Putin as Russia launches overnight attack

Ukraine says five regions damaged overnight after wave of drone and missile attacks by RussiaAnalysis: Trump team reveals lack of expertise – and patience – as it threatens to abandon peace talksDonald Trump has said the US will “take a pass” on a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine if “parties make it difficult”. The US president made the comments to reporters during the swearing-in ceremony for Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.Trump added that he believed there was a “good chance” of “solving the problem”. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, had earlier said the US will abandon its efforts “within days” to broker a peace agreement unless there are clear signs a settlement can be reached. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago AP PHOTOS: Chinese factories seek to expand their business outside the US

Massive sheets of aluminum hang in Danny Lau’s factory as workers bustled about painting them with oil coating in China's southern industrial city of Dongguan.

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7 d. ago Iranian minister says nuclear deal possible if US does not make ‘unrealistic demands’

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks in Rome on SaturdayIran’s top negotiator believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the US is possible as long as Washington is realistic, as the two sides prepare to resume talks in Rome on Saturday.Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, and the US Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will begin indirect negotiations through mediators from Oman, after their first round in Muscat, which both sides described as constructive. Continue reading...

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