Middle East

Iran launched a missile attack on Israel
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Iran has launched a direct missile attack at Israel

Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel, sparking fears of a broader direct conflict between two countries.

A walkie talkie blast attack has swept through Lebanon
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A walkie talkie blast attack has targeted Hezbollah members

A walkie talkie blast attack has swept through Lebanon targeting Hezbollah members, a day after a similiar low-tech device – pagers – exploded.

Ebrahim Raisi
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The President of Iran has died in a helicopter crash

The President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have died in a helicopter crash.

Iran launched a wave of airstrikes on Israel, although it caused little damage.
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Israel says it “thwarted” Iran’s wave of airstrikes

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said about 99% of the air missiles and drones were intercepted.

Drone strike in north-east Jordan killed three American troops.
World

The U.S vows to respond to deadly drone strike in Jordan

U.S. officials have blamed Iran-backed militants for a drone strike on its military base in Jordan that killed three American troops.

Gaza humanitarian pauses
News World

Israel agrees to humanitarian pauses in Gaza

Israel has agreed to daily, four-hour humanitarian pauses to allow civilians in Gaza to flee south.

10,000 reported dead in Gaza
News World

Death toll in Gaza has reportedly passed 10,000

It has been one month since Hamas launched its October 7 attack on Israel. Since that time, the death toll has reportedly passed 10,000 people in Gaza, and at least 1,400 people in Israel.

Lebanon Barbie ban
Culture

Why does Lebanon want to ban Barbie from cinemas?

Lebanon’s Minister of Culture wants to ban the Barbie movie from local cinemas for promoting “homosexuality”. Here’s what you need to know.

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