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Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

Two Palestinian intelligence officers have been killed by Israeli special forces during a raid in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say. ...

Jerusalem march through Muslim Quarter to go ahead

The outgoing Israeli government has given the go-ahead for a march by religious nationalists which was cancelled by organisers over fears it could trigger a new round of conflict. ...

Two dead, five wounded in Libya car bomb: security source

Two members of Libya’s security forces were killed and five others wounded Sunday evening in a car bomb blast at a checkpoint in the country’s south, a police source said. ...

Israel arrests Palestinian activist Muna el-Kurd in East Jerusalem

Israeli security forces have questioned a Palestinian activist who played a significant role in protests against the possible eviction of Palestinian families from homes in East Jerusalem. ...

Suez Canal Authority showing ‘full flexibility’ in Ever Given compensation talks

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said Monday it was showing “full flexibility” in compensation talks with the owner of the Ever Given container ship, which got stuck in the strategic waterway earlier this year and disrupted global trade. ...

Daesh extremists arrested in Morocco for planning attacks against military targets

Two Daesh militants were caught in Morocco after planning to carry out attacks on various military facilities, the country’s counter-extremism office said. ...

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

Iranians are due to choose a new president this month at a pivotal time for the country, both at home and abroad. Much has changed in the four years since the last election - and here are key reasons why this one will be closely watched. ...

Jordan warns against unauthorized gatherings

Jordan’s minister of interior warned against unauthorized gatherings and demonstrations which threaten the national cohesion, state news agency Petra reported. ...

Suez Canal Authority swiftly repairs container ship after sudden engine failure

The Suez Canal Authority has quickly dealt with a sudden failure in the engines of container ship the Maersk Emerald — one of the ships crossing the canal — during its transit within the northern channel. ...

Fear in Iraq’s Mosul as Daesh families return from Syria

The return of dozens of Iraqi families suspected of links to the Daesh group from Syria to Mosul has sparked fears among residents who survived the horrors of Daesh rule. ...

Assad wins Syrian election dismissed as farce by critics

Bashar al-Assad will serve a fourth term in office after winning Syria's presidential election. ...

Iraq militia chief arrested over attacks on base hosting US forces — security sources

Iraqi security forces on Wednesday arrested senior militia commander Qasim Muslih under the country’s anti-terrorism law, three security sources said. ...

One dead, 2 wounded in explosion at petrochemical company in Iran’s Asaluyeh

One person died and two others were injured in a massive explosion at a petrochemical company in Iran’s city of Asaluyeh, TV news channel Al-Arabiya reported Al-Arabiya reported citing local sources. ...

U.S. envoy for Yemen to visit Saudi Arabia, Oman

U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman on Tuesday for talks with senior government officials aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Yemen, the State Department said. ...

Turkey blames PKK for drone attack that shuts airport in Kurdish region

The largest airport in the Kurdish-majority region of Turkey has been forced to close for repairs after it was hit by a drone attack last week, which Ankara has blamed on the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). ...

Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction

The US will help rebuild Gaza as part of efforts to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, the secretary of state says. ...

Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A senior official with the Hamas militant group that controls Gaza has said he expects a ceasefire with Israel "within a day or two", as cross-border attacks continue. ...

Gaza death toll climbs to 230

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli strikes have now killed 230 people, including 65 children, since the latest round of fighting began. ...