Israeli strikes kill 16 in Gaza
Gaza鈥檚 civil defence agency said Israeli strikes on Monday killed at least 16 people across the Palestinian territory, which has been under an Israeli aid blockade for more than 50 days...
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Mahmud Abbas appoints aide as potential successor
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation on Saturday, positioning him as a potential successor to the veteran leader.
Iran port blast toll rises to 28, injured 1,000
Fire blazed on Sunday, more than 24 hours after a massive explosion tore through Iran鈥檚 largest commercial port, killing at least 28 people and leaving more than 1,000 others injured, according to the Red Crescent.
Hamas open to 5-yr Gaza truce
Hamas is open to an agreement to end the war in Gaza that would see all hostages released and secure a five-year truce, an official said Saturday ahead of talks with mediators...
Israel intercepts missile from Yemen
Israel鈥檚 military said Saturday it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, whose Huthi rebels have launched attacks throughout the Gaza war, as well as a drone approaching 鈥榝rom the east鈥�.
Major blast at south Iran port kills 4, injures 500
A powerful explosion ripped through a key port in southern Iran on Saturday, killing four people and injuring more than 500, state media said.
Iran, US hold 3rd nuclear talks
The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman Saturday as they held their third round of talks in as many weeks.
Iran summons Dutch envoy over assassination attempt claims
Iran on Friday summoned the Dutch ambassador to protest what it said were 鈥榖aseless accusations鈥� by the Dutch spy agency, which alleged Iranian involvement in a foiled assassination attempt in the Netherlands.
11 Alawite civilians killed in Syria raids
A monitor of Syria鈥檚 conflict said Friday that 11 civilians from the Alawite minority had been killed in security raids in the centre of the country over the past 24 hours.
WFP runs out of food in Gaza
The UN鈥檚 World Food Programme on Friday warned it has depleted all its food stocks in war-ravaged Gaza, where the entry of humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2.
US to lead Iran attack if no nuclear deal
President Donald Trump said the United States will 鈥榣ead the pack鈥� in attacking Iran if talks over Tehran鈥檚 nuclear programme do not result in a new deal, according to a Time Magazine interview.