Heavy rains flood Dubai, submerging airport and highways
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out...
Middle East
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US and EU weigh new sanctions targetting Iran's missile, drone programme
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of further sanctions targeting Iran following its unprecedented weekend attack on Israel, saying she expects Washington will take...
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill three, including local Hezbollah commander
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed three people including a Hezbollah field commander, Lebanese security sources said, an uptick in violence after at...
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership
The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full membership, diplomatic sources said. The UN earlier appealed...
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Dubai's airport diverts scores of flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf
Dubai’s major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates, causing widespread flooding around the desert...
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Iran's attack on Israel: Misleading images shared by both sides
Iran’s missile strike on Israel late on Saturday was its first ever direct attack on the country. Fears are continuing to mount of an escalation of...
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Explainer: The Iron Dome, Israel's key anti-missile shield
Israel’s air defences were in operation on Saturday night, after Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles in an unprecedented direct attack. That starts...
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Israel war cabinet to meet for third time on response to Iran's attack
Israel’s war cabinet was set to meet for the third time in three days on Tuesday, an official said, to decide on a response to...
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Violence surge in West Bank as Israeli settlers target Palestinians
The occupied West Bank has seen a surge in violence since Hamas’s October 7th attacks on Israel, with the situation escalating further last week as...
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All eyes on Israel as it weighs response to Iran attack
Global attention has set its focus on Israel, awaiting its response to an unprecedented attack carried out by Iran on Saturday in retaliation for a...
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Israel vows response to Iran attack despite appeals for restraint
Israel’s armed forces chief has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack against the country, even after appeals for restraint poured in from world leaders...
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🔴 Live: US House of Representatives to vote on Israel aid
US House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that his Republican-controlled chamber would vote this week on separate aid bills for Ukraine and Israel, after stalling...