Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh, as US media say the US military carried out the strikes.
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YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul to face mixed martial arts star Cedric Doumbe in boxing bout in Dubai.
Network calls move ‘assault’ on press freedom, warns of ‘dangerous pattern’ that undermines ability to report facts.
Political wrangling is still ongoing as all blocs weigh potential paths to power.
Dozens of Pro-Palestine students protested at the University of Hamburg in Germany. Riot police arrested students.
Esmaeil Baghaei said Qatar is facilitating indirect talks based on Iran’s seven-step peace plan.
King tells parliament attackers ‘are not of us’ and warns that Israeli expansionism is greatest threat to the region.
Recent military advances by Yemeni government forces highlight the geographic and strategic significance of Al-Jawf.
One-way drone attacks have killed or wounded 484 civilians since February, Khartoum says.
Sudan’s displaced people now face a mounting food crisis, with warnings of famine.
Houthi-affiliated media report that seven people were wounded in strikes on the city of Hodeidah.
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