Middle East

Filipino sailor killed in Huthi attack on cargo ship: White House

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - A Filipino sailor was killed when Yemen's Huthi rebels attacked a bulk cargo carrier…

Israel announces daily Gaza ‘pause’ for aid deliveries

GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, June 16, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's military said Sunday it would "pause" fighting around a south…

Iran, Sweden free prisoners in Oman-mediated swap

By Ramin KHANIZADEH, Payam DOOST MOHAMADI TEHRAN, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - Iran and Sweden announced on Saturday a prisoner…

Gantz quits Israel war cabinet as Gaza conflict rages

By Jay Deshmukh and Mark Anderson JERUSALEM, June 9, 2024 (AFP) - Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quit Prime…

Israel army says rescued 4 hostages in ‘complex’ Gaza operation

  JERUSALEM, June 8, 2024 (AFP) - Four Israeli hostages rescued Saturday from a central Gaza refugee camp were freed…

Israel rescues four Gaza hostages seized at music festival

Palestinian Territories, June 8, 2024 (AFP) - Israel said its forces rescued four hostages alive from a Gaza refugee camp…

Qatar signs 27-year gas supply deal with Taiwan’s CPC

DOHA, June 5, 2024 (AFP) - Qatar has agreed to supply the Taiwan-headquartered Chinese Petroleum Corp (CPC) with natural gas…

Saudi warns of above-average heat during the hajj

RIYADH, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia said Tuesday pilgrims can expect average high temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius…

Israel confirms more hostages dead as doubts grow over Gaza truce plan

RAFAH, Palestinian Territories, June 3, 2024 (AFP) - Israel on Monday announced the deaths of four captives held in Gaza…

Israel govt spokesman says PM views Biden Gaza plan as ‘partial’

JERUSALEM, June 3, 2024 (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu views a plan outlined by US President Joe Biden…

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