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Middle East Tensions Rise Over West Bank and Hormuz
By Dumpling Middle East Desk · Published 15 Aug 2026, 09:30 +04 · 3 min read Israeli plans to shift West Bank law enforcement to police face strong Palestin…
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Tensions, Spill, and Hostages in the Middle East
By Dumpling Middle East Desk · Published 14 Aug 2026, 09:35 +04 · 3 min read A Christian town in the West Bank faces settler violence, an oil spill threaten…
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Middle East faces environmental, geopolitical, and humanitarian challenges
By Dumpling Middle East Desk · Published 13 Aug 2026, 09:25 +04 · 3 min read Today's briefing covers an oil spill in Oman, US-Iran tensions over Hormuz,…
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India's Growing Role in Israel's Weapons Supply Chain
An Amnesty International report highlights India's increasing involvement in Israel's weapons production, marking a shift in the strategic relationshi…
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US Shifts Focus to Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Stabilizing Oil Prices
The US is prioritizing economic measures over new military actions against Iran, as oil prices stabilize and reduce economic pressure on American consumers. …
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Iranian School Attack Site Still Under Excavation Months Later
Five months after a missile strike destroyed a school in southern Iran, recovery efforts continue as the death toll remains high and the city grapples with th…
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Iran Extends Nuclear Talks Timeline to Keep Trump in Political Spotlight
Iran has extended the timeline for nuclear negotiations with the US, aiming to keep Donald Trump involved in the Iran conflict until the midterm elections. I…
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US Democrats accuse Trump administration of enabling settler violence in West Bank
Senior Democrats have accused the Trump administration of creating a climate of impunity for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, citing a rise in viol…
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Latest Developments as Of Now
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Two Tankers Struck in Suspected Drone Attack in Egypt
<p>Two ships, including a U.S.-owned natural gas storage tanker, caught fire after an explosion at an Egyptian port, broadening regional tensions in the …
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Hezbollah Attacks Key Area in Southern Lebanon, Israel Claims
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U.S. Pause in Strikes Leaves Iran Unhurried to Return to Cease-Fire Talks
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Netanyahu Navigates Delicate Balancing Act in Washington
<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned meeting with President Trump is framed as a chance to reinforce their close relationship, even as …
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Trump Appears Constrained Over Iran Conflict Despite Assertive Foreign Policy Aims
<p>The article surveys President Trump’s struggle to achieve rapid outcomes in Iran and the broader Middle East, highlighting a tension between his state…
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Trump Refrains from Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Express Concerns
<p>President Trump has paused, for the time being, plans to sharply escalate the American military campaign against Iran, citing concern that intensified…
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Oil Tankers Transcend Houthi Blockade in Red Sea
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Six Dead in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, One of the Deadliest Attacks in Months
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Saudi Arabia’s Energy Abundance Does Not Dissuade Nuclear Ambition: Reasons Behind its Push for Nuclear Power
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Saudi Crown Prince Seizes Advantage in Key U.S. Nuclear Deal
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Lebanese Army Accuses Israeli Troops of Firing as Forces Deploy in Pilot Zone
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