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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of red line
Dumpling News · Published 17 Sep 2026, 12:31 KST Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, calling the city's security a 'red line…
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Pentagon inspector confirms US munitions shortfalls due to Iran war
Dumpling News · Published 16 Sep 2026, 12:30 KST A Pentagon inspector has confirmed that the war with Iran has caused shortfalls in US munitions, contradict…
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US borrowing costs reach 5% as oil prices rise due to Middle East tensions
Dumpling News · Published 15 Sep 2026, 12:26 KST US government borrowing costs have reached 5% for the first time since 2023, driven by rising oil prices li…
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Gulf states delay Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict escalates
Dumpling News · Published 15 Sep 2026, 10:17 KST Gulf states have postponed a key meeting with Iran on the future of the Strait of Hormuz due to a lack of A…
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Pregnant woman killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza amid rising casualties
Dumpling News · Published 14 Sep 2026, 14:46 KST A pregnant Palestinian woman was killed in Israeli gunfire near Khan Younis, as at least 10 people were rep…
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Satellite images reveal damage to Saudi pipeline amid global oil supply concerns
Dumpling News · Published 14 Sep 2026, 12:29 KST Satellite images show damage to a major Saudi pipeline, raising fears about global oil supply disruptions. …
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Yemeni civilians flee as Houthi forces advance along Red Sea coast
Dumpling News · Published 13 Sep 2026, 12:28 KST Nearly 50,000 Yemeni civilians have fled a sudden Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast, with entire villa…
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Israel claims destruction of major Hezbollah underground base in southern Lebanon
Dumpling News · Published 12 Sep 2026, 12:33 KST Israel says it has destroyed a large underground complex operated by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, using o…
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Houthis claim control of strategic Red Sea island and port city
Dumpling News · Published 12 Sep 2026, 05:49 KST The Iran-backed Houthis have seized Perim Island and the port city of Mokha, tightening their control over …
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Iran’s Houthi allies capture strategic island on vital oil shipping route
Dumpling News · Published 12 Sep 2026, 01:29 KST Iran-aligned Houthi forces have captured the strategic island of Perim in the Bab al-Mandab strait, expandi…
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Global humanitarian aid system faces severe contraction as 64 million fewer people receive help
Dumpling News · Published 11 Sep 2026, 12:29 KST A new report reveals that 64 million fewer people received humanitarian aid in 2025 due to funding cuts and…
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Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast
Dumpling News · Published 11 Sep 2026, 10:21 KST Houthi forces in Yemen have claimed control of the key port of Mocha, intensifying conflict with the Saudi-…
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Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Dumpling News · Published 11 Sep 2026, 05:50 KST Yemen's Houthis have reportedly captured the Red Sea port of Mokha from pro-government forces, bringing…
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UK and 11 European nations plan trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements
Dumpling News · Published 10 Sep 2026, 14:37 KST The United Kingdom and 11 other European countries have announced plans to restrict trade with Israeli sett…
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Brent crude surpasses $100 a barrel as Iran, US escalate attacks
Dumpling News · Published 10 Sep 2026, 12:26 KST Brent crude oil prices have risen above $100 a barrel, driven by escalating tensions between Iran and the U…
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UK accuses Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing in West Bank with government backing
Dumpling News · Published 09 Sep 2026, 12:29 KST The UK has accused Israeli settlers of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, backed by the Israeli government,…
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UK to impose trade ban on illegal Israeli settlements, reshaping relations
Dumpling News · Published 08 Sep 2026, 12:25 KST The UK is set to adopt a tougher stance on Israel by banning trade with illegal settlements, signaling a sh…
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Iranian twin sisters jailed over January protests receive death sentence and 25-year term
Dumpling News · Published 07 Sep 2026, 12:30 KST Iranian twin sisters were jailed over their participation in January protests, with one receiving a death s…
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon since 2023 have killed over 8,900 people
Dumpling News · Published 06 Sep 2026, 14:38 KST Lebanese health authorities report that Israeli attacks since October 2023 have killed more than 8,900 peop…
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Yemen government launches air attacks on Houthi positions in western provinces
Dumpling News · Published 06 Sep 2026, 12:28 KST Yemen’s internationally recognised government has launched air strikes against Houthi positions in Taiz and…