Middle East

The New York Times

February 05, 2026

US and Iran Set for Anticipated Omani Diplomatic Talks on Friday

The US and Iran prepare for crucial diplomatic discussions in Oman, amid recent uncertainties about schedules and formats.

#US-Iran relations #diplomacy #Middle East

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The Guardian

December 20, 2025

US Strikes Dozens of ISIS Targets in Syria Following Fatal Attack

The United States launched extensive airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria after two American soldiers and an interpreter were killed in a weekend attack.

#Syria #ISIS #counterterrorism

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Al Jazeera

December 20, 2025

Pro-Palestinian Hunger Strikers Near Death in British Prisons

Six British activists linked to Palestine Action face life-threatening conditions during hunger strikes in prison, raising concerns about protest rights and prison conditions.

#Palestine Action #hunger strike #British prisons

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Deutsche Welle

December 20, 2025

Trump's Venezuela Naval Blockade Threat: Impact on Maduro & Markets

US President Trump threatens naval blockade against Venezuela's oil exports, potentially devastating Maduro's regime while global oil markets may remain stable.

#Venezuela #oil-markets #US-foreign-policy

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The Guardian

December 19, 2025

Iranian Boxing Champion Faces Execution After Retrial Rejection

Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani faces imminent execution after Iran's supreme court rejected his retrial request, highlighting the regime's continued crackdown on dissent.

#Iran #human-rights #execution

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BBC

December 19, 2025

Eurovision Boycott: Four Nations Withdraw Over Israel Participation

Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia announce Eurovision boycott following EBU's decision to allow Israel's participation amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

#Eurovision #boycott #Israel

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The New York Times

December 19, 2025

Legendary War Correspondent Peter Arnett Dies at 91

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Peter Arnett, renowned for his fearless Vietnam War coverage and decades of conflict reporting for CNN, has passed away at 91.

#war-correspondent #journalism #vietnam-war

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BBC

December 19, 2025

US Conducts Second Mass Deportation of Iranian Nationals Amid Tensions

Over 50 Iranian nationals were deported from Arizona in the latest mass removal operation, highlighting escalating immigration enforcement amid US-Iran diplomatic tensions.

#US-Iran relations #immigration enforcement #deportation

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France 24

December 19, 2025

French Court Sentences IS Repatriate to 10 Years in Terror Case

Carole Sun becomes second French woman repatriated from Syrian IS camps to receive lengthy prison sentence for terrorist conspiracy in landmark case.

#France #Islamic State #terrorism

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BBC

December 19, 2025

Israel Eliminates Hamas Commander Raed Saad in Targeted Gaza Strike

Israeli forces killed senior Hamas Qassam Brigades commander Raed Saad in a precision strike, marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

#Israel #Hamas #Gaza

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BBC

December 18, 2025

Inside the Gaza Ceasefire Command: Multinational Hub Monitors Peace

BBC gains exclusive access to the Civil-Military Coordination Centre where soldiers from over 20 nations work alongside diplomats to oversee Gaza ceasefire operations.

#Gaza ceasefire #international peacekeeping #Middle East diplomacy

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The Guardian

December 18, 2025

NSW Government Faces Backlash Over Protest Ban After Bondi Attack

NSW Premier Chris Minns faces criticism from activists and Jewish groups over plans to restrict protests following the Bondi terrorist attack, with critics warning against eroding democratic freedoms.

#australia #terrorism #civil-liberties

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