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The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel
It has to choose stability or permanent war.
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Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
DRC health minister visits hotspot for Ebola outbreak
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What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs.
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The world cannot afford to fail women, children and adolescents
Aid cuts, debt and conflict are pushing maternal and child health to breaking point.
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WHALES: Orcas southbound off West Seattle
We start Monday with orcas in the area! Kersti Muul tells us transient orcas are southbound approaching the Fauntleroy ferry…
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TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Monday watch
6:03 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Monday, May 18, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Mostly cloudy, becoming sunny, mid-60s high. Sunrise…
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Israeli forces begin intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Cyprus
Israeli forces have begun intercepting boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.
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Migrants ‘feared for their lives’ as Libyan gunmen fired on rescue ship
The Libyan coastguard threatened those on board Sea-Watch 5, but it’s the NGO ship’s captain who is under investigation.
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Iran plans to offer insurance for Hormuz transit: Will it work?
Iran proposes Bitcoin-based ship insurance for the Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to raise global maritime concerns.
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