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Yemen’s Houthis Attack Saudi Refinery After Kingdom Signs Defense Pact
Yemen’s Houthis have attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery, they said, two days after the kingdom signed a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
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Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening To U.S. Concessions On Several Demands
The United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran more than five months ago.
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Israel Rejects Trump’s Gaza Plan, More Details Emerge On The Strait Of Hormuz And Other Mideast News
Israel’s prime minister is rejecting Trump’s deal for Gaza and says Israeli forces won’t withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas disarms.
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Boy George vows to fire members of his band who refuse to perform scandal-hit pro-Israel song with him
Boy George has reportedly said he will dismiss members of his band if they refuse to perform a pro-Israel song that has attracted controversy. The dispute highlights tensions over artists’ political expression and whether musicians should be expected to take part in performances they may personally oppose. The available article text does not provide the…
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Hasan Piker stands by ‘intentionally provocative’ claims that Hamas is ‘a thousand times better’ than Israel
Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has defended remarks in which he called Hamas “a thousand times better” than Israel, telling Rolling Stone the comment was “intentionally provocative.” The controversy comes as Piker faces wider scrutiny over his political influence, including a university lecture that was cancelled amid free speech concerns and criticism of his ties…
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CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air
CNN has defended its coverage of the Iran conflict after retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt publicly questioned the network’s reliance on unnamed sources during a television appearance. The exchange has drawn attention to broader debates about the use of anonymous sourcing in reporting on sensitive military and diplomatic matters, with the network insisting its journalism…
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Murphy says Israel ‘not aligned’ with U.S. national security objectives
Sen. Chris Murphy said Israel’s actions and objectives were not aligned with those of the United States, signalling criticism from a Democratic senator of how the ally is pursuing its security policy. The remarks matter because they challenge the assumption that close US–Israeli ties always mean shared strategic goals. The article centres on Murphy’s assessment…
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Israel’s new $634M German-built ‘doomsday’ sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence
Israel has taken delivery of the INS Drakon, its most advanced and expensive submarine, built in Germany at a cost of $634 million (£497 million). The handover expands Israel’s naval fleet and is expected to significantly strengthen its underwater strike and reconnaissance capabilities at a time of heightened regional tensions, particularly with Iran. The INS…
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Fetterman ‘dares’ El-Sayed to stick with Piker, claims Michigan nominee has ‘little man syndrome energy’
Senator John Fetterman has publicly criticised Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed over his continued association with left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, warning that the alliance could jeopardise the party’s chances of holding the battleground seat. The exchange escalated after El-Sayed reportedly called Fetterman an “a——“, prompting Fetterman to hit back and “dare” him to keep…
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Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, demands Hamas disarm first
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas undergoes “genuine disarmament, not fictitious disarmament.” The rejection, delivered during a ministerial meeting on 9 August 2026, exposes a fundamental disagreement over sequencing that threatens to unravel months…