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'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'
'No food in the market': Gaza faces dire shortages as conflict continues
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35, rescuers reported.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
UN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probe
Fifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.
‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.
Watch: Masked US cops ‘spirit away’ Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the academic community.
US approves $3.4 billion drone sale to Qatar
Drones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.
‘Beaten by soldiers’: Palestinian filmmaker detained, released
Israeli police released Hamdan Ballal after detaining him on Monday.
‘Bailing Europe out again’: Journalist added to US Defence chat on Yemen strikes
The Atlantic magazine's editor got advance notice of the strikes via Signal.
Tallying the dead once again: Photos from the Gaza strikes
New York Times: After a 60-day truce, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed over 400 people
Israel launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’
At least 436 people were killed in the latest Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.
Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.
US strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacks
Trump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.
Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in ceasefire talks
Militant group has accused Israel of keeping troops in the strategic Philadelphi Corridor.
ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.
‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.
Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.
‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.
How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.
‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.
‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s vision
The reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.
‘Hell plan’ unveiled: Israel’s ceasefire strategy for Gaza
The decision aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.
Kurdish separatists declare ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle
Outlawed Kurdish militants declare ceasefire after Abdullah Ocalan’s call to disband.
Gaza ceasefire talks back on track after prisoner agreement
Hamas confirmed the release agreement, supervised by Egypt.
‘Most complicated crisis’: Gaza ceasefire faces new test
Israel halted prisoner releases after militants freed six hostages.
‘Blatant violation’: Hamas accuses Israel as prisoner release stalls
Hamas released six hostages on Saturday; Israel postponed the prisoner exchange.