Vedant Patel
Israeli strikes on Gaza's Rafah as US warns of potential 'disaster'
Israel conducted fresh strikes on southern Gaza's overcrowded border town of Rafah on Friday, where more than a million displaced Palestinians have sought shelter, with key backer the United States warning of a looming "disaster".
Iran seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US
Iran's navy seized a ship off Oman to retaliate for the "theft" of its oil from the same tanker last year by the United States, state media said Thursday.
The United States condemned what it called an "unlawful seizure" and demanded Iran "immediately release the ship and its crew".
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Humanitarian Appeal: US Calls on Israel to Protect Palestinian Lives
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has called on the Israeli government to make a clear distinction between Hamas terrorists and innocent Palestinian civilians. This request came as Israel escalated its response after a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7.
Sudan: Hostilities continue – Anxiety for the trapped Greeks
Fighting is raging in Sudan, with the army carrying out airstrikes even in districts of Khartoum, in an attempt to wipe out paramilitary troops of the elite "Rapid Reaction Force" who tried to seize the Presidential Palace as well as the capital's international airport.
Washington stops short of tongue-lashing Nicosia
Washington says there is no new policy to announce regarding a recent arms embargo lift on the Republic of Cyprus, following news that US sanctions have been imposed on several dealers including individuals who are based on the island.
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Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim
Iran said on Jan. 14 it had executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry, despite an international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid nationwide protests.
Iran's Mizan news agency, associated with the country's judiciary, announced Ali Reza Akbari's hanging.
US warns of sanctions over Iran drone ties after Kiev strikes
The United States warned on Oct. 18 it would take action against companies and nations working with Iran's drone program after Russia used the imports for deadly kamikaze strikes in Kiev.
Haiti’s leader requests foreign armed forces to quell chaos
Haiti's government has agreed to request the help of international troops as gangs and protesters paralyze the country and supplies of water, fuel and basic goods dwindle, according to a document published Friday.
US warns Moscow not to divert power from Ukraine nuclear plant
Washington on Thursday warned Russia against diverting energy from a nuclear plant Kiev says was cut off from its grid, as calls for an independent inspection of the facility mount.
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is under occupation by Moscow's troops and was disconnected from the national power supply on Thursday, the state energy operator said.