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World / Middle East

UN nuclear chief urges 'more transparency' from Iran 02 Jun 2025 - 02:46 pm
Vehicles of delegations leave the Omani embassy after a fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, in Rome on May 23, 2025. Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP.
UNRWA: Aid distribution in Gaza becomes death trap 02 Jun 2025 - 02:17 pm
Palestinian rescuers evacuate injured people in an ambulance after an Israeli drone reportedly opened fire on civilian gatherings near an aid distribution point not far from the so-called
Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun 02 Jun 2025 - 01:28 pm
This picture shows a view of Islam's holy city of Mecca with Muslim worshippers at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on June 1, 2025. Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP.
Iraq probes fish die-off in southern marshes 02 Jun 2025 - 12:07 pm
This aerial view shows a man inspecting dead fish during a mass die-off at the Ibn Najm marsh on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Qassem al-KAABI / AFP)
Egypt's startup funding surges 130 pct to 228 mln USD in Jan.-May 01 Jun 2025 - 07:44 pm
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Current aid distribution methods fail to meet urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza: UNRWA 01 Jun 2025 - 05:56 pm
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'All I think about is Gaza': War weighs heavy on hajj pilgrims 01 Jun 2025 - 03:42 pm
A Saudi flag flies as behind are pictured tents housing Muslim pilgrims in Mina near Islam's holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Hazem Bader / AFP)
VIDEO: Sudden hailstorm lashes Egypt's Alexandria 31 May 2025 - 03:11 pm
Municipal emergency service staff clear hail blocking an underpass after a windstorm struck Egypt's northern city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast in the early hours on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Hazem Gouda / AFP)
Moroccan women embroider 'art with purpose' 31 May 2025 - 08:40 am
French Morocco artist Margaux Derhy (C) talks to participants during an embroidery workshop in Sidi Rbat on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid Bziouat / AFP)
Gaza ceasefire deal 'very close': US President Trump 30 May 2025 - 10:11 pm
US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday. (Photo by Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post)
Syria welcomes Japan's decision to lift sanctions on four banks 30 May 2025 - 08:05 pm
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UN declares Gaza the most food-insecure place in the world 30 May 2025 - 07:56 pm
People queue with pots to receive charity meals from a kitchen in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on April 24, 2025. (Photo by Bashar Taleb / AFP)
Syrian government signs strategic MOU with consortium of international companies led by UCC Holding to develop large-scale Power Generation Projects 30 May 2025 - 11:28 am
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Iraq, Russia discuss counterterrorism cooperation 30 May 2025 - 12:37 am
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Israeli Security Cabinet approves 22 new settlements in the Occupied West Bank 29 May 2025 - 08:09 pm
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Israeli occupation announces creation of 22 settlements in West Bank 29 May 2025 - 03:06 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. An Israeli occupation soldier aims his rifle as a Palestinian man looks on during a raid in the heart of the Palestinian city of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank on May 27, 2025. Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP.
Saudi Arabia, India discuss enhancing bilateral relationship 28 May 2025 - 06:52 pm
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22 out of 38 hospitals knocked out of service amid ongoing Israeli offensive: Gaza health ministry  28 May 2025 - 04:03 pm
Smoke billowing above destroyed buildings during Israeli bombardment in the besieged Palestinian territory on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Jack Guez / AFP)