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'No home left' for Gazans stranded in West Bank since Oct 7
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (730+ words) Under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, a dozen men from Gaza live in a former changing room, blocked from returning home by the war that erupted more than two and a half years ago. Among those stranded is…...
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (684+ words) By Idrees Ali, Erin Banco and Hatem Maher WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 9 (Reuters) - The U. S. and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire,…...
Why Iran's wartime behavior risks lasting rupture with Gulf states
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (141+ words) Iran's rhetoric and policies toward Gulf states have sharply escalated, raising questions about whether years of painstaking regional rapprochement can survive mounting distrust and maritime confrontations. Why Iran's wartime behavior risks lasting rupture with Gulf states Subscribe for as low…...
How "dog mom" vacuum cleaner ad sparked culture war in Turkey - AL-MONITOR: The Middle East's leading independent news source since 2012
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (732+ words) A Mother's Day advertisement featuring a "dog mom" might pass in most places as cozy lifestyle marketing " but not in Turkey. A commercial released by household appliance maker Bosch Turkey earlier this month quickly spiraled into a controversy over family…...
Analysis-Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (1496+ words) By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - With his decision to pull some U. S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran's recent attacks on an important Gulf partner, President…...
Trapped seafarers traumatised by Gulf fighting: charities
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (645+ words) Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn. From captains to cooks, engineers and other officers, the…...
Turkey navigates Gulf rivalries while Kurdish peace efforts resurface
13+ hour, 19+ min ago (550+ words) Welcome to'AL-MONITOR Turkey, where we wrap up the leading stories of the week. This edition looks at Turkey's busy diplomatic week, Ankara's balancing act between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and the latest twist in the Kurdish peace…...
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
13+ hour, 30+ min ago (199+ words) WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U. S. Treasury on Friday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for aiding efforts by Iran's military to secure weapons and raw materials used to build Tehran's Shahed drones. The Treasury…...
Russia's Lavrov tells UAE counterpart of need to support US-Iran talks
13+ hour, 55+ min ago (193+ words) May 8 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his United Arab Emirates counterpart on Friday that U. S. -Iran talks needed to be supported to prevent a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East."The Russian side emphasised the need to focus…...
Iraq's Sadr says 'exclude' armed groups from next government as pressure builds
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (150+ words) The cleric's call comes as Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi tries to form a government amid political divisions and US demands to curb the influence of Iran-backed actors. Iraq's Sadr says 'exclude' armed groups from next government as pressure builds Subscribe…...