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Iran accuses Kuwait of 'unlawful' boat attack, demands release
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Kuwait on Wednesday of unlawfully attacking an Iranian vessel and detaining four nationals near an island used by US forces for strikes against the Islamic Republic, demanding their immediate release and warning that Tehran reserves the right to respond.
13 May 2026
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US blockade redirects 67 vessels from Iranian ports: CENTCOM
US Central Command said Wednesday that American naval forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels attempting to access Iranian ports over the past four weeks under a maritime blockade, adding that warning shots were fired at two commercial ships earlier this week to enforce compliance.
13 May 2026
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Palestine hails EU sanctions on Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin welcomed the European Union's decision to sanction extremist Israeli settlers and organizations involved in violence and illegal settlement activity, calling for concrete measures to address ongoing attacks in the occupied territory.
13 May 2026
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Netanyahu appears at Tel Aviv court for 87th corruption hearing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared at Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday for the 87th hearing in his corruption trial, as proceedings shifted focus to Case 2000 involving alleged media favors while separate war crimes charges loom at The Hague.
13 May 2026
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Trump: Media criticism of Iran war is 'virtual treason'
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused media outlets critical of his administration's war against Iran of committing "virtual treason," claiming the coverage aids the enemy and gives Tehran false hope amid stalled ceasefire negotiations.
13 May 2026
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Iran denies Kuwait’s IRGC infiltration claims, cites navigation failure
Tehran has rejected Kuwait’s allegations that four IRGC members attempted to infiltrate the Gulf state, saying a navigation system failure caused their boat to stray into Kuwaiti waters. Kuwait claims the suspects admitted to planning hostile acts.
13 May 2026
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Eurovision 'has no future': Artists stage Brussels alternative
Belgian artists and activists staged an alternative musical festival in Brussels on Tuesday coinciding with the Eurovision semi-finals to protest Israel's participation in the contest, accusing organizers of abandoning founding values of unity while normalizing violence against Palestinians in Gaza.
13 May 2026
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Iran sets five conditions for new US talks
Iran will not resume negotiations with the United States unless five trust-building conditions are met, including ending the war, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, paying war compensation, and recognising Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fars News Agency.
12 May 2026
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Netanyahu appears in court for 86th corruption hearing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared before a Tel Aviv court for the 86th time in his ongoing corruption trial. He faces bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges in three major cases. Netanyahu denies all wrongdoing. He is also wanted by the ICC for war crimes in Gaza.
12 May 2026
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‘I dig with my hands’: Gaza man searches for 24 lost relatives after 2 years
Mahmoud Hilleh, 40, has been digging for over two years with only a pickaxe and shovel to recover his family from the rubble of their five-story apartment building bombed by Israel in December 2023. He has found 14 bodies; 24 remain buried.
12 May 2026
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Knesset advances bill to take control of West Bank heritage sites
The Israeli Knesset has passed the first reading of a bill that would place archaeological and heritage sites in the occupied West Bank under direct Israeli control, granting authorities powers to excavate, develop, and expropriate land. Two more readings are required to become law.
12 May 2026
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Israeli army raids Ramallah, renews closure of Al Jazeera office
Israeli forces raided the West Bank city of Ramallah early Tuesday, storming Al Jazeera’s office and renewing a closure order. Military measures tightened at northern entrances, disrupting Palestinian movement with road closures and tear gas.
12 May 2026
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Trump weighs resuming military action against Iran
President Trump is reportedly growing frustrated with Iran’s handling of negotiations and is increasingly considering resuming military operations halted since April. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and some Pentagon officials are pushing for targeted strikes to weaken Tehran’s position.
12 May 2026
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EU, Syria hold first high-level dialogue to boost ties
The European Union and Syria held their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels on Monday, focusing on deepening cooperation and addressing regional challenges. The meeting followed the EU’s decision to lift the partial suspension of the EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement imposed in 2011.
12 May 2026
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UN records over 1,296 Israeli strikes in Lebanon in 3 days
UNIFIL has recorded more than 1,296 Israeli military trajectories in Lebanon over the past three days, alongside daily freedom-of-movement denials for peacekeepers. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating, with 87 killed over the weekend despite a ceasefire.
11 May 2026
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US says 62 commercial vessels redirected under Iran naval blockade
US Central Command said on Monday that 62 commercial vessels have been redirected and four disabled under a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, as regional tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz following weeks of conflict between Washington and Tehran.
11 May 2026
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Iran warns of ‘memorable lesson’ after Trump rejection
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has declared that Iran’s armed forces are ready to deliver a “memorable lesson” to any aggression, following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war. Qalibaf said opponents “will be surprised.”
11 May 2026
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Israeli minister plans West Bank land seizure after EU sanctions
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has presented a plan to seize strategic land across the occupied West Bank, defying new EU sanctions on Israeli settlers. Smotrich called European criticism “hypocrisy” and insisted on “strengthening settlements” in what he called “Israel’s security belt.”
11 May 2026
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Fidan meets Qatari deputy PM for defence talks
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks in Doha with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, as part of his visit to the Qatari capital.
11 May 2026
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