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US senator says Trump’s Oman remarks show Iran war ‘off the rails’
US senator says Trump’s Oman remarks show Iran war ‘off the rails’ US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised President Donald Trump’s apparent threat to “blow up” Oman, saying it is “just one more sign of why this war has gone off the rails”. “They are in constant panic mode making mistake after mistake,” the Democratic senator from Connecticut wrote on X. Trump has faced growing criticism in recent days from both Democrats and Republicans over his handling of the war on Iran.
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Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab
Israel’s Gaza offshore gas plans condemned as illegal resource grab Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:16 Rights groups say exploration licences violate Palestinian sovereignty, while environmental advocates warn of risks A platform in the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, seen from the northern Israeli coastal town of Caesarea, on 29 August 2022 (Jack Gues/AFP) Off Israel ’s plans to explore for gas off the coast of Gaza have drawn condemnation from rights groups and environmental advocates. Since 2024, Israel has granted exploration licences for natural gas in areas considered part of Palestine ’s maritime boundary off Gaza’s shores. In February, energy minister Eli Cohen approved Israel’s fifth offshore gas licensing round in the Mediterranean.
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Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza
Netanyahu orders military to take control of '70 percent' of Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has ordered the Israeli army to increase their control of the occupied Gaza Strip to 70 percent in order to “squeeze Hamas”, in violation of their ceasefire. “We now control 60 percent of the territory on the strip,” from having previously controlled 50 percent, and now “my directive is to move to…70 percent,” the Israeli Prime Minister said in a conference in an occupied West Bank settlement. This comes as medical sources in Gaza announced the death toll from Israeli aggression has risen to 72,819, with over 170,000 injured since the start of Israel’s genocidal onslaught on the region.
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Egypt condemns attacks on Kuwait, affirms its full solidarity with it
CAIRO, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned the malicious attacks launched by Iran against the sisterly State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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Egypt condemns attacks on Kuwait, affirms its full solidarity with it
CAIRO, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned the malicious attacks launched by Iran against the sisterly State of Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and a serious breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.
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Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary general
Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary general Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Israeli ambassador to the UN announced on Thursday, calling it “outrageous” that Israel has been blacklisted by the UN over accusations of sexual violence in war zones. “We are done with this secretary-general,” Ambassador Anny Danon said in a video posted to X. מזכ״ל האו״ם החליט להכניס את ישראל לרשימה השחורה עם מחבלי חמאס.
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NXT Conclave 2026: PM Modi Unveils India's Energy Strategy
PNN New Delhi [India], March 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used the platform of the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to address the ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war and the resulting global energy crisis, saying the conflict has disrupted supply chains worldwide and affected every country to varying degrees.
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NXT Conclave 2026: PM Modi Unveils India's Energy Strategy
PNN New Delhi [India], March 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used the platform of the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to address the ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war and the resulting global energy crisis, saying the conflict has disrupted supply chains worldwide and affected every country to varying degrees.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Lebanon
On Thursday, the Israeli military launched airstrikes on the southern outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, for the first time in three weeks. Israel said it also targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon.
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Bahrain condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait
MANAMA, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the blatant Iranian attack targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, which was claimed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as the principles of good neighbourliness and international law.
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Bahrain condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait
MANAMA, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemned the blatant Iranian attack targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, which was claimed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as the principles of good neighbourliness and international law.
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IRGC threatens ‘firm response’ if US attacks continue
IRGC threatens ‘firm response’ if US attacks continue Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened retaliations in the event of renewed attacks after the US carried out a strike on the south of the country. “If this action is repeated, the US military will face a firm response,” the Guards said in a statement delivered to Iranian media.
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No Peace in Region without Elimination of Zionist Regime: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said there would be no peace in the region as long as the Zionist regime exists.
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Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns
Israeli army orders evacuation of six more southern Lebanon towns The Israeli army has issued another forced displacement order for six more towns and villages in southern Lebanon, saying attacks are forthcoming. In a post to X, the Israeli military’s Arabic-language spokesperson told residents of Habboush, Kafr Kila, Sahmar, Ain Qana, Nabatieh al-Tahta and Kafr Reman to evacuate their homes and move north of the Litani River. This comes as Israel continues to violate their ceasefire agreement with Lebanon and its troops invade past the so-called “buffer zone” further into Lebanese territory.
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Gulf countries, GCC condemn strikes on Kuwait
Gulf countries, GCC condemn strikes on Kuwait The UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have condemned the missile strike on a US base in Kuwait, in statements shared by their foreign ministries on social media, while the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also denounced the strike. The GCC statement from Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi called the attack a “flagrant violation” of international law and gave “full support for the state of Kuwait in all measures it takes to preserve its security and stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents”. معالي الأمين العام لمجلس التعاون @jasemalbudaiwi ، يدين بأشد العبارات استمرار الهجمات الإيرانية الغادرة على دولة الكويت، ويؤكد وقوف دول مجلس التعاون مع الكويت في إي إجراءات تتخذها لحفظ أمنها واستقرارها.
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IRGC Navy to Firmly Respond to Any Disruption in Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with a firm response, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.
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Israel says it hit 135 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in last 24 hours
Israel says it hit 135 Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon in last 24 hours The Israeli army has claimed to have attacked 135 “Hezbollah targets” over the last day in its renewed strikes on the region, in violation of the ceasefire. The most recent strike has hit an apartment of a residential building in southern Beirut, which the Israeli military has described as a “precision strike” thought to be a targeted assassination. This is the second strike in Beirut since mid-April, the first of which occurred on 6 May, when Israel said it was targeting a Hezbollah commander.
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Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks targeting its territories
KUWAIT, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Thursday the Iranian attacks targeting its territories with missiles and drones, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the country's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
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Kuwait strongly condemns Iranian attacks targeting its territories
KUWAIT, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Thursday the Iranian attacks targeting its territories with missiles and drones, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the country's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.
