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Iran says respecting its rights is key to ending conflict
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Iran says respecting its rights is key to ending conflict

Iran says respecting its rights is key to ending conflict An Iranian

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Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel over suspected drone intrusion
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel over suspected drone intrusion

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel over suspected drone intrusion

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Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff leadSport
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs for 2-1 NBA playoff lead

Reigning NBA champions see four members of their bench finish in double figures to set up the precious road win.

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Tanker carrying Saudi crude set to arrive in Japan
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Tanker carrying Saudi crude set to arrive in Japan

Tanker carrying Saudi crude set to arrive in Japan The first Japanese

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Video: Flotilla activist alleges torture and sexual abuse in Israeli detention
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Video: Flotilla activist alleges torture and sexual abuse in Israeli detention

Video: Flotilla activist alleges torture and sexual abuse in Israeli detention

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Tanker reports security incident near Yemen’s Socotra Island
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Tanker reports security incident near Yemen’s Socotra Island

Tanker reports security incident near Yemen’s Socotra Island The UK

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Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza’s children face skin disease crisisNews
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Burn-like rashes and hunger: Gaza’s children face skin disease crisis

Overcrowded camps in Gaza see a surge in skin diseases. Children are most affected as healthcare services collapse.

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Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO filesShow Types
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Trump releases new batch of previously classified UFO files

The Trump administration has released a second batch of previously classified files on UFO sightings.

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High oil prices help Gulf states weather regional turmoil
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

High oil prices help Gulf states weather regional turmoil

High oil prices help Gulf states weather regional turmoil Major globa

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Israeli forces target refugee camps in central Gaza despite ceasefire
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Israeli forces target refugee camps in central Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli forces target refugee camps in central Gaza despite ceasefire

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Iranian foreign minister meets Pakistan army chief in Tehran
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Iranian foreign minister meets Pakistan army chief in Tehran

Iranian foreign minister meets Pakistan army chief in Tehran Iranian

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US lawmaker calls for vote to end US role in Lebanon war
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

US lawmaker calls for vote to end US role in Lebanon war

US lawmaker calls for vote to end US role in Lebanon war US Congressw

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Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimageShow Types
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for hajj pilgrimage

More than 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage

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Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?News
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Are India and Pakistan quietly preparing to restart dialogue?

India and Pakistan remain publicly entrenched, even as unofficial voices push for renewed dialogue and restraint.

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Gaza flotilla activists allege physical and sexual abuse in Israeli custody
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Gaza flotilla activists allege physical and sexual abuse in Israeli custody

Gaza flotilla activists allege physical and sexual abuse in Israeli custody

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Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?News
Al JazeeraMay 23, 2026

Why are anti-migrant attacks increasing in South Africa?

Rising xenophobia in South Africa leaves migrants facing harassment, job losses and community violence.

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India raises fuel prices for third time this month
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

India raises fuel prices for third time this month

India raises fuel prices for third time this month India’s state-run

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White House says Trump keeping all options open on Iran
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

White House says Trump keeping all options open on Iran

White House says Trump keeping all options open on Iran The White Hou

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WSJ: Trump has not ruled out strikes on Iran if talks fail
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

WSJ: Trump has not ruled out strikes on Iran if talks fail

WSJ: Trump has not ruled out strikes on Iran if talks fail US Preside

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Iran blames US for collapse of UN nuclear talks
Middle East EyeMay 23, 2026

Iran blames US for collapse of UN nuclear talks

Iran blames US for collapse of UN nuclear talks Iran’s mission to the

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