Middle East
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Apr- 2025 -7 April
US Approves $400 Million Patriot Missile Upgrade for Kuwait
The US State Department has approved Kuwait’s request to upgrade and recertify its Patriot missiles for an estimated $400 million.
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7 April
UAE Presses Palestinian Cause During Rare Talks With Israel Minister
The United Arab Emirates foreign minister pressed the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict during a rare visit by Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar.
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7 April
Israel PM Netanyahu Orders ‘Strong Response’ to Rocket Fire From Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a "strong response" after around 10 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
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6 April
Israel Targets Hezbollah in South Lebanon as US Envoy Visits
An Israeli's strike that targeted Hezbollah killed two people in south Lebanon, as a US envoy was visiting the country for talks.
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6 April
Yemen Houthi Media Say One Dead in Air Strikes
Media aligned with Yemen's Houthi rebels said one person was killed in air strikes in the north of the country that they blamed on the US.
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6 April
Iran Rejects Trump Call for Direct Nuclear Talks
Iran's top diplomat has dismissed direct negotiations with the US as pointless, after US President Trump said he wanted face-to-face talks.
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5 April
Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Gaza City
Israel has launched a ground offensive in Gaza City expanding operations as rescuers reported at least 30 killed in the Palestinian territory.
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5 April
Syrian Kurdish Fighters Leave Aleppo Areas Under Deal With Authorities
Kurdish fighters withdrew from two neighborhoods of Syria's Aleppo city, as part of a broader push to integrate Kurdish-led institutions.
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4 April
Trump Says Wants ‘Direct Talks’ With Iran on Nukes Deal
US President Trump said he wanted "direct talks" with Tehran on nuclear deal, after he threatened to bomb Iran if it develops nuclear weapons.
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4 April
Israel Kills Hamas Commander in Lebanon Strike
Israel killed a commander of Hamas in a pre-dawn strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon that also killed his adult son and daughter.
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