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Assassination of Hamas Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad Challenges Gaza Ceasefire

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WORLD May 17, 2026, 6:45 pm

Assassination of Hamas Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad Challenges Gaza Ceasefire

The killing of Hamas's senior leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad by Israel raises questions about the future of Gaza ceasefire and Hamas's operational…

Palestinian Schoolchildren Flee During Israeli Military Operation in West Bank

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May 17, 2026, 6:35 pm

Palestinian Schoolchildren Flee During Israeli Military Operation in West Bank

Israeli forces evacuated schools in Burqa village, Nablus, causing Palestinian children to flee amid heightened tensions in the occupied West Bank.

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Pro-Palestine Protest Marks Nakba at Historic Cape Town Site

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May 17, 2026, 6:30 pm

Pro-Palestine Protest Marks Nakba at Historic Cape Town Site

Activists in Cape Town held a pro-Palestine rally at South Africa's oldest colonial building to honor Nakba Day and show solidarity with…

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Senator Bill Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana GOP Primary After Trump Opposition

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May 17, 2026, 4:00 pm

Senator Bill Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana GOP Primary After Trump Opposition

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump post-Jan 6 Capitol attack, loses GOP primary amid political…

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Eid Al Adha 2026 Dates Announced in Turkey and Tunisia

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May 17, 2026, 3:50 pm

Eid Al Adha 2026 Dates Announced in Turkey and Tunisia

Turkey and Tunisia have officially declared the dates for Eid Al Adha 2026, marking a significant moment for Muslim communities in both…

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Israel’s Strikes on Doha and Tehran Signal New Warfare Dynamics

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May 17, 2026, 3:35 pm

Israel’s Strikes on Doha and Tehran Signal New Warfare Dynamics

Israel's recent attacks on Doha and Tehran reveal advanced military capabilities, potentially altering the unpredictability of modern warfare.

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Kuwait Authority Launches Inspection Drive at Amghara Scrapyard

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May 17, 2026, 2:50 pm

Kuwait Authority Launches Inspection Drive at Amghara Scrapyard

Kuwait's Public Authority for Industry initiates a comprehensive inspection campaign at Amghara scrapyard to enforce regulations and improve industrial stand...

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Iran Unveils New Shipping Management Plan for Strait of Hormuz

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May 17, 2026, 2:35 pm

Iran Unveils New Shipping Management Plan for Strait of Hormuz

Iran announces a strategic plan to oversee maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.

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Iran Names Qalibaf as Special Envoy for China Relations

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May 17, 2026, 2:25 pm

Iran Names Qalibaf as Special Envoy for China Relations

Iran appoints Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as special representative for China affairs, reinforcing strategic ties amid growing cooperation and a 25-year partners...

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