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Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza, as mediators push for US-Iran talks
Trump says the situation with Iran is ‘going fine’ and US forces are in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli strikes kill at least six, including children, across Gaza Strip
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa: Syria seeking security deal with Israel
Syrian President al-Sharaa tells Al Jazeera Damascus seeks a security deal with Israel, and warns of chaos in Lebanon.
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A Game of Double Standards
Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.
Published On 23 Jul 2026
EXPLAINER
What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?
The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran has responded.
ANALYSIS
Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.
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Iran’s supreme leader warns US of ‘unforgettable lessons’ amid MoU breaches
Mojtaba Khamenei says Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’ and that ‘bullying’ is a core element of US foreign policy.
From: NewsFeed
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States
Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.
Published On 17 Jul 2026
‘Yuba’ – My dear father
My father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, believed leadership meant putting Qatar and its people first.
