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Trump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
Berlin says 'prepared' for fewer US troops, as Trump says German chancellor should focus on European affairs, not Iran.
Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
Chris Weafer says the UAE's OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike
A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
‘Act of piracy’: World reacts to Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
World leaders condemn the interception of the boats bound for Gaza as violating international law.
From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks
Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress
The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.