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Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.

US-Iran war: Is Tehran losing Strait of Hormuz ‘psychological leverage’? Expert decodes where Tehran stays strong
An expert said the Strait of Hormuz has always been one of the most powerful instruments in Iran's. “What has changed is that this instrument is becoming less decisive,” he noted.
U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq complete
Iran, which says its ultimate aim is to force American forces to leave the entire West Asia, casts the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq as a victory for its “axis of resistance” of allied armed groups across the region
Flydubai co-pilot 'planned attack before being hired', targeted Israel airport: Reports
Director Kiran Rao on how relationships have changed for modern generation
Kiran Rao shines a spotlight on her upcoming film 'Lust Stories 3', showcasing the changing dynamics of love among youth. She notes an increased liberty for this generation, allowing authentic expressions unfettered by old societal norms. The film delves into the romance of two individuals drawn to each other beyond…

Flydubai security lapses: Omani co-pilot barred at home, yet cleared for Israel flight
3 years after Oct 7, Israel honours officer whose Hamas attack warning was ignored
An intelligence officer from Israel's Unit 8200 has been acknowledged for issuing multiple warnings regarding the Hamas invasion prior to the catastrophic attack on October 7, 2023. Unfortunately, those alerts went unheeded, which led to a coordinated assault from Gaza, resulting in heavy casualties and numerous…

Blame Game In Israel Over flydubai Flight Horror, Netanyahu's Aide Faces Flak
With elections weeks away in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure amid investigations into a "terrorist attack" on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

‘Planned it even before I was hired’: What Flydubai co-pilot told investigators days after tragedy averted
The Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking Captain Smit Machchhar mid-air allegedly planned the attack before joining the airline. Investigators are probing his previous trips to Israel, career history, possible motive and links to Australia.
Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.
Oil prices ease slightly as G7 and Middle East crude supplies set to hit market
Oil prices saw a modest decline as fresh shipments from the Middle East hit the market. The G7's move to tap into emergency reserves reflects growing energy apprehensions. Nevertheless, the crude oil market stays turbulent, as conflicts in the Gulf region persist. Notably, Yemen's Saudi-backed government has initiated…