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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israeli elections take shape amid intersecting pressures of ongoing conflict, national security demands, and complex coalition arithmetic.
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Israel’s election: Five key things to know
Israeli voters head to the polls in the first national election since the October 7 attack, with political legacies and financial markets hanging in the balance.
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Rumor Roundup: WWE talent unhappy, The Rock backstage talk, TNA signings, more!
UFC President Dana White has confirmed the cancellation of scheduled events in Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Diplomatic friction mounts as Iran pressures European nations over their stance regarding the ongoing United States and Israeli military conflict.
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Realignment and the Realities of the Middle East
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Israeli elections: What are the possible outcomes?
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Jordan’s King Abdullah orders firm response after deadly church attack
King Abdullah of Jordan has ordered a firm response following a deadly church attack, according to regional reporting.
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Survivor of deadly attack on Jordan church describes people crawling for their lives
A survivor's harrowing account and a rising death toll mark the aftermath of a deadly shooting attack at a church in Jordan.
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Business
What’s Priced into Brent at $117?
Global oil prices fluctuate as markets weigh United States and Iran diplomacy alongside Middle East supply threats and attacks.
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What’s not on the ballot in Israel: Peace
Israel enters a high-stakes 2026 election where Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu amid fears of Knesset deadlock and a lack of peace on the ballot.
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Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
United States intelligence warnings regarding advanced Iranian plotting have triggered Mideast outposts evacuations and financial market shifts.
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The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars
The Epstein files have unexpectedly emerged as a messaging weapon used by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia.
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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu With Responsibility-First Stance
Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming Israeli elections.
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Iran Plots, Houthi Attacks Spur US Departure Orders in Mideast
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Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism
Seven people are killed and forty others wounded after gunmen open fire at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan.
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Trump Says We’re Winning in Iran. The Troops Are Telling a Very Different Story.
Contradictions emerge between Trump's claims of victory in Iran and reports of extensive damage and abandonment at U.S. bases in the Gulf region.
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$120 Oil Is Almost Here, and Trump Has Few Good Options
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Stock Market Today: Dow Falls On Rising Oil Prices; These AI Players Slide Amid Earnings News (Live Coverage)
Stock markets face downward pressure as rising oil prices driven by Middle East tensions impact trading.
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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
Seven people are reported killed after gunmen opened fire inside a church during a funeral in Jordan.
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Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a hawkish alternative to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking intense international debate.
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Business
Oil prices approach Iran-war highs as soaring tanker rates trigger a second energy squeeze
Oil prices climb to five-month highs amid escalating fears of renewed United States strikes on Iran and rising Mideast tensions.
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COMMENTARY: Don't mistake Mideast oil rebound for normality
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Final Israeli polls point to stalemate ahead of Tuesday’s election
Final pre-election polls indicate a legislative deadlock in Israel ahead of Tuesday's vote.
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Markets sell off worldwide as further conflict looms in the Middle East and Elon Musk cuts capex guidance
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Oil is now flowing out of the Persian Gulf like before the Iran war. Why prices may still not come down anytime soon.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Cuts Loss But Chips Hammered As Lam Tumbles 10% (Live Coverage)
US equity futures and major indices decline amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, and tech stock losses.
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U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms
Global markets and diplomatic channels react as the United States orders embassy staff and families to depart Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. troops and diplomats evacuating Middle East posts, sources say
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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
Regional tensions escalate as Saudi air defenses intercept Houthi missiles and intelligence warnings highlight active threats against US personnel.
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A look at the major candidates in Israel’s election next week
Final Israeli polls show a dead heat and stalemate ahead of Tuesday's election as major candidates make their final pitches.
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Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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A Jewish Currents Guide to the Israeli Elections
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ukraine Deployed Drone Units around Iran, Tehran Weighs Response
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Exclusive: Full text of the Mecca defence pact signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Turkey moves to ratify the Mecca defence pact signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as regional attacks test the new alliance.
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Trump admin sees escalating risk from Houthis, prompting unprecedented wave of warnings
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Global oil prices hit highest level in 5 months amid attacks on ships, facilities
10 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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US leaving oil-for-security approach, not Middle East: Envoy Tom Barrack
US envoy Tom Barrack reassures Gulf allies that Washington is shifting away from its traditional oil-for-security framework.
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Iran regime under pressure as rebel groups escalate attacks in volatile southeast
The Iranian regime faces mounting pressure in the southeast as escalating rebel attacks and targeted assassinations draw regional blame.
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The Limits of American Power
8 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Hegseth reportedly meets Netanyahu during secret visit to Israel
Coverage indicates that Hegseth reportedly held a secret meeting with Netanyahu during a visit to Israel.
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Freshfields Leader Accidentally Sends Secret AI Spinoff Plan To The Whole Firm, With A Bonus Insult To Some Very Important Clients
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news
Pete Hegseth's unannounced meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel sparks international discussion ahead of elections.
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Gaza flotilla postpones mission to 2027 after mechanical failures, migrant deaths at sea
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Oil reverses course higher after US and Houthi attacks
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Everything is going wrong for Muhammad bin Salman
Saudi Arabia faces crumbling ambitions and escalating regional conflicts as Houthi fighting continues.
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BoJ Governor Ueda: Middle East conflict is driving up energy and other supply-driven inflation pressures
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda flags Middle East conflict pressures on inflation as underlying price goals draw near.
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US issues rare Middle East red alert warning to its citizens in the region
The United States has issued a rare red alert warning, urging citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance.
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Live Updates: Russian foreign minister says he's visiting Iran for talks to avert return to "large-scale war"
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in Tehran for diplomatic talks aimed at averting a large-scale regional war.
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Oil prices slide as sanctions relief on Russian crude raises hopes of increased supply
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Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s Military Limitations Are Being Exposed by Houthi Attacks
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Iran war: Saudi helicopter crash kills two as tanker attacks threaten Hormuz
A Saudi-led coalition helicopter crash near the Yemeni border kills two officers amidst ongoing regional conflict.
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Arab states see hawks ruling Israel no matter who wins vote, but still sense room for change
Israel heads to a crucial election viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu, featuring tight polls and 37 competing parties.
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Egypt's Sissi says he'll defend Saudi Arabia, if asked
Egypt is weighing military intervention to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks, sparking regional tension and parliamentary debate.
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia reportedly based on intelligence provided by Iran
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The Axis of Upheaval Goes to War
Recent coverage examines how Russia, China, and the strategic partnership with Iran drive growing international upheaval.
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Super tanker ablaze after striking mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC says
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Houthis encircle new target in conflict with Saudi-backed forces
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The Victory of Asymmetry in the Iran War
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‘This is our homeland’: Netanyahu slams Obama for saying Israel ‘took land off people’
Benjamin Netanyahu responds publicly to statements made by Barack Obama regarding land and the displacement of populations.