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Ethiopians on death row in Saudi Arabia: Prisoners calling the BBC from their cells
Ethiopian prisoners on death row in Saudi Arabia are calling the BBC directly from their prison cells amid new executions.
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Iran targets strategic U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain after Egypt drone attack
Iran’s claim of a Kuwait air‑base strike and targeting of U.S. assets in Kuwait and Bahrain after an Egyptian drone attack signals a rapid regional escalation.
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Hamas reaches Gaza disarmament agreement with Board of Peace
Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal via the Board of Peace, sparking regional diplomatic ripples and unanswered questions.
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Iran War Live Updates: Egypt Attack Threatens to Expand War as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes
Regional and global powers adjust alignments as conflict involving the U.S. and Iran continues to develop.
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Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
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Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies
US and Saudi forces resume strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, ending a recent pause in American operations.
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Live updates: US and Iranian forces resume attacks in Middle East, piercing relative calm
A high-level diplomatic meeting between Iraqi and Saudi leadership is called off following recent military strikes.
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
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Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
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Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’
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Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM
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Republican senator breaks ranks with Trump over controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
A Republican senator breaks ranks with Donald Trump as a controversial US-Saudi nuclear deal heads to Congress for review.
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Iran-Oman Talks Focused on Restarting Hormuz Shipping Traffic
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
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Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
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Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause
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‘There is no enrichment envisioned’ in Saudi nuclear deal, Waltz says
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Saudi Arabia’s Vast Oil Supplies Now Increasingly Depend on a Single Exit
Saudi Arabia's vast oil supplies increasingly depend on a single exit route, according to recent business coverage.
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WATCH: Democrats blast Trump Saudi nuclear deal as GOP touts regional alliance
A proposed US-Saudi nuclear agreement sparks intense political debate over regional alliances, international safeguards, and financial ties.
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Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns, brutally KOs Kristian Prenga to set up Tyson Fury mega-fight
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Live updates: There’s an apparent pause in US-Iran strikes, even as a new front emerges on the Red Sea
The US has paused nightly strikes on Iran as military conflict expands into the Red Sea and Caspian regions with new Houthi-Saudi clashes.
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Weird Al > Hideo Kojima
Coverage tracks public interest surrounding Weird Al Yankovic after disclosures regarding a seven-figure financial offer from Saudi Arabia.
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Live updates: Strikes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi rebels open a new front in Middle East conflict
Houthi rebels have launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, opening a new front in the broader Middle East conflict.
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Houthis fire missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on a Yemeni city
Houthi forces launch missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, widening the regional conflict and slowing Red Sea shipping.
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Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as US attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait
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Live Updates: Iran reports no new strikes by U.S. for first time in 2 weeks
Coverage tracks an apparent halt in mutual strikes between the United States and Iran after thirteen days of conflict.
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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as Middle East war widens
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, intensifying regional instability and threatening critical Red Sea trade.
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Houthis vow retaliation after Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen in widening of Middle East war
Houthis launch missile strikes on Saudi Arabia and vow retaliation after Saudi attacks on Yemen, sparking a wider Middle East flare‑up.
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Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
President Trump balances threats of escalated military action with hints of diplomacy amid an intensifying war between the United States and Iran.
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Trump says ‘nobody got out ahead’ on Saudi nuclear deal despite Abraham Accords twist
Former President Trump addresses internal friction over a Saudi nuclear deal and its potential implications for the Abraham Accords.
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Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
Saudi Arabia has launched strikes on Houthi-held Hodeidah in Yemen following an attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea.
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Trump says Saudi nuclear agreement won't move forward without Abraham Accords: 'They have to be a member'
Donald Trump is conditioning a Saudi nuclear agreement on the kingdom's entry into the Abraham Accords to normalize ties with Israel.
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Add a month at sea and $2.5 million - what it costs oil tankers to flee Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
Oil tankers are rerouting away from the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits, incurring millions in extra costs and extending voyages by 48 days.
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How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing
President Trump's sudden shift regarding a nuclear settlement with Saudi Arabia has sparked international watchdog interest and political debate.
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Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga: Briton embraces comeback spotlight before fight in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua steps into the heavyweight spotlight against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia amid intense media coverage.
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Turned Down Million-Dollar Offer to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘I Don’t Need to Take Any Money if It Makes Me Feel Icky’
Comedy legend ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic sparked conversation by rejecting a million-dollar offer to perform at a Saudi Arabia comedy festival.
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US-Saudi nuclear deal relies on it recognising Israel, says Trump
Trump ties the US-Saudi nuclear deal to Saudi recognition of Israel, upending the agreement shortly after its signing.
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Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound
International condemnation mounts as an Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists storming the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
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Iran War Latest: Trump threatens Iran and Houthis with "major military punishment" as war spreads to Red Sea
Oil prices surge toward $100 as Donald Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with "major military punishment" following attacks in the Red Sea.
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Live updates: Oil nears $100 as Red Sea attacks mark new escalation in Iran conflict
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel following a dangerous escalation of conflict involving Iran and attacks in the Red Sea.
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Trump says Saudi nuclear deal does not include enrichment, Riyadh must join Abraham Accords
Trump links a new U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement to normalization with Israel and uranium enrichment restrictions.
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U.S. Signs Deal to Help Saudis Obtain Nuclear Power
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U.S. signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that gives it path to enriching fuel
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a nuclear cooperation agreement, drawing alarm from Israel and sparking broad debate.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have launched missile attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional conflict and threatening global trade.
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Houthis enforce Red Sea blockade, bringing fears of further economic disruption
Houthi forces have targeted Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, heightening concerns regarding regional stability and global trade routes.
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U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race
A newly signed U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement has ignited international debate regarding potential regional arms proliferation.
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US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The United States has signed a landmark nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, potentially enabling the kingdom to enrich uranium and develop nuclear power.
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Ships bound for Saudi Arabia turn around in sign of new Red Sea blockade
Vessel traffic bound for Saudi Arabia reverses course as a potential new Red Sea blockade threatens critical oil chokepoints.
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Saudis and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium, reports say
Reports indicate the US and Saudi Arabia have struck a nuclear agreement allowing uranium enrichment.
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Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reached a civil nuclear energy agreement that may permit the Kingdom to enrich its own uranium fuel.
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Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say
Trump plans to seek congressional approval for a US-Saudi nuclear energy pact that reportedly lacks standard safeguards and normalization mentions.
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Exclusive | Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom
President Trump has approved a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, though the agreement is now tied to the kingdom's normalization of ties with Israel.
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US greenlights Saudi nuclear enrichment without safeguards: Report
The United States has reportedly approved a landmark deal allowing Saudi Arabia to pursue nuclear enrichment without standard safeguards.
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Trump says US will ‘take care’ of Houthis if Red Sea strait blocked
Trump warns of US action against Houthi forces as shipping disruptions intensify across the Red Sea corridor.
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Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
Saudi oil tankers turn back in the Red Sea as Houthi threats and blockades widen the US-Iran war and alarm global markets.
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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping and strategic straits amid a widening conflict involving the U.S., Iran, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
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Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks, After Killing of U.S. Soldiers
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis declare a shipping blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the critical Red Sea gateway.
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Global oil prices dip below $87 a barrel after new Iran ceasefire proposal. Blockade on Saudi by Yemen’s Houthis keeps losses in check.
Oil prices slip below $87 as Iran's ceasefire offer and a Houthi blockade reshape market dynamics
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Yemen's Houthis say they will impose naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions and threatening global oil supplies.