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State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel

A state of emergency has been declared in Arad, southern Israel after an Iranian missile strike.

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US says it has crippled Iranian threat in Strait of Hormuz

The US says it hit Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure, crippling Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘Tears and grief’: Mother’s Day in Gaza marked by mourning

Day of intense hardship as mothers mourn children lost in war and children face day without their mothers.

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How the U.S. oil blockade is taking a high toll on everyday Cubans

As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

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Joe Kent speaks out against Iran war at prayer event after resigning

Joe Kent says he resigned as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center over opposition to the war in Iran.

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EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge

War, which saw Iran attack Qatar facility, has caused 'high, volatile' gas prices that could hit EU storage projections.

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Former FBI chief Robert Mueller, known for Trump investigation, dead at 81

Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference during the 2016 United States election.

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Eid without toys: Israeli restrictions drive up prices in Gaza

Amid war and supply restrictions, Gaza’s toy markets face shortages and high prices, leaving children without Eid gifts.

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Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people

Oahu's emergency office has ordered residents in the Waialua area to 'leave now' amid risk of road failures.

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Former FBI chief, Robert Mueller, dead at 81

Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 United States election.

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Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown

The US president called on immigration agents to place 'heavy emphasis' on the arrest of Somali immigrants.

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Tehran holds Eid prayers as funeral held for IRGC spokesman

Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.

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Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes

Bahrain's account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident, which led to civilian injuries.

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Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion

The Iran war revealed how dependent Israel’s Arab neighbours are on its gas exports.