Middle East
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Israeli police arrest 18 arson suspects after wildfires spread near Jerusalem
"We’re doing everything we can to thwart the fire and rehabilitate what was destroyed,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
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Wildfires spread near Jerusalem, fire official says 'maybe Israel's largest ever'
Large brushfires began Wednesday morning local time in the hills to the west of Jerusalem, but the fires are now spreading eastward.
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More than 750 people injured, 8 killed in explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran
Photos from the scene show thick clouds of smoke coming from the complex.
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U.S. and Iran hold further negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program
The talks are expected to focus on Iran's enrichment of uranium, according to reports.
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US, Iran agree to enter next phase of nuclear negotiations
“It is only in dialogue and clear communication that we will be able to achieve a mutually credible agreement and understanding for the benefit of all concerned regionally and internationally. It is also agreed that the next round will take place in Muscat in the next few days," says a spokesperson for Oman’s foreign ministry
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At least 75 reportedly killed in US airstrike on Yemen oil port controlled by Houthi rebels
The Houthis said there were 14 airstrikes.
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Talks between US, Iran over Tehran's nuclear program to continue this weekend
The official Islamic Republic News Agency said the talks will take place in the country of Oman.
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Israel strikes building inside Gaza hospital targeting Hamas, no casualties reported
Israel was reportedly targeting Hamas militants who it said are exploiting the Al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital to plan attacks.
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Suspected US airstrikes hit Yemen and kill three people, according to Houthi rebels
As of now, it isn't clear how much damage was done.
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Iran's president says direct talks with U.S. over nuclear program won't happen
According to the Associated Press, President Masoud Pezeshkian says indirect negotiations with the Trump administration is still a possibility.
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Trump: 'There will be bombing' if Iran does not make nuclear deal with U.S.
"But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," Trump also said
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Headed Home: American citizen Faye Hall freed from captivity in Afghanistan with help from Qatar
Her return to the United States is currently being arranged.
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Residents in Gaza protest Hamas' role in ongoing war with Israel
Thousands of protesters in Gaza call for an end to the war between Hamas and Israel.