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May 5, 2026

Iran introduces new mechanism for ship transits in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has introduced a new mechanism governing ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid a standoff with the United States over the strategic waterway, the state-run Press TV...

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May 5, 2026

Gaza sees one of highest numbers of security incidents since ceasefire: UN

The UN said Tuesday that last week saw a surge in security incidents in the Gaza Strip since the announcement of a ceasefire, with humanitarian facilities repeatedly coming under...

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May 5, 2026

White House sent Iran private warning before Hormuz escort operation: Report

The White House privately warned Iran of its impending “Project Freedom” naval operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz before it launched, according to an Axios report...

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May 5, 2026

After more Trump criticisms of pontiff, Italy’s foreign minister says attacks on Pope Leo ‘not acceptable’

Italy’s foreign minister on Tuesday pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s latest criticisms of Pope Leo XIV, saying attacks on the pontiff are “neither acceptable nor helpful to...

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May 5, 2026

Trump says US must ‘make a journey’ to Iran to seize nuclear material

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces must conduct a mission into Iran to secure nuclear assets following aerial bombardments that buried Tehran’s enrichment facilities, Anadolu reports....

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May 5, 2026

Iran says X removed verification badges from its foreign ministry accounts

Iran said the US social media company X removed verification badges from accounts linked to its foreign ministry, calling the move “selective censorship” despite paid Premium+ subscriptions, Anadolu reports....

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May 5, 2026

Journalists under threat in Lebanon amid rising attacks, experts warn

Journalists in Lebanon face increasing threats, including deadly attacks, surveillance, and legal gaps, experts warned Tuesday, calling for urgent accountability and stronger protections, Anadolu reports. Speakers at a hybrid...

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May 5, 2026

Iran says US needs to show ‘minimum good faith’ for diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tuesday that if the US is serious about diplomacy, it needs to seize the opportunity and show “minimum good faith.” Baghaei told...

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May 5, 2026

Israel targets southern Lebanon with internationally banned phosphorus shells

The Israeli army shelled towns in southern Lebanon with phosphorus munitions Tuesday, according to the National News Agency NNA. The agency reported that the towns of Kounine and Beit...

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May 5, 2026

Israel’s finance minister sparks backlash after saying Arab-backed government ‘worse’ than October 2023 events

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has drawn widespread criticism after saying that forming a government with support from Arab lawmakers would be “worse” than the Oct. 7, 2023 events,...

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