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April 1, 2026

The killing of three Indonesian soldiers in Lebanon should remind Jakarta that Israel does not want peace

Three Indonesian soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon in less than 48 hours. They were not fighters. They were part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL). They were...

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April 1, 2026

Energy Diplomacy or Energy Security?

Energy in today’s Middle East is no longer merely an economic resource; it has become a central instrument of power, deterrence and geopolitical confrontation. As more than a month...

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April 1, 2026

Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas negotiation head

The head of Turkey’s intelligence service, Ibrahim Kalin, met on Tuesday with Khalil al-Hayya, head of the Hamas political bureau’s negotiating delegation, along with his accompanying team, Anadolu Agency...

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April 1, 2026

Israeli army warns of imminent crisis over troop shortage

The Israeli army said on Tuesday evening that the current situation has become “unbearable” due to a shortage of soldiers, calling for legislation to allow the recruitment of more...

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April 1, 2026

The Lion of Batna: A general who out-marched power

Courage and integrity are rarely mentioned in the same breath when it comes to discussing Arab rulers and what are essential qualities of leadership. The current crop at the...

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April 1, 2026

Pakistan and China put forward five-point plan to ease Middle East tensions

Pakistan and China have announced a joint five-point initiative aimed at restoring peace and stability in the Middle East following the escalation triggered by US and Israeli attacks on...

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April 1, 2026

Lebanon rejects Israeli plans for ‘security zone’ in south

Lebanon’s defence minister said Tuesday the country rejects any Israeli attempt to establish a “security zone” in the country’s south or prevent displaced residents from returning to their homes, Anadolu agency...

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April 1, 2026

American journalist kidnapped by gunmen in Baghdad

An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was kidnapped in the Iraqi capital by armed gunmen, according to Iraqi media reports and official statements. The incident reportedly occurred near a hotel...

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April 1, 2026

Netanyahu claims regional alliance with Arab states reaching “practical stage”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the ongoing Israeli-American war on Iran has created what he described as a “rare opportunity” to form a regional alliance with Arab...

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April 1, 2026

Gaza ceasefire “formal” as suffering persists, UNRWA chief warns

The Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, stated that the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza continues despite what he described as a “formal” ceasefire, warning that civilians are still being...

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