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Fidan Accuses Israel of Destabilizing Syria During Damascus Visit
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking to destabilize Syria during a visit to Damascus. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stated Damascus remains committed to a diplomatic solution. The comments followed Israeli strikes on Abu al-Duhur Air Base.
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Politics · Middle EastYehuda Aharon Widewski, oldest Holocaust survivor in Israel, dies aged 107
Yehuda Aharon Widewski, recognised as Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 107. Born in Poland in 1919, he survived Nazi forced labour and concentration camps, including Auschwitz, before immigrating to Israel. He later returned to Poland to restore Jewish cemeteries.
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Senior Sunni cleric Molavi Yusef Gorgij shot dead in Iran
Molavi Yusef Gorgij, a senior Sunni Muslim cleric, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeastern Iran on Monday, September 14, 2026. The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported the killing, quoting a local governor who said Gorgij was active against divisive elements and Zionism.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSaudi Crown Prince met US CENTCOM chief amid Houthi escalation
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Monday. The meeting took place amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE Ministry of Defence announces death of two servicemen
The UAE Ministry of Defence announced the deaths of Major Abdalla Shamis Almenhali and candidate Saeed Abdalla Alshamsi on Monday, September 14, 2026. Both servicemen died while performing a training mission within the country. The ministry expressed condolences to their families.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump downplays China role in Iran attack on US base
US President Donald Trump has downplayed reports that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan. The attack killed three American soldiers. Trump stated that China spies on the US, and the US spies on China as well, calling accusations of assistance 'unfounded'.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Attacks and Diplomatic Setbacks
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude reaching $107.51 per barrel and WTI crude at $102.32. Attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the rise, alongside the postponement of a meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf powers.
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Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Drone Attacks
Saudi Arabia has shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq. The closure removes a key route for oil exports, potentially impacting four percent of global supply and driving up crude prices.
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Kushner: US leveraged Israel's Doha strike isolation for Gaza deal
Jared Kushner stated the US administration used Israel's international isolation after a September 2025 strike in Doha, Qatar, to pressure the country into accepting a Gaza deal. The strike targeted Hamas leaders and was described by Kushner as a military failure.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTwo Palestinians killed in Gaza strike
An Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza City on 13 September killed two Palestinians and injured 13, according to medical sources. The incident occurred in the Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood.
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Politics · Middle EastBRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
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US to sanction unnamed bank as part of Iran pressure campaign
The US Treasury will sanction an unnamed large bank on Monday, September 14, 2026, as part of its economic pressure campaign against Iran. The sanction was postponed from Friday to honor the 9/11 attacks. This action is part of Operation Economic Outcast, which has targeted nearly 60 entities linked to Iran.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump Administration Silent on UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlements
The Trump administration has offered a muted response to planned sanctions by the UK, France, and Canada against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This marks a departure from previous US policy, as officials suggest internal administration debate over the issue.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastSatellite data shows fire near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
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Politics · Middle EastHillary Clinton calls for tougher US stance on Netanyahu
Hillary Clinton stated that the United States should adopt a tougher stance if Israelis re-elect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She also referenced reports that the UAE warned Netanyahu before the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, a claim Netanyahu's office denies.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFour Unknown Projectiles Hit Two Vessels Near Khasab, Oman, Fire on One
Four unidentified projectiles struck two commercial ships about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab, Oman, igniting a fire on one vessel while the condition of the other remains unknown. UK Maritime Trade Operations received a third‑party report at 1910 GMT and advised ships to transit the area cautiously.
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Politics · Middle EastAlgeria severs ties with UAE, closes airspace
Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates and the closure of its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft. Commercial flights will be exempt until 2026. The UAE expressed hope the decision is temporary.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS military personnel assist Saudi Arabia in targeting Houthis
Over 100 US military personnel are on the ground in Saudi Arabia, providing intelligence and targeting support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis. The US is sharing intelligence but not participating directly in strikes, operating within a newly established joint command.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Surge Past $102 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Iran war will end after US midterms
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
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