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A joint ?funeral has been held in Gaza City for Izz al-Din al-Haddad, his wife and their daughter. (EPA PHOTO)

Israel kills Hamas military leader Haddad in air strike

The Israeli military and Hamas have confirmed the death of the militant group's commander in the Gaza Strip.

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Nigeria's military and the US have killed a senior Islamic State leader in a joint-operation. (AP PHOTO)

ISIS second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

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Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as the markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Oil prices climb on fears of broader energy crunch

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

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The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

Oil market floating in eye of storm but prices may soon rise

THE ECONOMIST: The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

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Lebanese officials say the Israeli-Hezbollah war has killed 2896 people since March 2. (EPA PHOTO)

Israel and Lebanon race to stop ceasefire collapse

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington DC.

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A view of burnt car after an Israeli drone strike in Saadiyat, south of Beirut, Lebanon on May 13, 2026.

Bibi hails UAE visit, but it didn’t happen says gulf state

The Israeli PM “paid a secret visit” to the United Arab Emirates to meet its leader. The UAE denied the visit had taken place.

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The United States could end the month-old ceasefire and resume its attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

‘Decimated’: Washington has plans to restart strikes on Iran

The United States could end the month-old ceasefire and resume its attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

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This US Navy handout photo released on May 8, 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs, shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) implementing a maritime blockade against the Iran-flagged crude oil tanker vessel Herby while the latter was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, on April 24, 2026. The war launched by the US and Israel in late February saw Iran respond with attacks across the Middle East and maintain a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, choking off major flows of oil, gas, and fertilizer to the world economy, while the US has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. (Photo by US NAVY / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / US NAVY / NAVCENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Trump warns Mideast truce on ‘life support’

President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support” after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran.

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Iran's response to a US proposal threatens the status of the ceasefire, Donald Trump says. (EPA PHOTO)

The Iran move Trump says pushed ceasefire to the brink

US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after he rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war.

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Donald Trump rejected the latest offer from Iran to end the war with the United States.

‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’: Defiant Trump rejects peace proposal

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump extended the latest stand-off in the effort to end the war and cast doubt on whether the stalemate would be broken anytime soon.

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An Israeli strike has killed two police officers while they were in their car in Khan Younis.

Fresh Israeli strikes raise fears Gaza truce may crack

An Israeli air strike has killed the head of the police ‌force in Khan ‌Younis and ⁠his aide, according to the Gaza Strip's Hamas-run interior ministry.

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Two carriers were able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, boosting hopes a blockade may soon end. (AP PHOTO)

Trump says Iran response to US proposal 'unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump has criticised an Iranian response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war as "totally unacceptable".

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