The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis
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Ukraine slows Russia’s army but struggles to down ballistic missiles
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Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and ‘chewing ice’
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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.
US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
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Zverev cruises past Mensik to reach second French Open final
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Ireland imposes travel ban on Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
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Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa
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Israeli Knesset member backs settlement push in southern Syria
An Israeli Knesset member has publicly backed efforts to establish Israeli settlements in southern Syria.
Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72
The 72-year-old British actor also had roles in shows including Merlin and Little Britain.