MIDDLE EAST

ISRAELI FORCES INTERCEPT GAZA-BOUND AID BOAT CARRYING GRETA THUNBERG

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Israeli naval forces intercepted the British-flagged yacht, Madleen, on Monday as it attempted to breach the naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. On board were 12 activists, including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, aiming to deliver symbolic humanitarian aid and raise global awareness of Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

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DISNEY TO OPEN FIRST MIDDLE EAST THEME PARK IN ABU DHABI

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Walt Disney has unveiled plans for its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, marking a significant strategic expansion into a region long courted by global entertainment giants. The new resort, a collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based Miral Group, will rise on Yas Island—already a booming leisure destination—and marks Disney's seventh theme park worldwide.

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UN DEMANDS INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO GAZA AID SITE KILLINGS AMID CONFLICTING CLAIMS

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'A deadly incident near a Gaza aid distribution centre has triggered international outrage and conflicting narratives, prompting UN Secretary-General António Guterres to call for an immediate, independent investigation. The incident, which occurred early Sunday in Rafah, reportedly left dozens dead and scores injured, casting a shadow over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.

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SAUDI ARABIA AND QATAR REPAY SYRIA'S WORLD BANK DEBT, PAVING WAY FOR INTERNATIONAL AID AND RECOVERY

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar have taken a significant step toward normalizing Syria's international financial relations by agreeing to settle the war-torn country's $15 million debt to the World Bank. This action removes a critical barrier preventing Syria from accessing international aid for reconstruction efforts.

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ISRAELI WARPLANES STRIKE YEMENI AIRPORT AND PORT AFTER HOUTHIROCKET FIRE AND GAZA ESCALATION

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The conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has taken a stark turn. On Wednesday, Israeli fighter jets carried out another strike on Sana's international airport, destroying the final operational civilian aircraft on the tarmac. This marked the second attack on the airport in May alone, a month already marred by escalating hostilities.

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DEVASTATING EXPLOSION AT IRAN'S SHAHID RAJAEE PORT: 28 DEAD

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A catastrophic explosion ripped through Iran's largest commercial port facility on Saturday morning, leaving a trail of destruction and triggering a state of emergency. At least 28 people have perished and approximately 800 others sustained injuries in the massive blast at Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas.

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GAZA AID CHIEF RESIGNS AS ISRAELI STRIKES KILL DOZENS IN ESCALATING CRISIS

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Just hours before a major humanitarian initiative was set to begin operations in Gaza, the head of the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) resigned, casting a shadow over efforts to provide emergency relief to over two million residents facing famine. Jake Wood, who had led the foundation since March, stepped down on Sunday, citing a failure to uphold core humanitarian values.

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ISRAELI CRIPPLES LAST FULLY FUNCTIONING GOSPITAL IN GAZA CITY

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An Israeli air strike on Sunday devastated Al Ahli Arab Hospital, the last fully operational medical facility in Gaza City. The pre-dawn attack destroyed critical departments including intensive care and surgery wings, rendering the hospital non-functional amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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