Middle East

The New York Times

November 24, 2025

Sectarian Violence Erupts in Homs After Brutal Couple Murder

A brutal killing of a married couple in Homs has reignited sectarian tensions in Syria, forcing government intervention to prevent widespread reprisals.

#Syria #sectarian-violence #Homs

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025

Iran's Energy Crisis Fuels Deadly Air Pollution Crisis in Tehran

Tehran faces severe smog crisis as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy shortages, killing nearly 59,000 Iranians annually from air pollution-related causes.

#Iran #air-pollution #energy-crisis

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BBC

November 24, 2025

Netanyahu's 'Yellow Line' Strategy Balances Gaza Control and Politics

Israel establishes strategic boundary in Gaza, maintaining territorial control while managing domestic political pressures from far-right coalition partners.

#Netanyahu #Gaza #Israeli-politics

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The Guardian

November 24, 2025

UK Embassy Tel Aviv Under Fire Over Employee's Settlement Property

British embassy faces legal scrutiny after deputy HR head owns home in illegal Israeli settlement, potentially violating UK sanctions law.

#UK-Israel-relations #settlement-controversy #diplomatic-scandal

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Al Jazeera

November 24, 2025

Syrian War Origins: A Child's Journey Through 13 Years of Conflict

A Syrian boy's firsthand account reveals the hidden catalysts behind the devastating civil war that transformed the Middle East and displaced millions.

#Syria #Middle East #civil war

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The Guardian

November 24, 2025

Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Ash Reaches Red Sea

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupts for first time in 12 millennia, sending ash clouds 9 miles high toward Yemen and Oman, raising regional environmental concerns.

#Ethiopia #volcano #Red Sea

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BBC

November 24, 2025

Netanyahu's Gaza Strategy: How the 'Yellow Line' Preserves Power

Israeli forces establish strategic boundary in Gaza, allowing Netanyahu to maintain coalition unity while keeping control over most of the territory.

#Netanyahu #Gaza #Israeli-politics

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The Guardian

November 24, 2025

Climate Extremes Rock Middle East and Asia: Deadly Weather Events

Record-breaking heatwave scorches Israel while devastating floods claim 90 lives in Vietnam, highlighting escalating climate challenges across regions.

#climate-change #middle-east-politics #southeast-asia

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Deutsche Welle

November 20, 2025

Paris Agreement's Success Triggers Fossil Fuel Industry Panic

A decade after its adoption, the Paris Agreement has fundamentally transformed global energy politics, prompting increasingly desperate lobbying efforts from Big Oil as renewable energy gains momentum.

#Paris Agreement #climate change #fossil fuels

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The New York Times

November 20, 2025

Gaza Planning Center Excludes Palestinian Voices from Future Talks

A U.S.-operated planning center in Israel brings together American and Israeli officials to discuss Gaza's post-war future, but notably excludes Palestinian representatives.

#Gaza #Palestine #US-foreign-policy

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France 24

November 20, 2025

West Bank Crisis: 30,000 Displaced After Israeli Operation

Ten months after Israel's Iron Wall operation, over 30,000 West Bank residents remain displaced, creating a humanitarian crisis as refugees demand their right to return home.

#West Bank #Israeli occupation #Palestinian displacement

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Al Jazeera

November 19, 2025

Netanyahu Defies Trump's Peace Declaration, Vows Gaza War Continues

Despite Trump declaring peace and ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon, Israeli PM Netanyahu insists the Gaza conflict remains active, highlighting deep divisions in Middle East strategy.

#Netanyahu #Gaza-conflict #Trump-foreign-policy

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