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Israeli Strikes Kill 10 in Lebanon, Including Hezbollah Commander Yaghi

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people, including Hezbollah commander Hussein Mohammad Yaghi, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Friday. The military targeted command centers in the Baalbek area, according to two security sources.

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Naher Osten

100.000 Gläubige beten in Aqsa-Moschee trotz israelischer Sperren

Rund 100.000 Gläubige beteten am Freitagabend die Isha- und Taraweeh-Gebete in der Aqsa-Moschee in Jerusalem. Trotz starker israelischer Einschränkungen bei den Eingängen und in der Umgebung erreichten sie den Tempelberg, teilte die Islamische Waqf mit.

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Oriente Medio

100.000 fieles rezan en Al-Aqsa pese a restricciones israelíes en Ramadán

Unos 100.000 fieles realizaron las oraciones de Isha y Tarawih en la mezquita de Al-Aqsa de Jerusalén este viernes por la noche. Lo hicieron pese a fuertes restricciones israelíes en las puertas y accesos, según informó el Waqf islámico de Jerusalén.

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Middle East

Iran VP Aref: Foreign Policy Must Boost Economy

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the country's foreign policy must prioritize economic growth and bolster social capital. He delivered the message Saturday during a meeting with Tehran university lecturers in social sciences and international relations.

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AI

USS Gerald R. Ford Positions for Possible US Strikes on Iran Next Week

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy's most powerful aircraft carrier, is expected to reach the eastern Mediterranean early next week, setting the stage for potential American strikes on Iran. Analysts predict any action would follow its arrival, rather than this weekend, to maximize firepower amid failed negotiations.

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Middle East

100,000 Pray at Aqsa Mosque Despite Israeli Ramadan Restrictions

Around 100,000 worshippers performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers at Jerusalem's Aqsa Mosque on Friday evening, defying heavy Israeli restrictions at the gates and surrounding areas. The Islamic Waqf in Jerusalem reported tens of thousands reached the site despite forces blocking many Palestinians, especially from the West Bank.

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Middle East

Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar meets Indonesia, Egypt at UNSC on Gaza crisis

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with top diplomats from Indonesia and Egypt on the sidelines of a United Nations Security Council meeting. The discussions centered on the escalating crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Former UBA Chairman Israel Ogbue Dies at 99

Israel C. Ogbue, former chairman of United Bank for Africa, has died at age 99. The bank announced his passing on Thursday.

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Middle East

India Joins 100+ Nations Condemning Israel’s West Bank Actions

India has signed onto a joint statement by more than 100 countries and organizations condemning Israel's unilateral measures to expand its presence in the occupied West Bank. The statement, released Wednesday by the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations, demands an immediate reversal of the actions.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Kaouther Ben Hania Rejects Berlin Film Award Over Israeli General Honor

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania refused the 'Most Valuable Film' award for her documentary The Voice of Hind Rajab at a Berlin gala on Monday. She walked away from the trophy after organizers also recognized an Israeli general at the event.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Yo-Yo Dieting Cuts Visceral Fat 15-25% in Long-Term Study

Adults who repeatedly lost and regained weight through dieting still ended up 15% to 25% leaner in visceral fat after a decade, a Ben-Gurion University study found. Metabolic health markers also improved despite the weight cycling.

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Diplomacy & Trade

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Show Modest Gains Amid Largest US Air Buildup Since 2003

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva this week yielded only modest progress, according to the White House, as Tehran prepares to provide more details in two weeks. The limited diplomatic advances coincide with the biggest US air power buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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Middle East

US Forces Ready for Iran Strikes as Early as This Weekend

President Donald Trump can launch military strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said. The rapid deployment of US aircraft carriers, fighter jets and missile defenses has positioned forces for action despite recent indirect talks in Geneva.

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Middle East

Israel Arrests Al-Aqsa Imam Sheikh al-Abbasi Before Ramadan 2026

Israeli police arrested Sheikh Mohammed al-Abbasi, imam of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, inside the compound in occupied East Jerusalem overnight February 16-17, 2026. The detention came hours after authorities banned him from the site for a week and as new restrictions limited Palestinian access for Ramadan prayers starting February 18.

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Conflicts & Security

New START Treaty Expires Feb. 5, 2026, Fuels Global Nuclear Arms Race

The New START treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals expires February 5, 2026, ending the last major arms control agreement between the superpowers. Russia holds 4,309 warheads to the U.S.'s 3,700, with China rapidly expanding toward 1,000 by 2030, according to U.S. defense assessments.

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