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Resurgent Shiite groups in Syria fire rockets into Israeli-controlled Golan
Israel's military has said that two rockets were launched from Syria and landed in uninhabited areas inside Israeli-controlled territory.
Israel and Turkey open round-the-clock direct line to avoid undesired engagements in Syria
Israelis, meanwhile, said to want to ensure their jets stay off Turkish radar in order to keep Syrian airspace 'dark' for any potential Iran bombing mission.
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Thousands of species threatened by climate crisis, says novel study
A new study highlights the growing threat climate change poses to animal life, identifying over 3,500 species as at risk.
UPDATE: US-based Israeli Embassy staff members shot and killed outside Jewish Museum
According to multiple sources, the shooting occurred around 9:05 pm on May 21 local time as the pair were leaving an event at the museum, a recently opened institution dedicated to chronicling the history of Jewish life in the United States.
Hungarian lawmakers approve withdrawal from ICC
Lawmakers approved Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on May 20 with 134 votes in favour and 37 against. The Orban government has become the first EU country to leave the Hague-based institution.
Arab League leaders call for Gaza ceasefire at Baghdad summit amid regional crises
Gaza and Lebanon dominated the 34th Arab League Summit as some top brass skipped attendance.
Borsa Istanbul leads world markets in dollar-basis losses
Turkey’s exchange-traded fund down 9.5% in year-to-date. Thai performance second worst at 6.5%.
Ryanair cancels Israel flights until June 4, EasyJet extends suspension to end-June
Low-cost airline giant Ryanair has cancelled its flights to Israel until 4 June, according to Israeli media.
US President Donald Trump concludes historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa
US President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, marking the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years
Turkish inflation still ballsing up OECD charts
Despite some progress in reining in prices, Turkey's headline figure is a bar graph section too far.
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander returned to Israel in US-brokered deal
Israeli-American hostage Idan Alexander has returned to Israeli territory after 584 days in Hamas captivity. Alexander crossed the border and arrived at an initial reception point in southern Israel.
Iran-US nuclear talks scheduled for May 11 in Oman ahead of Trump visit
A new round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will take place on May 11 in Muscat, Oman on May 9 confirming previous IntelliNews reports.
Israel claims Sanaa airport out of action in Yemen
Israel Air Force carried out a second strike within 24 hours on Houthi targets in Yemen.
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Israel announces operation Gideon's Chariots to seize control of Gaza if hostage deal deadline missed
Israel is looking to establish a new hostage deal with Hamas by the time US President Donald Trump embarks on his upcoming Middle East visit next week.
Israel launches airstrikes on Yemen port city
Israel has carried out airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeida, a day after the unrecognised Yemeni regime launched a missile that hit Israel's main airport a day earlier.
Israel to respond against Yemen for missile on Tel Aviv airport
Israel is preparing to retaliate against a Yemeni missile attack that targeted Ben-Gurion Airport on May 5, following a security cabinet decision.
COMMENT: Israel is attempting to destabilise Syria, split Druze minority
Israel is trying to destabilise Syria with airstrikes near Damascus and is supplying hardliners in the Druze minority with weapons, say analysts.
Aid ship to Gaza hit by drone strikes near Malta in international waters
A ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition's mission to break Israel's blockade has reportedly been hit by drone strikes in international waters near Malta.
Israeli fighter jets strike targets near the Syrian presidential palace
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) fighter jets conducted a strike adjacent to the area of the Palace of Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus.
Israel treats injured Syrian Druze, strikes Damascus regime forces
Israel has permitted injured Syrian Druze to enter its territory for medical treatment, as the minority continues to fight against the new Damascus government.