Netanyahu says meeting with Trump focused on efforts to free hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on efforts to free hostages held in Gaza, and stressed his determination to "eliminate" the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas.

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Yemen&s Houthi rebels continue assault on commercial ship in Red Sea

Yemen&s Houthi militants continued to pound a commercial ship in the Red Sea & hours after beginning an assault on the vessel that left crew missing & the latest sign that the Tehran-backed group is once again escalating its threat to the merchant fleet.

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Gaza ceasefire can be reached but may take more time, Israeli officials say

Gaps in Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Qatar between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas can be bridged but it may take more than a few days to reach a deal, Israeli officials said on Tuesday.

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Are the Houthis just flexing some muscle, or splitting US attention as Iran eyes Strait of Hormuz chaos?

The Houthis have struck again in the Red Sea. This time they hit the MV Magic Seas, a Greek-owned, Liberia-flagged bulk carrier that had sailed from China and was northbound en route for the Suez Canal.

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Iran deports tens of thousands of Afghans in two weeks over spying fears

Iran has stepped up deportations of Afghans over fears that they could be spying for Israel.

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Mary Lou McDonald seeks clarity on delays to treatment in Ireland for sick children from Gaza

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said she is expecting clarity from Tánaiste Simon Harris today on delays to very sick children being brought to Ireland from Gaza for emergency treatment.

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