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Monday 18 May 2026

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Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon

Israel used white phosphorus in south Lebanon, says HRW

Israel used white phosphorus in south Lebanon, says HRW

Pakistan flight operations disrupted as Middle East war triggers cancellations

Pakistan flight operations disrupted as Middle East war triggers cancellations

UAE rejects Israel’s statements, accuses it of spreading false information

UAE rejects Israel’s statements, accuses it of spreading false information

Iran’s Pezeshkian says remarks misread, vows strong defence if neighbours attack

Iran’s Pezeshkian says remarks misread, vows strong defence if neighbours attack

Trump defends Iran war plan as critics grow louder

Trump defends Iran war plan as critics grow louder

Russia says no evidence Iran working on nuclear weapons

Russia says no evidence Iran working on nuclear weapons

From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos

From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos

Airline stocks extend falls as fuel price uncertainty weighs

Airline stocks extend falls as fuel price uncertainty weighs

Iran appoints new military commander amid leadership changes

Iran appoints new military commander amid leadership changes

Israel says strikes on Iran will continue as explosions reported in Tehran

Israel says strikes on Iran will continue as explosions reported in Tehran

Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say

Waves of blasts heard over Dubai, Doha for second day, witnesses say

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks

Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears

Iran’s leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears

Teenage boy among 3 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces kill in Gaza

Teenage boy among 3 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces kill in Gaza

UN: Palestinian economy hits historic collapse after Gaza war

UN: Palestinian economy hits historic collapse after Gaza war

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Drone strike sparks fire at UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant

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Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran

Israel to establish defence offices in former UNRWA East Jerusalem compound

Israel to establish defence offices in former UNRWA East Jerusalem compound

PM, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation

PM, Qatari counterpart discuss regional situation

US sets new conditions for resuming talks with Iran, Iranian media reports

US sets new conditions for resuming talks with Iran, Iranian media reports

Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian President in Tehran for high-level talks

Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian President in Tehran for high-level talks