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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:59:50 +0000
Pentagon plans focused strikes on Iran's maritime assets
ALBAWABA - CNN says that U.S. military leaders are making backup plans to attack Iranian assets near important shipping routes if the current truce with Iran falls apart...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:27 +0000
Merz: EU Ready to ease Iran sanctions in one condition
ALBAWABA - Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of Germany, stated on Friday that if a comprehensive agreement is reached, the European Union may think about progressively removing sanctions on Iran...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:17:46 +0000
Syrian authorities arrest key suspect in 2013 Tadamon Massacre
ALBAWABA - Amjad Youssef, the primary suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus, was apprehended, according to Syrian authorities, on Friday after what they called a synchronized security operation...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:55:25 +0000
Trump renews call for Canada to become “cherished 51st state”
ALBAWABA- US President Donald Trump has once again escalated political rhetoric toward Canada, stating in a post on Truth Social that Canada should become the United States’ “cherished 51st state,” framing the proposal as a solution to trade fr...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:53 +0000
Massive fire at chemical plant in India’s Gujarat injures 16 workers
ALBAWABA- A massive fire broke out at a chemical facility in western India’s Gujarat state, leaving at least 16 workers injured and prompting a large-scale emergency response...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:59:25 +0000
Israel says it awaits US green light to eliminate Khamenei’s family and turn Iran to stone age
ALBAWABA- Israel has signaled it is prepared to escalate its confrontation with Iran, with senior officials indicating that a broader military campaign could be launched pending approval from the United States...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:11:08 +0000
US forces board M/T Majestic X tanker transporting oil from Iran
ALBAWABA - The U.S. Department of War said in a statement that American forces have boarded a vessel carrying Iranian oil...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:13:22 +0000
Video: Man throws red liquid on Reza Pahlavi
ALBAWABA -A person was arrested in Germany after throwing a red substance on Reza Pahlavi, the former crown price on Iran...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:35:06 +0000
Russia is 'preparing to attack NATO' after Ukraine
ALBAWABA - The Dutch military intelligence agency reported that Moscow could be ready to launch an attack on NATO...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:40 +0000
US dismisses Navy secretary John Phelan
ALBAWABA - A U.S. official and a source reported Wednesday that Navy Secretary John Phelan had been dismissed from his post, marking another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon just weeks after Secretary Pete Higseth fired the Army's top general...

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:54:56 +0000
Two trains collide in Denmark, injuring several people
ALBAWABA - A train collision in Denmark on Thursday left several people injured, Ekstra Bladet reported, citing emergency services...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:15:53 +0000
IAEA chief warns of rising global nuclear arms race
ALBAWABA- The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that the world is edging closer to a new nuclear arms race, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, weakened trust in global institutions, and renewed debate over nuclear deterrence...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:46:28 +0000
Saudi-led rail project to link Turkey to the Gulf revives historic Hejaz route
ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia is advancing plans for a major transnational railway linking Turkey with the Gulf, in a project that would pass through Syria and Jordan before extending into Saudi Arabia and potentially onward to Oman...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:36:58 +0000
Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz
ALBAWABA- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Wednesday it had intercepted and seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of repeated maritime violations and suspicious conduct in one of the world’s mos...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:43 +0000
Turkey buys 44 Eurofighter jets, boosting air power amid F-35 dispute
ALBAWABA-Turkey has secured a major defense deal to acquire 44 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the United Kingdom in an agreement reportedly worth $10...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:22 +0000
For how long did Trump extend ceasefire with Iran?
ALBAWABA - U.S. officials revealed that President Donald Trump has decided to extend the ceasefire with Iran in a final attempt to give Tehran a chance to continue negotiating and provide a clear response to U...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:46 +0000
Massive explosions reported at an oil refinery in Erbil
ALBAWABA - A massive blast was reported at an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, on Wednesday.The Civil Defense Directorate in Erbil Governorate announced that its teams have completely extinguished a fire that broke out at an oil refinery locat...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:51:39 +0000
Russia reportedly detains 40 Israelis at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport
ALBAWABA - The Israeli Foreign Ministry said late Monday that around 40 nationals were detained at an airport in the Russian capital, Moscow...

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:05:49 +0000
'Starving for cash': Trump says Iran is losing $500 million every day
ALBAWABA - U.S. President Donald Trump announced the postponement of the ceasefire deal agreed with Iran shortly before the two-week truce reached its deadline...

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:53:45 +0000
Trump questions China–Iran alignment after U.S. seizes suspected missile-linked cargo ship
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said he was surprised by what he described as China’s growing alignment with Iran, suggesting that Washington had previously believed there was a better understanding with Beijing...

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