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June 6, 2023

Health of Muammar Qaddafi's son deteriorating 3 days after starting hunger strike to protest detention

The health of Muammar Qaddafi's son Hannibal is rapidly deteriorating, according to his lawyer. Hannibal Qaddafi began a hunger strike three days ago to protest his detention.

June 6, 2023

Iran unveils first domestically-made hypersonic ballistic missile, claims it can evade US defenses: report

Iran says its new Fattah missile can evade anti-ballistic missile systems from the U.S. and Israel and has a range of nearly 900 miles.

June 2, 2023

2 Austrians, 1 Dane freed from Iranian captivity in multinational operation

Iran has released one Dane and two Austrians being held captive following successful intervention by Oman and Belgium in deal whose details remain unclear.

June 2, 2023

China wants to be energy superpower. Here’s how they can be stopped

China wants to be global energy superpower. Here’s how President XI’s ambitions can be stopped. Chinese already dominate energy transition from fossil fuels.

June 1, 2023

5 charged with killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanese military court

Five people were charged with killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper at a military tribunal in Lebanon. The five are allegedly linked with the military group Hezbollah.

May 29, 2023

Libyan court tries 51 suspected ISIS militants, 23 sentenced to death

A Libyan appellate court on Monday sentenced 23 suspected Islamic State militants to death, with 23 more receiving substantial prison terms.

May 29, 2023

Saudi Arabia executes 2 alleged Bahraini militants after 'grossly unfair' trial

Saudi Arabia claims to have executed two Bahraini men the kingdom claims belonged to a militant group intent on destabilizing the neighboring Mideastern countries' governments.

May 26, 2023

Italian rescuers find no trace of distressed vessel carrying 500 migrants in Mediterranean

A boat carrying 500 migrants across the Mediterranean Sea that was reportedly in distress is still unaccounted for, according to Italian and Libyan authorities.

May 25, 2023

Iran unveils latest version of ballistic missile amid wider tensions over nuclear program

Iran debuted its latest military technology with the launch of its liquid-fueled Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, which has a range of 1,240 miles.

May 23, 2023

Bloody red carpet: Assad returns to international stage with Arab League welcome

Syrian President Bashar Assad was welcomed back into the Arab League for the first time in more than a decade, as regional states look to end the country's status as an international pariah.