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Israeli Forces Shell Southern Lebanon, Igniting Fields With Phosphorus Munitions
Lebanese state media reported an Israeli armored column advancing on Deir Mimas and blocking the town's entrance.
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Bank of England Holds Rate at 3.75%, Warns of Possible Tightening Over Middle East Conflict
The central bank kept borrowing costs unchanged but signaled it could raise rates further if the Middle East conflict continues to push up energy prices and inflation risks.
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Saudi Arabia Shuts Down Key Oil Pipeline After Alleged Drone Attack From Iraq
Riyadh says drones launched from Iraq forced the temporary closure of the East-West pipeline, a route increasingly relied upon to bypass the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
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Somali piracy returns to decade-high levels amid regional instability
Eight hijackings since April attributed to shipping disruptions from US-Israel conflict with Iran and Somalia's political turmoil.
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