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Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Make Its Own Security Decisions Despite Allies' Calls for Restraint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Wednesday that Israel would make its own decisions about how to defend itself, as Western countries pleaded for restraint in responding to a volley of attacks from Iran. -
Dubai Experiences Heaviest Rainfall in 75 Years, Causing Widespread Chaos and Disruption
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been hit by the heaviest rainfall in 75 years, causing widespread chaos and disruption across the country, particularly in the popular tourist destination of Dubai. According to the UAE's state media office, some areas recorded more than 250 mm of precipitation in fewer than 24 hours, an unprecedented amount since records began in 1949. -
Political and Economic Complexities Thwart Stricter U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Oil
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response. 
The Biden administration finds itself in a precarious position following Iran's recent missile and drone assault on Israel. Despite the severity of the attack, significant punitive measures against Iran's crucial oil sector appear unlikely. Analysts suggest that fears of escalating oil prices and straining relations with China, the largest consumer of Iranian oil, are influencing the U.S. response. -
Israel Weighs Response to Iran's Direct Attack Amid Global Calls for Restraint
The unfolding crisis between Israel and Iran, triggered by Iran's first-ever direct missile and drone attack on Israeli soil, has escalated regional tensions, casting a long shadow over prospects for Middle Eastern stability. This significant development in longstanding hostilities between the two nations has drawn global attention, with international leaders urging restraint. 
The unfolding crisis between Israel and Iran, triggered by Iran's first-ever direct missile and drone attack on Israeli soil, has escalated regional tensions, casting a long shadow over prospects for Middle Eastern stability. This significant development in longstanding hostilities between the two nations has drawn global attention, with international leaders urging restraint. -
Israel's Military Chief Vows Response to Iran's Weekend Missile Attack Amid International Calls for Restraint
Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, declared Monday that his country will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, but refrained from providing details on the timing and nature of the retaliation. The statement comes amidst growing international pressure on Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. 
Israel's military chief, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, declared Monday that his country will respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack, but refrained from providing details on the timing and nature of the retaliation. The statement comes amidst growing international pressure on Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. -
U.S. Urges Israel to Exercise Restraint in Response to Iran's Aerial Assault
The Biden administration is sending a clear message to Israel in the aftermath of Iran's aerial assault on Saturday: stop and think before retaliating. 
The Biden administration is sending a clear message to Israel in the aftermath of Iran's aerial assault on Saturday: stop and think before retaliating. -
Iran Launches Unprecedented Direct Attack on Israel with 200 Drones and Missiles, Risking Major Escalation
Iran launched a massive airborne strike against Israel on Saturday, sending a swarm of approximately 200 explosive drones and missiles hurtling towards the country. 
Iran launched a massive airborne strike against Israel on Saturday, sending a swarm of approximately 200 explosive drones and missiles hurtling towards the country. -
Iran Reportedly Launched Drone Attack on Israel
Iran launched a series of drone and cruise missile attacks against Israel on Saturday, according to U.S. officials. The strikes, which mark the first time Iran has directly attacked Israel from its own territory, have raised concerns about the potential for a regional war and prompted a swift response from both Israel and the United States. 
Iran launched a series of drone and cruise missile attacks against Israel on Saturday, according to U.S. officials. The strikes, which mark the first time Iran has directly attacked Israel from its own territory, have raised concerns about the potential for a regional war and prompted a swift response from both Israel and the United States. -
China's Surging Exports of Critical Technologies Bolster Russia's Military Production Amid Ukraine War, US Intelligence Claims
US intelligence has revealed that China's substantial increase in exports of critical technologies to Russia is fueling Moscow's most ambitious military manufacturing expansion since the Soviet era, as the war in Ukraine continues. 
US intelligence has revealed that China's substantial increase in exports of critical technologies to Russia is fueling Moscow's most ambitious military manufacturing expansion since the Soviet era, as the war in Ukraine continues. -
IDF Warns Iran of Consequences for Further Escalation as Conflict Expands
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a boiling point following an Israeli airstrike that killed a top Iranian general in Damascus last week. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized an Israel-linked container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating the situation. Amid these developments, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Rear Adm. 
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached a boiling point following an Israeli airstrike that killed a top Iranian general in Damascus last week. In response, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized an Israel-linked container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating the situation. Amid these developments, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesman Rear Adm.
