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U.S. military buildup near Iran reaches critical level. And, Trump's plans for Gaza

The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.

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Israel blocks Palestinians from first Friday prayers of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa

Israel says it will allow in only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank, a fraction of the worshipers in previous years

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Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran

As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.

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Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza

Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.

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Venezuela signs amnesty law as families await prison releases

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez signed an amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners.

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Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations

Those who suffered abuses under Jammeh say the ex-leader now comfortably in exile must be held accountable for crimes.

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Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales reappears in stronghold after 7-week absence

The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

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Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?

Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.

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US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone

NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pledges to lift living standards at rare congress

Kim's opening speech focused on improving economic activity, with no mention of relations with the US or South Korea.

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Trump unveils big plans for Gaza at Board of Peace's first meeting

President Trump hosted the first ever Board of Peace meeting Thursday in Washington, D.C., with about 40 countries attending.

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Morning news brief

A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.

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Iranian authorities crack down on mourners trying to honor people killed in protests

Iranian authorities are cracking down on mourners as they try to memorialize their loved ones who were killed in last month's protests.

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New report details abuse Palestinian journalists face in Israeli prisons

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sara Qudah of the Committee to Protect Journalists about a new report on the abusive treatment that Palestinian journalists endure in Israeli prisons.

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Ex-Prince Andrew is released after his arrest over Epstein revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the British former prince, was arrested Thursday for allegedly passing confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein.