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Blockade, failed talks, frayed nerves: A region braced for war to return

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (543+ words) A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region, with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Following…...

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Israeli protesters demand hostage deal as Cabinet meets

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (857+ words) Thousands of demonstrators massed in Tel Aviv today, seeking to push the Government to end the war in Gaza and strike a deal to return hostages, as Israel's security Cabinet convened. The first protests began at daybreak local time as…...

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Spice up your weekend: Aromatic lamb pilau with a crunchy twist

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (174+ words) Spice up your weekend with this one-pot meal. The kitchen will be filled with aromatic cooking smells when you make this spicy lamb pilau. It doesn't take long to put together, and you can whip up. .. Spice up your weekend…...

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What it's like exploring Oman in the Middle East

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (913+ words) I've wanted to visit Oman for years, captivated by its forts that seem wedged into the foothills of the jagged Hajar Mountains, cutting through the country's northeast. Guarding harbours and towns of. .. While some tourists avoid the Middle East, the…...