Tag: 2024-2025 mideast wars
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Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California
Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2025. There are 75 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 17, 1989, a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to $10 billion worth of damage. Also on this date: In 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne…
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Today in History: October 7, surprise attacks spark Israel-Hamas War
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2025. There are 85 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants launched air and ground attacks on Israel, killing nearly 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages. The attacks, followed hours later by Israeli counterattacks, marked the beginning of…
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Today in History: October 6, Anwar Sadat assassinated
Today is Monday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2025. There are 86 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was shot to death by members of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad while reviewing a military parade. Also on this date: In 1927, the era of talking…
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Israeli drone strike kills 5, including 3 children, in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed five people, including three children
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Canada joins other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
Canada has recognized a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side
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UK, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, prompting anger from Israel
The U.K., Australia and Canada have formally recognized a Palestinian state, prompting an angry response from Israel
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Syria sets first post-Assad parliamentary elections for Oct. 5
Syria scheduled its first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad for Oct. 5, as its new leaders seek to rebuild state institutions amid diplomatic efforts to stabilize the war-battered country. Voting for members of the People’s Assembly will take place across all electoral districts, Syria’s state-run news agency Sana reported, citing…
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Israeli strikes kill more than 40 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of UN meeting
Health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza City overnight and at a refugee camp have killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children
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Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza City as some countries prepare to recognize Palestinian state
Israeli strikes have killed at least 14 people overnight in Gaza City, according to health officials
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Trump’s peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate
President Donald Trump likes to project dominance and confidence on the world stage, but lately he’s been expressing more frustration and disappointment