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- In Gaza, denial and doubt over misfiring rocket claims, article with galleryMiddle East ·
August 11, 2022 · 9:06 PM UTC · undefined agoAs the cleanup in Gaza continues from last weekend's brief conflict with Israel, another battle has continued over which side caused the casualties, after Israel said misfiring rockets from the Palestinian side killed 15 people in the enclave.
- WorldRussian officials trained in Iran as part of drone deal, U.S. says
Russian officials trained in Iran in recent weeks as part of an agreement on the transfer of drones between the two countries, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday.
- Middle EastClashes in oil-rich Shabwa test Yemen's new presidential council
Yemen's new presidential council is under strain over clashes between nominal allies in oil-rich Shabwa this week, imperilling Saudi Arabia's efforts to strengthen an anti-Houthi coalition and potentially complicating international peace efforts.
- Middle EastIslamic state claims responsibility for attack on school in Kabul
The Islamic State claimed on Thursday responsibility for an attack on a seminary in Kabul that killed a prominent Taliban cleric, according to the group's channel on telegram.