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United Arab Emirates to Leave OPEC, OPEC+ May 1 Amid Saudi Tensions

United Arab Emirates to Leave OPEC, OPEC+ May 1 Amid Saudi Tensions/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The United Arab Emirates announced it will officially leave OPEC and the…

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Bennett and Lapid Unite to Challenge Netanyahu in Israel Elections

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Iran Mediators Meet in Turkey to Discuss Peace Push

Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Israel-Lebanon Talks ‘As Soon As Possible’

April 9, 2026

Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Israel-Lebanon Talks ‘As Soon As Possible’/. Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized direct talks with Lebanon. The move comes as the…

Lebanon Digs for Survivors After Deadliest Israeli Strikes: 203 Killed, Over 1,000 Injured

April 9, 2026

Lebanon Digs for Survivors After Deadliest Israeli Strikes: 203 Killed, Over 1,000 Injured/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Lebanon searched for survivors after Israel launched deadly strikes. More than…

Lebanon: At Least 112 Killed, 837 Wounded in Israel’s Midday Strikes in Beirut

April 8, 2026

Lebanon: At Least 112 People Killed, 837 Wounded in Israel’s Midday Strikes in Beirut/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israeli airstrikes hit central Beirut hours after the Iran ceasefire.…

Israel Launches Major Beirut Strikes Without Warning After Iran Ceasefire

April 8, 2026

Israel Launches Major Beirut Strikes Without Warning After Iran Ceasefire/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israel launched major strikes in central Beirut hours after the Iran ceasefire. Israel said…

Israel Steps Up Campaign in Lebanon, Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping

March 16, 2026

Israel Steps Up Campaign in Lebanon, Iran Keeps Stranglehold on Shipping/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israel intensified strikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon as fighting spreads across the…

Israeli Raid In Lebanon Leaves Dozens Dead

March 7, 2026

Israeli Raid In Lebanon Leaves Dozens Dead/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ An Israeli commando operation in eastern Lebanon searching for clues about missing navigator Ron Arad left dozens…

Israel Shuts Schools, Bans Gatherings as Iran Fires Retaliatory Missiles

February 28, 2026

Israel Shuts Schools, Bans Gatherings as Iran Fires Retaliatory Missiles/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israel declared a nationwide emergency after Iran launched retaliatory missile attacks. Schools, workplaces and…

Israeli Strikes Kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza, Ceasefire Frays

February 4, 2026

Israeli Strikes Kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza, Ceasefire Frays/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Israeli airstrikes killed 21 Palestinians, including women and children, in Gaza Wednesday after Israel accused…

First Medical Evacuations from Gaza into Egypt Begin as Rafah Crossing Reopens

February 2, 2026

First Medical Evacuations from Gaza into Egypt Begin as Rafah Crossing Reopens/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Gaza’s Rafah border reopened Monday for the first time since May 2024,…

Israeli Strikes Kill 30, Including Children, Rafah Reopening Nears

January 31, 2026

Israeli Strikes Kill 30, Including Children, Rafah Reopening Nears/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ At least 30 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes Saturday despite ongoing ceasefire…

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