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Gaza Families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes
Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings.
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Lebanon
Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon
An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While Israel continues to reject Tehran's demands for a linked ceasefire with Hezbollah, the relentless bombardment has left the southern Lebanese border deserted.
Iran
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
CENTCOM said it struck "multiple targets" overnight, with explosions reported in Tehran, Bandar Abbas and across the Strait of Hormuz. Trump earlier declared Iran's military "completely defeated" and said negotiators had been "playing us for suckers".
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Baku Energy Week: energy security meets innovation
In partnership with Azpromo
At Baku Energy Week 2026, global leaders and industry experts discussed energy security, diversification, renewables and connectivity, highlighting the growing role of cooperation and innovation in shaping future energy systems.
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UzNIF brings global investors into state-owned enterprises
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The dual London and Tashkent listing attracted more than $2.8 billion (€2.46 billion) in demand and raised nearly $700 million. Attention is now turning to governance standards, company performance and whether the transaction can help deepen capital markets and support future public offerings.
Business
Trump envoy tells Tokayev he has a ‘friend in the White House’ amid US minerals push
The United States and Central Asian countries are seeking to advance investment projects in critical minerals as Washington looks to diversify supply chains for materials considered essential to national security and reduce dependence on China, which dominates much of the global market.
