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World - / Aug 1, 2026 - 'Prepare to depart': US embassies issue alert across Middle East amid Iran tensions - US embassies in Middle East urged citizens to depart due to potential conflict escalation. The security alerts warned of unpredictable Iranian actions and possible attacks on US interests. President Trump threatened Iran with severe military action following alleged truce violations. Iran warned countries supporting the US against facing war's flames. Regional shipping and travel face disruptions amid ongoing hostilities and heightened tensions.

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World - / Aug 1, 2026 - Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 in week-long crackdown on residency, labour violations - More than 14,000 people were arrested across Saudi Arabia during a week-long enforcement campaign targeting residency, labour and border security violations, the Ministry of Interior said, as cited by Saudi Gazette. The operation, conducted between

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