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Rubio hosts Ethiopia’s FM amid push to boost security ties: What to know

In response to heightening regional volatility, Ethiopia is prioritizing a strategic partnership with the Washington to secure its geopolitical...

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Rosaleen Carroll

US hits China-linked Iran oil trade with sanctions ahead of Trump trip

The sanctions come after the United States rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.

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Elizabeth Hagedorn

After year away, France returns ambassador to Algeria: What to know

France and Algeria have made efforts to improve ties recently, with the strain resulting from disagreements over Western Sahara and their shared...

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Adam Lucente, Ezgi Akin

Turkey's border reopening unlocks new sphere of influence in Syria

Turkey reopened the Akcakale-Tell Abyad crossing on Monday, ending an 11-year closure along the Syria border.

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Amberin Zaman

Aramco profits jump 26% as Hormuz disruption chokes supply

Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said the market has already lost around 1 billion barrels of oil supply since the US-Israel-Iran war erupted on Feb. 28.

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Jack Dutton

Trump calls Iran response 'piece of garbage,' set to meet military advisers

A US Navy nuclear weapons-capable ballistic missile submarine reached port in Gibraltar on Sunday, in an unsubtle signal from the Pentagon.

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Jared Szuba, Rosaleen Carroll

EU ministers agree to sanction violent West Bank settlers: What to know

European foreign ministers have agreed to sanction extremist West Bank settlers, but are still discussing the list of names.

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Rina Bassist

EU restores economic pact to pursue fuller trade ties with Syria

The move marks a major economic step for Syria's recovery after its 13-year civil war and the fall of the Assad regime.

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Jack Dutton

EU lifts economic pact to pledge fuller trade ties with Syria

The move marks a significant economic development between Syria and the 27-member European Union, as the Middle Eastern country looks to financially...

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Jack Dutton