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Trump likely to sell F-35 fighters to Saudis, Bloomberg News reports

-U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to reach a deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman allowing Riyadh to acquire F-35 stealth fighter...

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Israel condemns Syria over purported Oct. 7 musical event: What to know

Israel, which has tense relations with Syria's new government, condemned a concert allegedly commemorating Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack, though the...

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After 13 hours, 150 Gazans allowed to enter South Africa: What to know

After 13 hours, 150 Gazans allowed to enter South Africa: What to know

The group were reportedly stranded for several hours after opting to leave the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

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Iraq’s PM Sudani ahead in early election count, path to power uncertain

Iraq’s PM Sudani ahead in early election count, path to power uncertain

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is not guaranteed to stay on even if his list wins.

12.11.2025 5

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'Sayyid says': Influential Shiite cleric's supporters boycott Iraq vote

'Sayyid says': Influential Shiite cleric's supporters boycott Iraq vote

When Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr gives an order, his supporters listen. On Tuesday, as many Iraqis lined up to cast their votes for a new...

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Iraq polls close as early signs point to low turnout: What to know

Iraq polls close as early signs point to low turnout: What to know

Turnout by midday was just 23.9%, according to authorities, indicating Iraq could be on track for another record low rate of participation.

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Iran doubles down on Venezuela support as Trump ups threats: What to know

Iran doubles down on Venezuela support as Trump ups threats: What to know

Iran is seeking to boost ties with Venezuela and has expressed solidarity following US strikes targeting drug smugglers off the country's coast,...

06.11.2025 3

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Iraq elections: Sadr renews calls for boycott one week out from vote

Iraq’s next election has exposed considerable divides among Shiite politicians as Muqtada al-Sadr sits out and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...

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Rape case against movie star Pejman Jamshidi rocks Iran: What to know

The accusations against Jamshidi, one of Iran’s most famous celebrities, come amid ongoing discussions about women’s lack of rights in the...

30.10.2025 10

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Iraq hit by wave of political violence weeks ahead of national election

Authorities work to step up security ahead of the upcoming vote, which could again be marked by low turnout amid widespread frustration with the...

29.10.2025 3

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Qatar slams US lawmaker over allegations of funding anti-Israel protests: What to know

Rep. Randy Fine criticized Qatar for allegedly backing Gaza war-related protests at American universities after the Pentagon said Qatari pilots...

28.10.2025 3

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Grappling with Western sanctions, Iran, Belarus strengthen military ties

Defense-related cooperation between Iran and Belarus has accelerated considerably in recent years, particularly after Belarusian President Alexander...

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Iran welcomes conditional release of Iranian student in France

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran welcomed the conditional release of an Iranian student from French prison, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday,...

22.10.2025 3

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Over 200 hospitalized in Tunisia’s Gabes as anger over pollution crisis grows

President Kais Saied is facing one of his biggest challenges yet as demands for the closure of the city’s phosphate processing plant increase.

22.10.2025 3

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Syria’s SDF releases detainees as ‘goodwill’ gesture after talks with Damascus

The talks on the situation in Aleppo, where a siege of Kurdish areas is reportedly ongoing, come as the Syrian government and the SDF work on a...

21.10.2025 3

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Former Israeli hostage 'looking ahead', determined to move on

After more than a year trapped in a dark tunnel under Gaza, Eli Sharabi is determined to move forward with his life, even as he knows that pain and...

20.10.2025 3

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Who is Mark Savaya, Chaldean-American businessman named Trump’s Iraq envoy?

Mark Savaya supported Trump in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections and was credited by the president with helping to secure votes in the...

20.10.2025 3

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Iran adding 80,000 personnel to enforce hijab in Tehran province

Iran scrapped a stricter law on women’s head coverings last year and some women are now defying the restrictions altogether.

18.10.2025 2

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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from UK soccer game over 'safety concerns'

Antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents are on the rise in the UK, with a recent report accusing British authorities of failing to address...

17.10.2025 3

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Fearing fallout, Iran calls for cohesion amid shaky Afghanistan-Pakistan truce

The Islamic Republic is particularly concerned about the presence of the Islamic State-Khorasan branch in Afghanistan.

16.10.2025 3

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Libyans rush banks amid cash crunch, government to print $11B in dinars to ease crisis

The Libyan Central Bank has been printing more money in response to cash shortages in the country, as falling oil prices and corruption take...

16.10.2025 2

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Hamas targets opponents in violent bid to rebuild authority in Gaza

Hamas is targeting what it describes as Israel collaborators and outlaws as part of a display of power following the ceasefire.

14.10.2025 2

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Trump says may go to Middle East as peace deal 'very close'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he may go to the Middle East at the end of this week as a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is...

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Russia's Lavrov: Trump's Gaza plan is the best one we have

(Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Gaza...

09.10.2025 2

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Trump says he may go to the Middle East for Gaza deal

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza...

09.10.2025 3

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Israel says Iran weapons plot foiled in West Bank: What to know

The third alleged Iranian smuggling plan in the past two years comes amid escalating violence in the Palestinian territory.

09.10.2025 2

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Israeli strikes kill 9 in Yemen's rebel-held capital: Huthis

Israeli strikes on Sanaa killed at least nine people and wounded more than 170 on Thursday, Yemen's Huthis said, a day after the rebels launched a...

26.09.2025 2

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledge $89M for Syrian public sector: What to know

The new Syrian government has struggled to pay public workers sufficiently and is implementing a plan aimed at rooting out “ghost employees"...

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Syria navy delegation visits Turkey: What to know

Turkey is seeking to help Syria build its new military, and the neighbors are also cooperating on counter-narcotics and intelligence matters.

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Wildfires ravage Syria’s Latakia for 4th day in row: What to know

A Syrian official recently said that 2025 has been the driest year in decades, as wildfires persist along the coast, and the response is being...

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India weighs options as US ends waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port: What to know

India has been working to develop the strategically important Gulf port for close to a decade, but the move has been complicated by US sanctions...

19.09.2025 4

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IEA report: Mideast electricity generation to rise 50% by 2035 as renewables expand

The International Energy Agency said that oil and gas remain the main sources of energy in the Middle East and North Africa, but noted the...

19.09.2025 2

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Doctors Without Borders voices outrage over death of its nurse from Israeli airstrike

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA (Reuters) -Doctors Without Borders said on Wednesday it was appalled by the death of one of its nurses, who died on...

18.09.2025 3

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Hamas leader gives first TV interview since Israel’s Doha attack: What to know

Ghazi Hamad is the first member of the Palestinian group who was present when Israel bombed their compound to appear in public.

18.09.2025 4

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Saudi sports push targets NFL with flag football series featuring Tom Brady

The Public Investment Fund is not yet investing in the National Football League amid restrictions on state entities, but is eyeing flag football...

17.09.2025 4

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Iran’s Larijani meets MBS, Saudi defense chiefs in Riyadh: What to know

The trip is Ali Larijani’s third since he returned to head the Supreme National Security Council and follows Iranian President Massoud...

16.09.2025 7

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Lebanon announces 6.5M Captagon pills seized: What to know

Lebanese authorities said they are coordinating with their neighbors to dismantle the drug trade as neighboring Syria steps up its own efforts...

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Lebanon announces 6.5M Captagon pills seized: What to know

Lebanese authorities said they are coordinating with their neighbors to dismantle the drug trade as neighboring Syria steps up its own efforts...

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Lebanese government holds talks with Hamas as group balks at disarmament plan

Hamas has not agreed to give up its weapons in Lebanon, though the military has received a number of weapons from other factions in recent weeks.

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China-made flying car makes first test flight in UAE: What to know

The Chinese company is facing competition from a US firm that is currently developing an air taxi service in Dubai.

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Iran, UN nuclear watchdog reach understanding on cooperation

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA have reached an understanding about the resumption of cooperation, Iranian Foreign Minister...

10.09.2025 4

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Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

President Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played...

10.09.2025 5

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Israel’s strike in Doha 'unacceptable,' German government says

BERLIN (Reuters) -The Israeli attack on Hamas targets in Qatar is "unacceptable," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Foreign Minister Johann...

10.09.2025 3

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Trump says decision to strike in Qatar was Netanyahu's alone

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to strike Qatar was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

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Israeli Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov released from captivity in Iraq

Tsurkov was kidnapped in Baghdad more than two years ago by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, prompting the US government and her family to...

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China calls on BRICS to boost multilateral trade as Iran, UAE eye closer ties

The UAE’s and Egypt’s trade with BRICS members is on the rise, while Iran’s efforts to increase economic ties are complicated by sanctions.

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EU not 'living up to responsibilities' on Gaza war: Belgian FM

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot told AFP Friday that the EU's credibility on foreign policy was "collapsing" due to the bloc's failure to act...

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Lebanon to move on Hezbollah disarmament after testy cabinet meeting: What to know

The Lebanese government is under mounting pressure to disarm Hezbollah, but the group’s allies in the government are not on board.

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UAE says Israel’s West Bank annexation push a ‘red line': What to know

There are growing indications that the Israeli government is seeking to annex the Palestinian territory, but the UAE is becoming increasingly critical...

03.09.2025 8

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Iraq announces ISIS network busted in West Africa: What to know

Activity by the Islamic State’s West Africa branch is increasing, according to some observers, and Iraq is looking to strengthen counterterrorism...

03.09.2025 10

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