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Sharaa tells Iraq's Barzani Kurds integral to Syria amid fears of Aleppo spillover

More than 140,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Syrian government and Kurdish forces in Aleppo and the situation has captured...

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Iran sees largest protest day as regime cuts internet: What to know

Thousands of Iranians protested across the country on Thursday evening in one of the biggest challenges to Islamic Republic rule in decades.

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Deadly clashes resume in Syria's Aleppo between government, Kurdish forces

ALEPPO, Syria, Jan 7 - Fierce fighting resumed in Syria's northern city of Aleppo between government forces and Kurdish fighters for a second day on...

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Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of 'betrayal' as Riyadh ups strikes

Southern Transitional Council head Aidarus al-Zubaidi did not board a scheduled flight to Saudi Arabia for talks as Riyadh intensified its...

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Syria's Sharaa, Saudi crown prince discuss economic ties as SDF clashes flare

Syria is facing a number of security challenges amid sectarian tensions as it rebuilds its economy.

06.01.2026 2

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With central role for Qatar, can Gulf states mediate between US and Venezuela?

Venezuela's ties improved with Gulf states under Maduro, and some in the region voiced concern about the US operation.

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Yemen separatists launch two-year independence transition as strikes kill 20

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to independence Friday despite reporting 20 deaths in airstrikes from a Saudi-led...

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Yemen separatists announce two-year independence transition in shock move

Yemen's UAE-backed separatists announced a two-year transition to an independent state on Friday after seizing swathes of territory in a lightning...

02.01.2026 4

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Yemen's STC aims to hold an independence referendum in two years

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Yemen's southern separatist movement said on Friday it aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years...

02.01.2026 7

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Iran's protests: What we know

Iran has been rocked this week by protests that started in Tehran and have spread to other cities, with at least six people killed in clashes with...

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Yemen’s STC announces self-determination process for south: What to know

The announcement by the UAE-backed separatist group follows major escalations with Saudi Arabia and the internationally-recognized government.

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What's next for Yemen as UAE withdraws, rift with Saudi Arabia grows?

The escalating conflict in Yemen poses challenges to both the Saudi-backed government and the UAE’s position in the country, but may benefit the...

31.12.2025 7

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Israel recognises Somaliland, Somalia's breakaway region, as independent state

(Fixes spelling in "breakaway" in headline)Dec 26 (Reuters) - Israel has recognised Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as an "independent and ...

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Two dead in Palestinian attack in Israel, Israeli authorities say

JERUSALEM, Dec 26 (Reuters) - A Palestinian assailant ran over a man and stabbed a woman and killed them both in northern Israel on Friday, Israeli...

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As UAE-Saudi rivalry heats up, Yemen’s STC accuses Riyadh of airstrikes

The incident followed Saudi Arabia criticizing the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council’s military offensive, which has sent shockwaves...

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Syria's Shibani talks defense, economic ties with Russia's Putin during Moscow visit

The visit is the second to Russia for Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, and follows other...

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Syria seizes anti-aircraft missiles near Iraqi border: What to know

The Syrian government is stepping up efforts to combat arms smuggling, including in relation to Hezbollah, Kurdish-led forces and ISIS.

23.12.2025 5

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India’s Modi eyes closer ties with Jordan, Oman during visits

Modi’s two-day visit to Jordan made investments and economic cooperation a central piece of the talks with Amman.

16.12.2025 2

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Saudi Arabia cements ties with Sudan during Burhan visit as UAE rivalry heats up

The Sudanese leader may be looking to increase Saudi support following losses on the battlefield as Riyadh weighs its security interests in the...

16.12.2025 7

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Gaza struggles to pull bodies from rubble as storms rock damaged buildings

GAZA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more ​war-damaged buildings may collapse because of heavy ​rain in the...

15.12.2025 2

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Iran Nobel winner unwell after 'violent' arrest: supporters

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi was taken to hospital twice after being violently arrested last week, her supporters said Monday,...

15.12.2025 2

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Ahmed al-Ahmed, Syrian-Australian who fought off Hanukkah attackers, recovering from surgery

Ahmed is recovering from surgery after being injured while tackling one of the shooters during an attack on a Jewish gathering in Australia, as he...

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Three IRGC members killed near Iran-Pakistan border: What to know

Iran is seeking closer cooperation with Pakistan on security amid unrest on their shared border and an insurgency by Baluchi groups.

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World Cup: Iran fumes over LGBTQ+ themes as Jordan qualifies for first time

Morocco is hoping to build on its historic run in 2022, with Saudi Arabia, Egypt and others in the region similarly vying to build on recent...

10.12.2025 6

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar ink high-speed rail deal advancing Gulf integration

Saudi Arabia is seeking to boost its railway infrastructure, and longstanding efforts to connect Gulf states by train are finally gaining momentum.

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Former PM Kadhimi: Vote shows Iraqis turning toward new leadership

Mustafa al-Kadhimi told Al-Monitor that the strong performances of parties that ran on their own, as opposed to those on lists, indicate a desire to...

26.11.2025 5

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Trump plans terror designation for Muslim Brotherhood: What to know

US President Donald Trump signed Monday an executive order stipulating that "certain chapters or other subdivisions of the Muslim Brotherhood shall...

24.11.2025 2

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Trump says he has 'nothing to do with the family business'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has nothing to do with his family business as the Trump Organization and a...

19.11.2025 2

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MBS pledges Saudi investment of $1T in Trump meeting

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the move is in line with Saudi Arabia's investment strategy, particularly its desire to increase computing...

19.11.2025 4

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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...

15.11.2025 2

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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

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

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

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...

11.11.2025 4

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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 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...

04.11.2025 5

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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...

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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...

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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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