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Beatrice Farhat

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Russia, Iran to boost ties in ‘all areas’ as Tehran claims nuclear restrictions expired

The cooperation pledges follow the weekend's joint letter from Russia, Iran and China to the UN, disputing the validity of reimposing sanctions...

20.10.2025 2

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Beatrice Farhat

Israel releases first batch of Palestinian bodies to Gaza

(Reuters) -A first batch of bodies of Palestinians killed during the Gaza war has arrived in the enclave after being released by Israel, local health...

14.10.2025 2

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Beatrice Farhat

IMF lifts 2025 global growth forecast, warns of ongoing trade 'uncertainty'

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its outlook for global growth this year, flagging a milder-than-expected economic hit from President...

14.10.2025 2

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UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings to let in aid

The United Nations and the international Red Cross called on Tuesday for all crossings into Gaza to be opened to allow desperately needed aid into the...

14.10.2025 2

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Somaliland leader courts Ethiopia in recognition push: What to know

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi visited Ethiopia for talks focused on security and economic cooperation as the Somali breakaway...

14.10.2025 3

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Trump, in Egypt, signs Gaza peace deal, vows war 'is over'

US President Donald Trump praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, upon his arrival to Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of a Gaza...

14.10.2025 2

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Two killed by police as Morocco’s anti-government protests enter day 5

Two protesters were killed in Morocco on Wednesday as demonstrations continue.

02.10.2025 3

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After China, Saudi industry minister visits Vietnam in eastward economic push

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met with a number of Vietnamese officials on Monday as the...

30.09.2025 3

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Egypt, Somalia discuss military ties as Cairo set to deploy troops for AU mission

The Egyptian and Somali defense ministers met in Cairo to discuss strengthening military cooperation, marking the latest sign of deepening...

29.09.2025 4

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Sudan: RSF drone strike kills 75 in Darfur displacement camp

The strike hit a mosque at Abu Shouk camp on the outskirts of el-Fasher during morning prayers, killing dozens and underscoring the rising...

19.09.2025 3

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US designates four Iran-aligned militias as terrorist organizations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Unites States designated four Iran-aligned militia groups as foreign terrorist organizations on Wednesday, the State...

17.09.2025 3

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3,000-year-old gold bracelet vanishes from Egypt museum: What we know

Egyptian authorities are searching for a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet that vanished from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

17.09.2025 3

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Beirut blast: 5 years on, Bulgaria arrest marks breakthrough in renewed probe

Bulgarian police have arrested the owner of a ship tied to the 2020 Beirut port blast as the resumed investigation progresses.

16.09.2025 2

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UAE president visits Qatar, bans Israel from Dubai Airshow after Doha strikes

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan threw his country’s support behind Qatar, saying the Israeli strikes on Qatari territory violated...

10.09.2025 5

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Lebanon faces tough test as army pushes plan to seize Hezbollah weapons

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed preparations for a cabinet session due this week that will tackle an army...

01.09.2025 10

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Living in 'sin'? Ronaldo, Rodriguez highlight Saudi double standard

When Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announced their engagement this month, two things stood out: the outsized diamond ring, and their...

26.08.2025 5

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Israel raid wounds 14 in West Bank's Ramallah: Red Crescent

The Israeli army raided the West Bank city of Ramallah on Tuesday, leaving 14 people wounded as troops fanned out across the city centre, the...

26.08.2025 10

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UN inquiry on Israeli violence hampered by funding shortfall, document shows

By Emma FargeGENEVA (Reuters) -A team of U.N. investigators tasked with researching cases of violence by Israeli settlers and the transfer of arms to ...

26.08.2025 6

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Lebanon’s ex-Central Bank chief to be released on $20M bail: What to know

Judicial authorities in Lebanon agreed to release former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh on $20 million bail nearly a year after his arrest on...

26.08.2025 4

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Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian factions after refugee camp hands over weapons

Lebanese and Palestinian officials confirmed that the first phase of the disarmament process of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon has begun.

22.08.2025 3

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Syria, Saudi Arabia sign mutual investments deal: What to know

The deal came during a Saudi-Syrian meeting in Riyadh that was held in continuation of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum held in Damascus last month...

18.08.2025 30

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Meet Nadeen Ayoub, first Palestinian woman to compete at Miss Universe

The 27-year-old beauty queen, crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, will take the stage in Thailand this November, marking the first time Palestine is...

14.08.2025 4

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Former hostages rally for Gaza war to end as Israel mulls updated plan

Hundreds of demonstrators including Israelis released from captivity in Gaza rallied on Thursday in Jerusalem as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...

08.08.2025 10

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Lebanon cabinet backs Hezbollah disarmament as US urges year-end deadline

Lebanon’s cabinet approved Thursday the goals outlined in a US proposal on the complete disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for the end of Israeli...

08.08.2025 10

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Iran’s president to visit Armenia, China: What to know

Tehran is looking to strengthen ties with regional and Asian powers as Western sanctions continue to squeeze its economy.

07.08.2025 10

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UAE president heads to Russia to meet Putin as ties grow: What to know

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan is heading to Moscow on Thursday for an official visit, his second in less than a year as...

06.08.2025 3

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Hunger must never be 'weapon of war': UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said food must not be used as a weapon of war as world leaders gathered for a food summit in Africa, where 280...

28.07.2025 3

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EU Commission discusses curbs on Israel research funding amid Gaza pressure

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Commissioners will on Monday discuss a proposal to partially suspend Israel's access to the EU's Horizon research funding...

28.07.2025 4

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Amnesty: Syria's rulers must look into abductions of Alawite women and girls

The report comes after the coastal area witnessed deadly clashes last March between pro-Assad militias and security forces that triggered revenge...

28.07.2025 4

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France's top court annuls arrest warrant against Syria's Assad

France's highest court Friday annulled a French arrest warrant against Syria's ex-president Bashar al-Assad -- issued before his ouster -- over 2013...

25.07.2025 5

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Trump dismisses Macron's plan to recognize Palestinian state

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the...

25.07.2025 3

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Why has France decided to recognise Palestinian statehood?

France's President Emmanuel Macron hopes that his country formally recognising a Palestinian state in September will encourage other countries to...

25.07.2025 4

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On first visit to Paris, Lebanon's Salam secures $88M reconstruction pledge

During discussions with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Beirut must implement economic reforms before...

25.07.2025 8

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Lebanon's Druze mobilize in solidarity with Syria's Suwayda: What to know

Druze leaders in Lebanon are voicing their growing concerns over the deadly violence unfolding in Suwayda while members of the community are trying to...

16.07.2025 3

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Syria: At least 50 killed in fighting between Druze, Sunni tribes

Intervention by Syrian security forces to contain the escalation in Druze-majority Suwayda province has been met with resistance from the local Druze...

14.07.2025 4

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Sharaa reportedly mulls action against Lebanon over Syrian prisoners

Reports that Syria's interim president is threatening action over thousands of Syrians still held in Lebanese prisons have revived the long-standing...

11.07.2025 3

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UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon comes under attack: What to know

A group of men blocked a UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon, citing the absence of a Lebanese army escort, leading to brief clashes in the latest...

10.07.2025 4

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As wildfires ravage Latakia, Syria seeks EU support: What to know

Syria has been combating massive wildfires in coastal Latakia province for six days.

08.07.2025 6

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Syria unveils gold eagle emblem: What it means

Syria unveiled a new national emblem, another step in the removal of symbols from the Assad dynasty, which ruled the country for more than five...

04.07.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia announce $27B in oil, clean energy deals: What to know

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia signed agreements for investments worth $27 billion in various fields during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s...

03.07.2025 3

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Over 170 global NGOs call for end of US-backed GHF operations in Gaza

More than 170 major nongovernmental organizations called for the immediate end to the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, amid the...

01.07.2025 7

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At least 4 Palestinians killed in West Bank as Israeli settler violence rises: What to know

Israeli settlers stormed a number of Palestinian villages and towns in the West Bank following a string of deadly attacks by settlers and military...

27.06.2025 9

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Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold

Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative...

24.06.2025 3

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Shadowy extremist group claims Damascus church attack

A little-known Sunni Muslim extremist group claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a weekend suicide attack on a Damascus church, as the city mourned...

24.06.2025 4

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'Nowhere to escape': Israel strike intensifies distress in notorious Iran jail

Alarm has intensified over the welfare of inmates after an Israeli strike on Evin prison in Tehran, one of Iran's most notorious penal complexes which...

24.06.2025 4

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WHO condemns Sudan hospital attack that killed 40 people: What to know

The World Health Organization's chief denounced this weekend's attack on a hospital in Sudan’s West Kordofan state.

24.06.2025 6

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From Qom to Gilan, over 500 arrested in Iran as war with Israel continues

Iranian authorities have launched a wave of arrests against individuals suspected of working for Israeli intelligence, with dozens detained across...

23.06.2025 3

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Cyberattack strikes Iranian bank with ties to IRGC: What we know

The hacker group that claims to be behind the attack said it targeted the bank over its role in financing Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear...

17.06.2025 4

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Fearing risks of radiation, IAEA holds emergency meeting on Israel-Iran war

The head of the IAEA said that off-site radiation levels in Iran remain unchanged following the ongoing intense Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear...

16.06.2025 4

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Middle East condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for restraint

Leaders from across the region have harshly criticized Israel's attack as threatening the stability of the region.

13.06.2025 10

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