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Syria suspends constitution, declares Ahmed al-Sharaa transitional president

Syria's de facto leadership previously said that new elections could take up to four years and that it could also take several years to draft a new...

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Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Israel

Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as envoy visits Saudi Arabia, Israel

President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit the White House on Feb. 4, making the Israeli premier the first...

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Lebanon says 26 killed as Israeli forces fire on residents returning to south

Lebanon says 26 killed as Israeli forces fire on residents returning to south

Clashes that began on Sunday between Israeli forces and Lebanese civilians attempting to return to their towns in southern Lebanon continued into...

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27 Kurdish civilians, activists arrested in Iran following protests

27 Kurdish civilians, activists arrested in Iran following protests

After protests over the death sentences of Kurdish political prisoners, Iranian authorities arrested at least 27 people across the Kurdistan region.

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Trump revokes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: What we know

Trump revokes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: What we know

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders from withdrawing from the World Health Organization to...

21.01.2025 6

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After Gaza deal, Trump's top adviser says Saudi-Israel normalization 'huge priority'

After Gaza deal, Trump's top adviser says Saudi-Israel normalization 'huge priority'

Trump’s next national security adviser, Mike Waltz, emphasized on Wednesday that the incoming administration will place Saudi-Israel normalization...

17.01.2025 5

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Trump's CIA pick warns of Iran nuclear advancements in confirmation hearing

Trump's CIA pick warns of Iran nuclear advancements in confirmation hearing

In his confirmation hearing, John Ratcliffe spoke about Iran's development of nuclear weapons, evidence of Syria's Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical...

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Iran to ramp up nuclear power production as talks with E3 begin in Geneva

Iran to ramp up nuclear power production as talks with E3 begin in Geneva

Iran is once again at the table for talks with the E3 to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement, which was effectively rendered hollow once the US...

13.01.2025 7

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala lands in Rome after release from Iranian prison

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala lands in Rome after release from Iranian prison

Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who had been detained at Tehran's notorious Evin Prison since her arrest on Dec. 19, was released Wednesday and...

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After meeting Italy’s Meloni, Trump agrees to halt extradition of Iranian detainee: What we know

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly agreed to delay a US extradition request for an Iranian...

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Who is Maysaa Sabrine, first woman to lead Central Bank of Syria?

Syria’s new leadership has appointed Maysaa Sabrine to head the country’s central bank, the first woman to do so in the institution’s history.

31.12.2024 1

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Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala: What to know

Iran's Ministry of Culture on Monday confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who has been held in Tehran's Evin Prison since her...

30.12.2024 1

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Iran’s foreign minister lands in China amid regional and domestic turmoil

The Iranian foreign minister arrived in China on Friday as Iran seeks stability after the weakening of its proxy network, particularly Hezbollah,...

27.12.2024 4

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Trump wavers on two-state solution but foresees Israel-Palestine deal

Despite his 2020 proposal for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Trump has now suggested he is open to other ideas.

13.12.2024 3

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Who is who in Syria’s first interim government after Assad's fall

HTS and its government arm have installed a new interim prime minister and cabinet in Damascus. Who are they?

11.12.2024 3

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In search for Cleopatra's tomb, Egypt claims new discoveries

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday new discoveries made in Alexandria, including an ancient bust that could...

10.12.2024 3

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Russia state media says Syria's Assad and his family in Moscow

Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his family are in Moscow and have been granted asylum "on humanitarian grounds," Russian state media outlets reported...

08.12.2024 5

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Across Europe, Syrians hold joyful rallies to celebrate fall of Assad

Thousands of jubilant Syrians rallied in Berlin and cities across Europe on Sunday, waving flags and singing with joy to celebrate the fall of...

08.12.2024 5

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Russia confirms Bashar al-Assad ‘left Syria,’ whereabouts unknown: What to know

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is said to have fled Syria after rebels claimed they seized Damascus.

08.12.2024 4

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Senior China delegation in Iran to discuss 'strategic partnership', economic ties

Iran hosted a Chinese delegation on Tuesday and Wednesday in a step to solidify a 2021 strategic partnership agreement, but can the two...

04.12.2024 3

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Israel says killed three Hamas members in strike on West Bank

The Israeli military on Tuesday said it killed three Hamas members in an air strike near the occupied West Bank city of Tubas, after the...

04.12.2024 3

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Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member: What we know

Germany has arrested a man suspected of membership in Hezbollah accused of running two affiliated associations in Germany.

03.12.2024 3

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Israel pounds Lebanon after Hezbollah attack, straining fragile ceasefire

Israel responds with wide-ranging airstrikes after Hezbollah claimed its first attack on Israel on Monday following the implementation of a...

03.12.2024 3

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Iran sends senior delegation to Algeria, Tunisia as relations warm

This week, a high-level Iranian delegation is visiting Algeria and Tunisia for talks with senior officials from both North African countries.

27.11.2024 1

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Iran promises response 'beyond imagination' to Israeli strikes even as deal looms

A month after Israel's Oct. 26 strikes on Iran, Iranian officials are ramping up discussions of a response to the attack.

26.11.2024 10

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Israel to decide on ceasefire as US says deal 'close'

Israel's security cabinet was preparing to decide whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said Monday, as the...

25.11.2024 4

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17 missing after boat capsizes off Egypt's Red Sea coast

The boat set sail on Sunday despite warnings from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority about large waves on the Red Sea.

25.11.2024 3

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China's Xi Jingping in Morocco as Beijing eyes bigger role in Africa's infrastructure boom

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Morocco on Thursday as China wades deeper into Morocco's transportation and EV industries.

23.11.2024 3

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Four Italian UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in Lebanon as Argentina withdraws

UNIFIL announced this morning that four peacekeepers in its Italian contingent were injured by two rockets that hit their base in southern Lebanon....

22.11.2024 2

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IAEA censures Iran over nuclear activity

Out of its 35 member countries, 19 voted in favor of the resolution, 12 abstained, while China, Russia and Burkina Faso voted against it.

22.11.2024 10

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As EU says it's binding, Middle East welcomes ICC warrant for Netanyahu

The International Criminal Court on Thursday announced arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister...

21.11.2024 4

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IAEA's Grossi denies Netanyahu claim Israel hit Iran nuclear facility

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi denied Israel's contention that a shuttered Iranian nuclear facility had restarted activity...

20.11.2024 3

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Opposition wins election in Somaliland, signals dialogue with Somalia: What we know

Somaliland's opposition leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has won the presidential election, unseating the incumbent president who held office...

20.11.2024 1

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Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election, vows to resume dialogue with Somalia

Somaliland's opposition leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has won the presidential election, unseating the incumbent president who held office...

20.11.2024 5

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Iran offers few concessions ahead of likely censure at IAEA meeting

The E3, with the support of the US, is set to introduce a resolution to censure Iran claiming that Iran has not complied with requirements outlined...

19.11.2024 1

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Canada foils Iranian plot to kill Jewish human rights leader: What we know

The target of the alleged assassination plot, Irwin Cotler, is a fierce critic of the Iranian regime and a staunch supporter of Israel.

18.11.2024 3

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From State to CIA, here are Trump's key foreign policy, national security appointments

US President-elect Donald Trump has been rolling out his picks for key positions in his administration, many of which will impact Middle East...

14.11.2024 1

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In first since Trump win, nuclear watchdog chief Grossi arrives in Iran for talks

As Iran braces for another Trump presidency, which last time saw the dissolution of the Iran nuclear deal, the director of the UN's nuclear...

14.11.2024 2

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Israel's Smotrich calls for annexation of occupied West Bank: What we know

Israeli far-right minister and long-time supporter of Israeli settlements Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that he had ordered preparations for an...

11.11.2024 2

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US presses charges in alleged Iran IRGC plot to kill Trump: What we know

The US Department of Justice unsealed on Friday the details of a criminal case in connection with an IRGC-backed plot to kill President-elect...

08.11.2024 4

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From Iran to Turkey, how the Middle East is bracing for US elections

With the US presidential election just one day away, how is the Middle East anticipating the result?

05.11.2024 2

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Leaked document outlines Lebanon-Israel cease-fire, might be reached in 'hours or days'

A document published by Israeli public broadcaster Kan on Wednesday purports to contain the details of a US-backed cease-fire proposal between...

31.10.2024 3

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Somalia-Ethiopia rift intensifies: What's behind latest row?

The latest expulsion marks yet another step toward an eruption of tensions between the neighboring countries.

30.10.2024 2

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Eight UNIFIL peacekeepers injured in southern Lebanon rocket attack

Eight Austrian soldiers belonging to the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission were injured by a rocket strike in southern Lebanon, which UNIFIL said was...

29.10.2024 3

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What's significance of UAE's Sheikh Tahnoon third visit to Qatar in a year?

Qatar and the UAE are strengthening ties with high-profile meetings and joint investments like the $20 billion Development Road Project. However,...

28.10.2024 2

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US F-16s arrive in Middle East as Israel prepares for Iran strike

As Israel prepares to strike Iran, a batch of US air force reinforcements has landed in the region, the second this month.

25.10.2024 2

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Qatar Airways suspends Iran, Lebanon flights, joining growing list of airlines

Amid conflict in Gaza and Lebanon, few airlines are operating in and out of Tel Aviv, and fewer still in and out of Beirut and Tehran.

25.10.2024 10

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Sri Lanka arrests 3 men in plot to attack Israeli-run Jewish center: What we know

Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested on Thursday after Israel's National Security Council urged Israelis to leave certain areas of the country...

24.10.2024 3

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Tens of thousands flee Jabalia after Israel sends more troops to northern Gaza

The Israeli military's push into northern Gaza has killed at least 770 Palestinians, according to Gaza's government office, and has caused tens of...

23.10.2024 10

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Russia investigates downed aircraft in Sudan: What we know

A plane allegedly shot down by a Sudanese paramilitary group has shined a light on the web of foreign influence affecting the ongoing war in Sudan.

22.10.2024 2

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