Islamic State claims first attack on new Syria forces since Assad fall: monitors
The Islamic State (IS) group on Thursday claimed its first attack on Syria's new government forces since the fall of...
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OPEC+ ministers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, meet as oil output hike looms despite falling prices
The 22-nation group began a series of cuts in 2022 to prop up crude prices, but Saudi Arabia, Russia and...
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Palestinian president, Israeli defence minister hold rare talks
The meeting, which focused on "security policy, civilian and economic issues", came just hours after Bennett returned from Washington
- The meeting, which focused on "security policy, civilian and economic issues", came just hours after Bennett returned from Washington
- Biden said he would urge Bennett to find ways "to advance peace and security and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians."
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Kuwait to transform ‘tire graveyard’ into new city
After 17 years of accumulation of end-of-life tires, the dump was spread across 2 sq km, with 40 million tires...
- Three massive fires between 2012 and 2020 sparked environmental concerns, prompting the authorities to shut it down for good
- In past months, trucks loaded with tires had made more than 44,000 trips from the landfill to the Al-Salmi region, near Kuwait's industrial area, where they would be temporarily st
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Drying Euphrates threatens disaster in Syria
Reputed to have once flown through the biblical Garden of Eden, the Euphrates runs for almost 2,800 km (1,700 miles)...
- Syrian Kurds accuse Turkey of choking the river’s flow but Ankara says it releases the agreed upon amount of water.
- Among five million people depending on the Euphrates for drinking water, more and more families are ingesting liquid that is unsafe.
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Emirates to provide extra baggage for Lebanon-bound customers
Customers can avail the additional baggage allowance for travel booked on emirates.com, Emirates sales offices, via travel agents as well...
- Customers can avail the additional baggage allowance for travel booked on emirates.com, Emirates sales offices, via travel agents as well as online travel agents
- The baggage allowance applies to both inbound and outbound travel from Beirut
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Macron visits IS former stronghold in Iraq’s Mosul
His visit to Mosul, a melting pot of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities, is seen as an opportunity to...
- His visit to Mosul, a melting pot of Iraq's diverse ethnic and religious communities, is seen as an opportunity to renew his support for Christians in the Middle East
- France, which finances French-speaking Christian schools in the region, aims to boost the plight of Christians in the Middle East, as well as other minorities
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7 loyalists killed in strikes on Yemen’s largest airbase
Medics said they received seven bodies and treated more than 50 people injured in the attack on Al-Anad air base
- Medics said they received seven bodies and treated more than 50 people injured in the attack on Al-Anad air base
- The internationally-recognised government and the Iran-allied Huthi rebels have been locked in war since 2014
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War-weary Libyans yearn for end to daily blackouts
In the decade since the NATO-backed overthrow of longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi, repeated outbreaks of fighting have caused heavy damage...
- In the decade since the NATO-backed overthrow of longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi, repeated outbreaks of fighting have caused heavy damage to the power distribution network
- On most days, Tripoli residents can expect multiple cuts to the mains supply totalling 12 hours a day
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Afghanistan overshadows Iraq summit as Macron stays put
French president Emmanuel Macron vowed his country will maintain presence in Iraq no matter what Americans decide. After meeting Iraqi...
- Macron said Paris was in talks with the Taliban through Qatar to "protect and repatriate" Afghans at risk.
- France has evacuated 2,834 people from there since August 17.
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Iraq’s Mosul struggles to rebuild without funds
Mosul, the country's second city in Nineveh province, was the last major Iraqi bastion of the Islamic State group's failed...
- Mosul, the country's second city in Nineveh province, was the last major Iraqi bastion of the Islamic State group's failed "caliphate" between 2014 and 2017
- The city was retaken by the Iraqi army and a US-led coalition after intense bombardment and fighting that left it in ruins
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Israel strikes Gaza after fire balloons
Israeli army said fighter jets struck a Hamas military compound used for manufacturing weapons.
- Protests erupted on Saturday, with the Israeli army firing tear gas and stun grenades on Palestinians.
- In 2018, Gazans began a protest movement demanding an end to Israel’s blockade and the right for Palestinians.
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Islamic State claims first attack on new Syria forces since Assad fall: monitors
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Private US lunar lander mission imperiled by technical snag
Washington, United States -- An historic private mission to land on the Moon was facing potential failure Monday due to...
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A short history of the Boeing 737 MAX
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Vinfast to build EV factory in India
It is part of the company's planned US$2bn investment.
- According to a VinFast statement, the facility will be in the southern state of Tamil Nadu
- In August last year, the firm listed on the Nasdaq as its valuation skyrocketed and then crashed
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Two Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike: Al Jazeera
Witnesses told AFP that two rockets were fired at the car -- one hit the front of the vehicle and...
- Hamza Wael Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuria were killed while they were "on their way to carry out their duty"
- The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 79 journalists have been killed in Gaza
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Bangladesh’s Hasina wins fifth term in power
The prime minister has presided over breakneck economic growth, but her government has been accused of a ruthless opposition crackdown....
- "The Awami League has won the election," said Moniruzzaman Talukder, of the Election Commission
- BNP head Tarique Rahman called the result "a disgrace to the democratic aspirations of Bangladesh"