US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Trump's special Middle East envoy Steve...
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Iran says cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog ‘no longer relevant’
Iran's top diplomat said Sunday that cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog was no longer relevant following the reimposition...
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in West Bank
Israeli troops killed two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the army claimed to...
- The Israeli army said the two men were "involved in the shooting attack in Avnei Heftz on May 2, 2023 during which an Israeli civilian was injured".
- "The two gunmen were shot and killed after attempting to flee the scene," an army statement said, adding two others were arrested in the operation.
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KSA, US confirm direct talks between Sudan factions
However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000...
- However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000 civilians, reports suggest.
- UNICEF warns that the violence has become fatal for a large number of children as aid workers struggle to access areas hit by violence, while both sides seek a military victory
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Iran blames US and Israel for targeting its nuclear facilities
Tehran, Iran--Iran's head of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) considers the United States to be responsible for all of Israel's...
- Shamkhani was reacting to US NSA Jake Sullivan's comment that Washington would recognize Israel's "freedom of action" in stopping Iran from making a nuclear weapon
- Iran's security chief said that the US will be responsible for all "terrorist acts of Zionists against Iran's facilities and people, and should definitely accept its consequences"
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UAE and WHO dispatch 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Sudan
Dubai, UAE--The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have dispatched 30 tonnes of urgent medical supplies...
- The aid shipment estimated to be around US$444,000 is the first that WHO has dispatched by air to Sudan since the civil war erupted
- The UAE's aid delivery is focused on providing for the most vulnerable groups affected by the situation in Sudan, especially the sick, children, the elderly, and women
UAE marks 47 years of unification of Armed Forces
The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address...
- The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address current regional and global challenges.
- The UAE Armed Forces have become one of the strongest in the region and the world, making a valuable contribution to international alliances, highlight UAE leaders
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Iran, Syria pledge to strengthen ties, develop economic relations
During late-night talks Thursday, Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad discussed "ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations" and...
- Tehran has been a key ally to Damascus throughout Syria's long-running war, offering vital economic and military assistance.
- Raisi concluded his two-day trip early Friday and had described the visit as a "turning point" in the neighbors' bilateral relations.
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UAE President, Qatar Emir talk on phone, review bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin...
- The two leaders reviewed current areas of UAE-Qatar cooperation and explored opportunities for further collaboration
- In recent past, the UAE and Qatar have been moving towards restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies
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US national security advisor to visit Saudi Arabia, will meet Indian, UAE NSAs there
Jake Sullivan said that the meetings will help carry forward some very tangible initiatives that will be unlike anything they...
- Jake Sullivan said that the meetings will help carry forward some very tangible initiatives that will be unlike anything they have seen in the region in recent years
- US NSA, who is Biden's top aide on national security matters, has been closely involved in Middle East issues and reiterated Washington's commitment to the region
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Iran seeks trade boost with Syria during Raisi’s visit to Damascus
Iran's president hailed his visit to Damascus as a "turning point", after Tehran's support helped Syria retake most of the...
- Raisi said Iran and Syria had signed 15 "cooperation documents" which would allow "both countries to open a new chapter in economic relations".
- Raisi and Assad signed a deal on "long-term strategic cooperation", covering fields including oil, aviation, railways and agriculture.
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UN says US$445m needed to help 860,000 refugees fleeing Sudan
The United Nations said it was planning for an outflow of 860,000 people from conflict-torn Sudan, adding that $445 million...
- Over 100,000 people have already fled Sudan since deadly urban combat broke out on April 15.
- Another 330,000 people have been displaced inside Sudan, according to UN figures - and the situation is getting worse.
US, Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Trump's special Middle East envoy Steve...
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Israel vows ‘harsh response’ to Hezbollah attack
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed a "harsh response" to a Hezbollah rocket launch targeting a military position on Monday
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US President Biden pardons son Hunter before White House exit
Washington D.C. -- US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who is facing...
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Bashar Al Assad of Syria seeks support from allies as extremist rebels take over key city of Aleppo
Extremist-dominated rebel alliance, including ISIS supporters, runs over Syrian city of Aleppo allegedly backed by Turkey. Russia and Iran push...
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Iran-Europe nuclear talks on as global tensions escalate ahead of Trump’s return
The stakes were laid bare in a warning from Britain's foreign intelligence chief that Iran's nuclear ambitions posed a major...
- Following the talks in Geneva, shrouded in an unusual level of secrecy, the parties to social media to say the discussions had focused on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions
- The sides had "agreed to continue diplomatic dialogue in the near future", the German foreign ministry and the high-level diplomats representing France, Britain and Iran said
Israel PM again warns Iran after top diplomat talks of revising nuclear doctrine if more sanctions imposed
The renewed war of words between the Middle East foes came as Iran prepares to hold key nuclear talks with...
- Israel is the region's sole, if undeclared, nuclear-armed state, and it has long made preventing any rival from matching it its top defence priority
- Netanyahu said that the ceasefire that went into effect in Lebanon the following day would allow Israel to focus on Iran, but he did not elaborate on what action he envisaged
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Iran says may end nuclear arms ban if sanctions reimposed
Iran is set to meet with Britain, France and Germany for talks on its nuclear program on Friday after the...
- Iran is set to meet with Britain, France and Germany for talks on its nuclear program on Friday
- For Tehran, the goal of the talks on Friday is to avoid a "double disaster" scenario