Trump orders deployment of nuclear submarines in response to ‘provocative’ Russian comments
The United States and Russia control the vast majority of the world's nuclear weaponry, and Washington keeps nuclear-armed submarines on...
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Trump’s ‘displeasure’ at prospect of allies recognizing Palestinian state
President Donald Trump has expressed displeasure with leaders of France, the United Kingdom and Canada for saying they plan to...
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UAE, Germany to cooperate in ecotourism, environment conservation
UAE and Germany have reviewed cooperation on biosphere reserves, ecotourism, and environmental conservation. A delegation from the German Development Cooperation...
- AE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), represented by its Biodiversity Department, shared insights on ecotourism prospects with a German delegation.
- The ministry explored collaboration to control marine pollution and promote sustainable aquatic environment.
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Dubai Customs thwart marijuana smuggling bid at international airport
Dubai Customs authorities seized 3.7kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport terminal 1. An African passenger was trying to smuggle...
- An African passenger was trying to smuggle the drugs by stashing it inside cylindrical vehicle air filters.
- The goods were analyzed through the narcotics detector, which revealed it to be marijuana.
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Two teens among four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
The latest attack comes two days after a truce halted deadly conflict between the Israeli military and Islamic Jihad militants...
- The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its medics treated 69 people for gunshot wounds across the Nablus area, at least four of them in critical condition.
- An Egypt-brokered ceasefire reached Sunday ended three days of intense fighting that killed 46 Palestinians, 16 of them children, and wounded 360.
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EU asks Tehran, Washington to decide ‘very quickly’ on Iran deal
There is no more space for negotiations. We have a final text. So it's the moment for a decision: yes...
- Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran and Russia, as well as the United States indirectly, resumed talks on the issue last week, after a months-long hiatus.
- The 2015 accord gave Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its atomic programme to guarantee Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon.
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Russia launches Iranian satellite amid Ukraine war concerns
An Iranian satellite launched by Russia blasted off from Kazakhstan early Tuesday and went into orbit amid controversy that Moscow...
- Iran has sought to deflect suspicions that Moscow could use Khayyam to spy on Ukraine
- Iranian Space Agency said that the Islamic republic would control the Khayyam satellite "from day one".
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Afghanistan: one year since the Taliban takeover
Last year, this week, the Taliban launched a final offensive to win back control of the country they ran between...
- Last year, this week, the Taliban launched a final offensive to win back control of the country they ran between 1996 and 2001
- Taliban is now in the firm grip of the country, and has once again imposed its austere interpretation of Islam
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Turkey to hold talks with US for sale of jet fighters
A Turkish delegation will visit Washington next week to follow up on US President Joe Biden's pledge to deliver F16...
- Turkey was kicked out of the F35 Joint Strike Fighter program over its acquisition of an advanced Russian missile defense system in 2019
- A few US senators have said they will only approve the sale if Turkey ends its territorial dispute with historic rival Greece
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Jordan, Yemen foreign ministers discuss ties, regional issues
Safadi said Jordan welcomes the announcement of extending the cease-fire in Yemen for two months.
- Safadi said Jordan welcomes the announcement of extending the cease-fire in Yemen for two months
- The ministers stressed efforts to reach a political solution to end the Yemeni crisis and restore stability in the embattled country
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Fate of nuclear plant remains uncertain as Ukraine war rages on
The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine, which is at the center of international concern amid mutual accusations of shelling...
- The power plant located close to the Crimean peninsula which was annexed by Moscow in 2014 was captured by Russian forces on March 4, 2022
- Ukraine says there are around 500 Russian troops at the plant and has called for the establishment of a demilitarized zone
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Former Iraq PM calls for resumption of legislative sessions
Nuri al-Maliki said, "Neither the dissolution of parliament nor the change of the regime nor early elections will be possible...
- Sadr's supporters have continued a sit-in protest in the gardens around the parliament, inside Baghdad's normally secure Green Zone
- On Thursday Shiite Coordination Framework had said they were conditionally open to Sadr's call for new elections, signaling a potential de-escalation
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Trump comes close to ‘Super Tuesday’ clean sweep: US networks
The former president, bidding for a sensational White House comeback after being unseated by Democrat Joe Biden in 2020, hopes...
US forces down drones, missiles fired at warship by Houthis
The US military command said that its forces shot down one anti-ship ballistic missile and three one-way attack unmanned aerial...
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Time to recognize the State of Palestine: Saudi foreign minister at OIC session
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan has emphasized the unanimous rejection of the...
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Women, rural poor most affected by climate change, says UN
PARIS, FRANCE – Heatwaves and floods inflict greater economic pain on rural women than men because climate change intensifies existing inequalities,...
- The report said rural, women-led households in low- and middle-income nations already face more financial burdens than men when disaster strikes.
- It estimated that if average temperatures increase one degree Celsius, women would face a 34 percent greater loss in total income compared to men.
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Houthis attack ship listed as ‘Israeli-affiliated’ off Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels, who since November have fired drones and missiles at numerous ships in the Red Sea area vital...
- The UKMTO reported an incident in a similar location at 91 nautical miles southeast of Aden
- The British agency said the ship's master had reported two explosions
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Gaza detainees released by Israel report abuse, says UNRWA
UNRWA chief's comments capped a tumultuous day during which Israel and UNRWA have traded accusations, with Israel accusing the agency...
- Detainees subjected to a "broad range of ill treatment" including threats of electrocution
- UNRWA said Israeli authorities had "detained several of its staff from the Gaza Strip"