Iran warns states joining US sanctions would be deemed ‘enemies’
Tehran says Washington’s campaign could deepen nuclear insecurity, while Trump renews his claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
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UAE defense ministry says ‘missile threat towards country’ detected
The Ministry said if any sounds are heard, they are the result of air defense interceptions and "affirmed its full...
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BRICS nations voice ‘serious concerns’ over Trump tariffs
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro from Sunday are expected to decry US President...
- Since coming to office in January, Trump has threatened allies and rivals alike with a slew of punitive duties.
- His latest salvo comes in the form of letters informing trading partners of new tariff rates that will soon enter into force.
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Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as FM David Lammy visits Damascus
In 2011, Britain was among the first countries to acknowledge rebel groups as the official Syrian government after then-president Bashar...
- In 2011, Britain was among the first countries to acknowledge rebel groups as the official Syrian government after then-president Assad's crushing of pro-democracy protests
- Assad was ultimately toppled in December after more than 13 years of fighting by a rebel offensive led by Sharaa, now Syria's interim president
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Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks ‘immediately’ on US-sponsored proposal
"The movement is ready to engage immediately and seriously in a cycle of negotiations on the mechanism to put in...
- "The movement is ready to engage immediately in a cycle of negotiations on the mechanism to put in place" the US-backed truce proposal," Hamas said
- Trump has been making a renewed push to end nearly 21 months of war in Gaza, where the civil defence agency said 35 people were killed in Israeli military operations on Saturday
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Israel minister says army will ‘ensure Iran cannot threaten’ country again
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army must draw up a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again...
- "The army must prepare on the intelligence and operational level to ensure that the air force maintains air superiority over Tehran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said
- Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran on June 13 following a decades-long shadow war, saying it aimed to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon
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Syria ready to work with US to return to 1974 disengagement deal with Israel
Syria said on Friday it was willing to cooperate with the United States to reimplement the 1974 disengagement agreement with...
- Washington has been driving diplomatic efforts towards a normalisation deal between Syria and Israel, with envoy Thomas Barrack saying last week that peace between the two was now
- Speaking to The New York Times, Barrack confirmed this week that Syria and Israel were engaging in "meaningful" US-brokered talks to end their conflict
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Settlers and Palestinians clash in West Bank village
Sinjil, Palestinian Territories - Dozens of Israeli settlers and Palestinians clashed Friday in the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil,...
- AFP journalists saw local residents and activists begin their march before locals reported that settlers had appeared on a hill belonging to the village
- Palestinian youths marched towards the hill to drive away the settlers, setting a fire at its base while the settlers threw rocks from the high ground
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Russia brushes off talks after largest ever drone and missile barrage on Ukraine
Russia on Friday said that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after pummelling...
- The hours-long bombardments sent Ukrainians scurrying for shelters across the country and came after a call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Trump also said he had made no progress in discussions with Putin on ending more than three years of bitter fighting since the Kremlin ordered its troops into neighbouring Ukraine
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Trump to sign ‘big, beautiful’ bill on US Independence Day
Trump pushed Republican lawmakers to get his unpopular "One Big Beautiful Bill" through a reluctant Congress in time for him...
- The bill, which includes massive new funding for Trump's migrant deportation drive, is the latest in a series of big political wins at home and abroad for the 79-year-old tycoon.
- Trump forced through the bill despite deep misgivings in the Republican Party -- and the vocal opposition of his billionaire former ally, Elon Musk.
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Over 500 killed around US and Israel-backed aid distributions in Gaza: UN
The United Nations and major aid groups have refused to cooperate with the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation over concerns it was designed...
- An officially private effort, the GHFÂ began operations on May 26 after Israel halted supplies into the Gaza Strip for more than two months, sparking famine warnings.
- GHF operations have been marred by chaotic scenes and near-daily reports of Israeli forces firing on people waiting to collect rations in the Palestinian territory.
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Israel opposition chief discusses Gaza truce with UAE FM
Jerusalem, Undefined -- Israel's opposition leader said Friday he met with the United Arab Emirates foreign minister in Abu Dhabi...
- The UAE normalized ties with Israel in 2020 as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords.
- WAM said Lapid and Sheikh Abdullah discussed bilateral ties and regional developments including efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Tehran says Washington’s campaign could deepen nuclear insecurity, while Trump renews his claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump says ‘time running out’ as Iran threatens response to any attack “like never before”
In his latest post on Truth Social, Trump did not mention the protests but said Iran needed to negotiate a...
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Trump says Iran wants talks and ‘make a deal’ as US aircraft carrier deploys
A US naval strike force led by an aircraft carrier was in Middle Eastern waters on Tuesday as Iran vowed...
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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack, says ready to hit back
AÂ US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday,...
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Next round of Russia, Ukraine talks to begin in Abu Dhabi on February 1: US official
AÂ next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US to halt the war will continue in Abu Dhabi...
- This was the first time the warring sides have talked about a plan being pushed by Trump to end the nearly four-year war
- Ukrainian and Russian delegations held their first direct talks in months in Abu Dhabi even as Russia launched a barrage of drones
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US pitches glitzy New Gaza rebuild at Davos, drawing outrage amid ongoing humanitarian crisis
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner said the so-called National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) had enlisted help from Israeli...
- Kushner said the so-called National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) had enlisted help from Israeli real estate developer Yakir Gabay
- Notably absent from Kushner's presentation was Egypt's President al-Sisi, whose country had spearheaded in 2025 a reconstruction plan for Gaza supported by Arab nations
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, six others accept Trump ‘Board of Peace’ invite: statement
Saudi Arabia and seven Muslim-majority countries including Gaza mediators Qatar and Turkey have agreed to join US President Donald Trump's "Board...
- Invites were sent to dozens of world leaders with a request for one billion dollars for a permanent seat on the board
- Although originally meant to oversee Gaza's rebuilding, the board's charter does not seem to limit its role to the Strip