Israeli army chief warns of ‘prolonged campaign’ in Iran
"We have embarked on the most complex campaign in our history to remove a threat of such magnitude, against such...
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European, Iranian diplomats to meet as Trump mulls joining Israel campaign
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his French, German, British and EU counterparts in Geneva on Friday to...
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Despite dangers, Iraqi Kurds crossing borders to reach Europe
About 3,000 Kurds have left the region in the past three months, of whom 1,600 have gone to Belarus on...
- About 3,000 Kurds have left the region in the past three months, of whom 1,600 have gone to Belarus on tourist visas, according to the Kurdistan Refugee Association
- Kurdistan, an autonomous region in northern Iraq, presents itself as a haven of relative stability, but is regularly criticised for restricting freedom of expression
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Cyprus seeks to suspend asylum applications
In the first 10 months of the year, 10,868 irregular migrants arrived in Cyprus, 9,270 having illegally crossed the island's...
- Data showed European Union member Cyprus was facing "demographic change" and "acute socio-economic effects" as a result the migrant crisis
- The Republic of Cyprus says it has the highest number of first-time asylum applications among all 27 EU members relative to its population of roughly one million.
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UAE calls for inclusive climate agenda for COP28
Investing in low-carbon solutions in the energy sector will drive economic prosperity, says UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change Sultan...
- The UAE has offered to host COP28 in 2023. The Asia Pacific Group of nations had endorsed the UAE's bid.
- Investing in low-carbon solutions in the energy sector will drive economic prosperity, says UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber.
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COP26 draft urges boost to emissions cutting goals by 2022
The text called for nations to "revisit and strengthen" their decarbonisation plans by next year and said that limiting heating...
- Countries' latest decarbonization plans submitted under the Paris Agreement are likely to see Earth warm 2.7C this century.
- The 2015 accord contains a "ratchet" mechanism requiring countries to update emissions plans every five years.
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Belarus says West ‘provoking’ migrant crisis
Hundreds of desperate migrants are trapped in freezing temperatures on the Belarus-Poland border and the presence of troops from both...
- Western critics accuse the Belarusian regime of luring migrants from the Middle East to Belarus to send them across the border to the EU in retaliation for sanctions.
- Western countries have imposed a range of sanctions on Belarus and say they are considering new action over the migrant crisis.
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Iran Guards say released seized Vietnamese tanker
Tanker had been seized last month in the Sea of Oman in a tense incident also involving the US Navy.
- Tanker had been seized last month in the Sea of Oman in a tense incident also involving the US Navy
- While Iran's Guards claimed they thwarted an attempt by the US ship to seize the MV Sothys carrying Iranian oil, US rejected that account
A range of new exhibitors to join Dubai Airshow 2021
The Airshow will be held on 14-18 November 2021 at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site.
- The Airshow will be held on 14-18 November 2021 at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site
- New exhibitors will be joining from a wide range of countries, including Belgium, Ukraine, the United Kingdom (UK), the USA, Greece, Israel, Switzerland, Brazil etc
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Morocco to turn page on W.Sahara conflict but won’t cede rights
Morocco controls 80 percent of the largely desert territory, which has mineral reserves and access to rich Atlantic fisheries, as...
- Tensions have flared over the past few months between Morocco and its regional rival Algeria over the former Spanish colony which Rabat sees as its own sovereign territory
- Last year, the US administration of then president Donald Trump recognised Morocco's claim over the territory in a quid pro quo for Rabat's normalisation of ties with Israel
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UAE top diplomat on first Syria visit in over a decade
The visit is widely seen as a sign of regional efforts to end Assad's diplomatic isolation as Syria grapples with...
- The visit is widely seen as a sign of regional efforts to end Assad's diplomatic isolation as Syria grapples with a spiralling economic crisis
- The UAE broke ties with Syria, which is backed by the UAE's regional rival Iran, in February 2012
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Mideast migrants trapped in border standoff
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko accused of luring migrants from the Middle East to his country to send them across the...
- Belarus denies the claim and accuses Poland of violating human rights by refusing to allow the migrants in.
- The Belarusian border guard service said the migrants in the camp were mostly Kurds, whose physical and mental condition was poor.
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More strikes on Gaza after Israel warns war will last through 2024
Nearly three months of conflict have claimed almost 22,000 lives in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, and devastated...
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Child among 8 killed in Syria clashes: monitor
The fighting pitted the army of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad against Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group led by Al-Qaeda's...
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Israel rejects Hamas’ new proposal for release of Gaza hostages: report
Washington, United States - Israel has rejected a new proposal from Hamas through Qatari and Egyptian mediators for a deal...
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Israeli settlers ‘most violent’ in West Bank 2023, says watchdog
Jerusalem - Israeli settlers killed at least 10 Palestinians and torched dozens of homes in the occupied West Bank in...
- The human rights group said Israeli settlers were involved in multiple attacks on Palestinians in West Bank, which further spiked after October 7.
- It added that settlers killed 10 Palestinians while they set fire to dozens of homes and vehicles during 2023
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Iranian warship enters Red Sea, reports media
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran's Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait, Tasnim news agency reported...
- The news agency did not give specific reasons for its deployment, but noted that Iranian military vessels had operated in the area since 2009.
- According to the International Chamber of Shipping, 12 percent of global trade passes through the Red Sea
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Israel’s Gaza assault to continue throughout 2024, says army
The Israeli military spokesman said the army was currently "planning the management of the forces operating in the field" in...
- A military spokesman said Israeli army "must plan ahead, understanding that we will be required for additional tasks and warfare throughout this year"
- He added the army was currently "planning the management of the forces operating in the field" in the months ahead