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Iraq parliament approves new government after months of deadlock
Iraqi lawmakers on Thursday approved a new government headed by businessman Ali al-Zaidi, ending months of political deadlock amid growing…
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Germany urges probe into alleged Israeli abuse of Palestinian detainees
Germany on Wednesday called for an inquiry into allegations of torture and sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees in Israeli custody…
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Ultra-Orthodox party warns of early elections in Israel
Israel’s governing coalition faced fresh political turbulence Tuesday after the ultra-Orthodox Degel HaTorah party threatened to bring down Prime Minister…
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Far-right Israeli minister calls EU ‘antisemitic’ over sanctions
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday accused the European Union of antisemitism after the bloc imposed sanctions…
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Iran replies to US peace proposal, lets Qatari vessel cross Hormuz
Iran submitted its response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks aimed at ending the war, state news agency IRNA…
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Syria arrests ex-Assad era general over 2013 chemical attack
Syria’s Interior Ministry announced Friday the arrest of a former general from the era of ousted regime leader Bashar Assad…
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US reaffirms opposition to Israeli annexation of West Bank
A U.S. diplomat on Friday reiterated Washington’s opposition to any Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank, stressing continued American…
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US intelligence says Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months
A classified U.S. intelligence review reportedly finds that Iran would be capable of weathering a naval blockade in the Strait…
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France deploys aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission
France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships are moving closer to the Strait of Hormuz in preparation for…
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UN reports surge in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite cease-fire
The United Nations said Tuesday that Israeli attacks and security incidents in the Gaza Strip have surged over the past…
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