No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says
Tel Aviv (Reuters) – The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when
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UAE president, in first address, stresses support for energy security, friendly relations
Dubai (Reuters) – The president of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday the Gulf OPEC producer would continue to
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Israel envisions common Mideast market with Saudis amid Biden visit
Tel Aviv (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday he hoped a regional visit by U.S. President
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Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Saudi Crown Prince MBS for the successful Haj
Istanbul — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, famously known as MBS, for the successful
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Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia
Washington (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia as he gave a
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Abu Dhabi warehouse fire extinguished, no casualties
Abu Dhabi (Reuters) – A fire that broke out on Sunday in a warehouse in Abu Dhabi was extinguished later
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Israel’s El Al to restore pilots’ salaries to pre-COVID levels
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines (ELAL.TA) reached a collective agreement with its pilots to restore their salaries to
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Iran detains prominent activist, two filmmakers on security charges
Dubai (Reuters) – Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent reformist activist and two filmmakers on charges of acting against national
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Muslim pilgrims perform haj’s symbolic stoning of the devil
Jamrat (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims threw pebbles on giant columns symbolising Satan on Saturday, part of annual
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Palestinian president, Israeli defence minister meet before Biden visit
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz held a rare meeting in the occupied
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