Israel, Lebanon Reject Reports of Israeli Troop Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon
Jerusalem-Israel and Lebanon on Thursday denied reports that Israeli forces had withdrawn from parts of southern Lebanon, contradicting remarks by
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Iraq Presses OPEC for Higher Oil Quota, Warns Membership Could Be Reconsidered
Baghdad-Iraq has urged the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase its oil production quota, arguing that decades
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Rubio Warns Iran’s Hormuz Transit Fees Could Trigger Global Maritime Disputes
Tehran-US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Thursday that allowing Iran to impose tolls on vessels passing through the
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Saudi Arabia to Host 1,000 International Umrah Pilgrims Under King Salman Guest Program
Riyadh-Saudi Arabia will host 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from around the world under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two
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Rubio Reopens U.S. Embassy in Kuwait as Gulf Diplomacy Shifts After Iran Truce
Kuwait city-U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a flag-raising ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait on Wednesday as
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US Airstrike Kills Senior Daesh Leader in Northwest Syria, CENTCOM Says
Washington-The United States military said on Wednesday that a recent airstrike in northwest Syria killed a senior Daesh leader, underscoring
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Tyre Rises from Rubble as Residents Rebuild After Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Tyre-Residents of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre are returning to damaged homes, reopening businesses and clearing debris after weeks
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Dutch Foreign Minister Visits Damascus as Syria Deepens European Outreach
Damascus-Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen in Damascus on Wednesday, marking the first visit
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Iran Deal Faces Scrutiny as Tehran Rejects Trump’s Farm Windfall Claims
Washington-The Trump administration is promoting its interim agreement with Iran as a potential boon for American farmers, but Iranian officials
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Iraq’s Rice Revival Gains Momentum as Water Surge Masks Climate Risks
Al-Mishkhab-Iraq’s rice production is rebounding sharply after years of drought, with improved water availability allowing farmers to return to cultivation
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