Europeans push IAEA Iran resolution despite warnings by Russia, Tehran
Vienna (Reuters) – Britain, France and Germany are pressing ahead with a U.S.-backed plan for a resolution by the U.N.
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U.S. blacklists two leaders of Yemen’s Houthi movement
Washington (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two military leaders of the Houthi movement in Yemen,
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‘It’s obligatory to defend MBS as they intend to attack the Qiblah of Muslims’, says Saudi Scholar Shaykh al-Fawzan
Riyadh – Famous Muslim scholar Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzan stated that it’s “obligatory upon you all” to defend crown prince Mohammed
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UAE welcomes ceasefire between India and Pakistan in Kashmir
Abu Dhabi (WAM) – The UAE has welcomed the declaration of a ceasefire between the Indian and Pakistani armies across
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Don’t bully Riyadh, Saudi columnists tell Biden administration
Dubai (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty is a red line, Saudi columnists said on Sunday, ramping up rhetoric in defense
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Israel says initial assessment is Iran behind explosion on Israeli-owned ship
Jerusalem (Reuters) – Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz said on Saturday his “initial assessment” was that Iran was responsible for
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‘We are all Mohammed bin Salman’ and ‘All of us MBS’ hashtags trend to dismiss U.S. report
Riyadh – Many Saudis and non-Saudis flooded Twitter with the hashtag saying, “We are all Mohammed bin Salman” and “All
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Libyan PM-designate to propose unified cabinet under U.N. aegis
Tripoli (Reuters) – Libya’s designated prime minister, chosen via a U.N.-facilitated process last month, will on Thursday propose a unified
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Iran says U.N. investigator lacks authority to comment on downing of Ukrainian plane
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran dismissed as “immature” a statement by a U.N. investigator that inconsistencies in its explanation of the
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U.N. aid chief urges Gulf states to step up to avert Yemen famine
New York (Reuters) – U.N. aid chief Mark Lowcock urged Gulf states to step up next Monday when the world
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