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Trump-Xi Iran Accord Sharpens Pressure Over Strait, Nuclear Standoff

Beijing-U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran must not obtain nuclear

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BRICS Rift Erupts as Iran Accuses UAE of Role in Wartime Strikes

Dubai-Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military operations against Iran during a

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UN Slashes Syria Food Aid as Funding Crisis Deepens

Rome-The United Nations said on Wednesday it would cut emergency food assistance in Syria by 50% and halt a subsidized

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Gulf Flare-Up: Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile Off Qatar Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire

Washington- A commercial bulk carrier caught fire after being struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of Qatar on

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Sharaa Reshuffles Syrian Leadership, Removes Brother From Presidency Role

Damascus-Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several senior officials and ministers on Saturday, including his brother, in a partial government reshuffle

Palestinian Runner’s Marathon Return Signals Rare Respite in West Bank Amid War

Bethlehem— A Palestinian runner released from Israeli prison six months ago finished second in the Palestine Marathon on Friday, in

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Iran Executes Three Over January Protest Involvement, State Media Report

Dubai— Iran has executed three men linked to nationwide anti-government protests in January, according to reports carried by local media

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Expanded Aid Corridors Into Gaza

Jerusalem — Israel’s security cabinet approved additional humanitarian aid corridors into Gaza on Monday following growing international pressure over worsening