Arab World
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No UN Security Council consensus on Palestinian membership, but majority ‘in favor’
Members of the UN Security Council failed to reach a consensus Thursday on a bid by Palestinians for full UN…
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‘Just about everybody’ in Iraq realizes importance of US ties: Washington
A senior US State Department official said Thursday that “just about everybody” in Iraq realizes the importance of having strong ties with…
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US restricts staff in Israel from traveling outside cities amid Iran threat
The United States said on Thursday it had restricted its employees in Israel and their family members from personal travel…
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Navigating Gaza’s aid route: Roadblocks, inspections and alternatives
Most aid bound for war-ravaged Gaza arrives overland from neighboring Egypt but Israel and UN agencies clash on how much actually makes it inside…
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Hamas official says ceasefire needed to locate Israeli hostages in Gaza
A senior Hamas official said Thursday that only a ceasefire can provide “enough time and safety” to locate Israeli hostages…
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Hamas leader says sons killed in Israeli strike were not fighters for the group
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh denies his sons that were killed in an Israeli strike this week were fighters for the…
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What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?
Israel’s decision to withdraw the majority of its troops from Gaza – at least temporarily – has analysts in Lebanon…
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‘Turning a blind eye’: Zelenskyy slams allies as Russia intensifies attacks
Ukraine needs military aid and air defence systems in the face of Russia’s intensifying attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as…
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Top US Democrat delays approval of Israel arms transfer, concerned over weapon use
The top Democrat on the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said on Tuesday he would not approve a…
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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Syria: Military
The Israeli army said early Wednesday it had carried out bombardments on positions of the Lebanese group Hezbollah in Syria…
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