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After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A US sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but “much more significant work … will inevitably be…
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UN calls for $370 mln in new humanitarian aid for Lebanon
The United Nations joined the Lebanese government on Tuesday to appeal for an additional $371.4 million in humanitarian aid for…
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Harris to travel to Singapore, Bahrain and Germany before leaving office
US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe, the Middle East and Asia from Jan. 13 through Jan. 17, the White House…
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Lebanon to extradite son of late Muslim cleric al-Qaradawi to UAE, PM’s office says
Lebanon is set to extradite the son of late senior Muslim cleric Youssef al-Qaradawi to the United Arab Emirates after the country’s caretaker cabinet approved the…
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Mediator Qatar confirms ‘technical meetings’ on Gaza truce ongoing
Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with “technical meetings” taking place between…
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More funerals in Gaza as incessant Israel bombing continues
Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza continues with at least 31 Palestinians killed and 57 injured over the past 24 hours, according to…
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US reallocates $95 mln in military aid to Lebanon from Egypt: Source
The US has reallocated $95 million in military aid for Egypt to Lebanon, a source familiar with the matter said. Congress…
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Erdogan says Turkey ready to intervene to prevent any division of Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would order an intervention to prevent any splintering of Syria, a warning aimed particularly…
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Syria announces end of Homs security sweep, hundreds reportedly arrested
Syrian state media said a five-day security operation in Homs city ended Monday, with a war monitor reporting hundreds of arrests. “We…
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Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
Recent Israeli attacks have killed and injured dozens of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip amid ongoing talks to reach a truce deal…
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