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Trump to ease sanctions on Syria, restore relations with new leader
Riyadh: President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will move to normalise relations and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country “a chance at peace.” Trump was set to meet…
- Middle East
UN humanitarian chief blasts Israel for ‘deliberately’ blocking aid to Gaza
United Nations: The United Nations’ top humanitarian official blasted Israel on Tuesday for “deliberately and unashamedly” imposing inhumane conditions on Palestinians, including the risk of famine — one of the strongest condemnations…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘massive maximum pressure’ on Nuclear deal
Riyadh: President Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia urged Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes Tehran for a new nuclear deal, but he also…
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Canadian PM Carney shakes up Cabinet, names new foreign minister
Toronto: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a major Cabinet shakeup, including a new foreign minister, on Tuesday as he shapes a newly re-elected Liberal government. Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau earlier…
- Middle East
Video: Saudi crown prince welcomes Trump to kingdom
Riyadh: President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on US efforts to…
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Trump visiting Gulf states while crises flare in Gaza, Iran
Washington: On his trip this week to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though his most pressing regional challenges concern two…
- Middle East
Iran, US begin 4th round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme
Dubai: Iran and the United States began a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear programme, officials said, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 11 people, mostly women and children
Gaza Strip: Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 11 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials. Two of the strikes hit tents in the…
- Middle East
Trump’s Saudi Arabia trip raises hopes of US nuclear cooperation
Washington: Saudi Arabia wants US help developing its own civil nuclear programme, and the Trump administration says it is “very excited” at the prospect. US-Saudi cooperation in building reactors for nuclear power…
- Middle East
Syria, Lebanon’s moves to centralise power leads to crackdowns on Palestinian factions
Beirut: Lebanon and Syria are cracking down on Palestinian factions that for decades have had an armed presence in both countries and which on some occasions were used to plan and launch…
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Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of Catholic Church, takes name Leo XIV
Vatican City: Robert Prevost, an missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in…
- Middle East
Long-haul carrier Emirates record annual profit of USD 5.2 billion
Dubai: Long-haul carrier Emirates reported on Thursday that it earned annual profits of USD 5.2 billion, making it one of the world’s most-profitable airlines. The Dubai-based carrier served 53.7 million passengers out of…
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Burn patients face excruciating recovery as medicines dwindle under Israeli blockade of Gaza
Khan Younis: Hamza Abu Shabab cringed in pain as his mother pulled off his shirt and eased his bandaged head back onto his pillow so she could apply ointment to his small,…
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash with security guards at Columbia University
New York: Police officers in helmets streamed into Columbia University Wednesday evening to remove a group of mask-clad protesters who staged a Pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library. Videos shared on…
- Middle East
Syria’s leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert escalation
Paris: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control. He spoke on his first visit to…
