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Trump lavishes praise on Saudi crown prince, signaling renewed alliance

Four years ago, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman struggled to get an audience with then-President Joe Biden, who said he wanted to

Trump lavishes praise on Saudi crown prince, signaling renewed alliance
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Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members

A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang

Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans who are labeled gang members
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Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration

Lawyers for the 2-year-old U.S. citizen who was deported with her mother to Honduras confirmed that the family is lifting its lawsuit against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump

Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit against Trump administration
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Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday, diplomatic sources say

Iran will hold talks in Istanbul on Friday with European parties to their now-moribund 2015 nuclear deal, two European and an Iranian diplomatic

Iran, Europeans to hold nuclear talks on Friday, diplomatic sources say
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Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there is “no way” Israel will halt its war in Gaza, even if a deal is reached to release more hostages

Netanyahu says there is 'no way' Israel halts the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated
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Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journalist

An Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed a well-known Palestinian journalist whom it accused of working with Hamas and was

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journalist
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Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader

President Donald Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to normalize relations with its new government to give the country “a chance at peace.”

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Syria and move to restore relations with new leader
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Trump calls Iran the 'most destructive force,' vows it won't get nuclear weapon

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Trump calls Iran the 'most destructive force,' vows it won't get nuclear weapon
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Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries

For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer

Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
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One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months-long blockade continues

One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months-long blockade continues

One in five people in Gaza face starvation, report warns, as Israel’s months-long blockade continues
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Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace

A top official says Turkey is closely monitoring any attempts to undermine its peace initiative with the PKK following the militant Kurdish group’s announcement that it is ending its decades-long armed conflict with the Turkish state

Turkey says it is closely monitoring PKK disbandment to secure peace
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Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers

President Donald Trump is on his way to the Middle East, where he had intended to focus on pressing wealthy Gulf nations to pour billions in new investment into the United States

Trump starts his foreign trip with a crush of problems — and outsized certainty he has the answers
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France to respond firmly after Algeria expels more officials

France will respond to Algeria's "unjustified" decision to expel 15 French officials, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday, as relations between the countries worsened

France to respond firmly after Algeria expels more officials
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Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says

Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia's state RIA news agency as saying on Monday

Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says
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Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey

Kurdish PKK militants announce decision to dissolve after decades of conflict with Turkey
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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One

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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One
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Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin

Turkey is ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul again, President Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Sunday,

Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Erdogan tells Putin
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Tufts student returns to Massachusetts after release from immigration custody

A Tufts University student from Turkey who was swept up in the campaign by President Donald Trump's administration to deport pro-Palestinian campus activists

Tufts student returns to Massachusetts after release from immigration custody
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New German foreign minister travels to Israel for 'critical discussions'

The new German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, departed for Israel on Saturday for a Middle East trip in which "critical discussions" are expected, he said when leaving Berlin.

New German foreign minister travels to Israel for 'critical discussions'
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Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library

Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week

Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library
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US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues

The Pentagon ordered military educational institutions to pull and review any books that promote what it called "divisive concepts and gender

US military ordered to pull books on diversity, gender issues
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Reduced to rubble: India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland

(This May 7 story has been corrected to change the attribution to Jaish-e-Mohammed statement, not the military, in paragraph 3) By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Mubasher Bukhari MURIDKE, Pakistan (

Reduced to rubble: India strikes alleged headquarters of militant groups in Pakistan's heartland
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Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says

The militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) made "historic decisions" at a congress this week after a call from its jailed leader to dissolve, a linked news agency said on Friday - a

Kurdish PKK congress took 'historic decisions' after jailed leader urged disarmament, agency says
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Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Donald Trump says he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC
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A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's

A group of American security contractors, ex-military officers and humanitarian aid officials is proposing to take over the distribution of food and other supplies in Gaza based on plans similar to ones designed by Israel

A US-backed group seeks to take over Gaza aid distribution in a plan similar to Israel's
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US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships

U.S. energy groups are asking President Donald Trump's administration to exempt liquefied natural gas tankers from a new rule

US energy companies seek exemption from Trump plan to move LNG on US-built ships
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Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace

Gaza's tiny Christian community said that they were happy about the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, adding they were also confident he would give

Gaza's Christians confident new Pope will give importance to enclave's peace
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Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US

Two advocacy groups have filed a federal lawsuit asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents

Suit challenges new rules on children in federal custody who crossed into US
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Judge grills Trump administration over order against law firm Susman Godfrey

U.S. law firm Susman Godfrey asked a judge in Washington on Thursday to permanently bar President Donald Trump's executive order against it, calling the

Judge grills Trump administration over order against law firm Susman Godfrey
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Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'

Governments must act now to stop the horrors in Gaza, the director-general of the Red Cross said on Thursday, adding that the suffering there was reaching a point where it "

Red Cross appeals to governments to act now to end Gaza 'horror'
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US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say

With a frost covering Europe's energy relations with Russia, officials from Washington and Moscow have held discussions about the U.S.

US, Russia explore ways to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, sources say
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New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022

New documentary claims to identify Israeli soldier who shot Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in 2022
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Israel's plan to evacuate Gaza would be illegal forceful displacement, Norway and Iceland say

Israel's plans to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza would amount to illegal forceful displacement, would lead to more violence and would undermine efforts to create a

Israel's plan to evacuate Gaza would be illegal forceful displacement, Norway and Iceland say
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Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence

Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence

Israeli military extends detention of Palestinian journalist despite acknowledging lack of evidence
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X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision

The X social media platform has blocked access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s X social media account in Turkey, complying with a Turkish court order

X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor's account under court order but challenges decision
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Dozens of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

Police arrested dozens of Columbia University students who seized part of the school's main library on Wednesday in one of the biggest pro-

Dozens of students arrested in pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University
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Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade
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France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions

France's president said on Wednesday he would urge the EU to end sanctions on Syria when they come up for renewal in June and lobby the U.S. to

France's Macron wants EU to end Syrian sanctions
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Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control

Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
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Palestinian children in east Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom

Israeli authorities have ordered six United Nations schools for the children of Palestinian refugees in east Jerusalem to close this week

Palestinian children in east Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom
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October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died

October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died

October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died
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Mother of Gaza hostage is furious over mixed signals on how many captives are dead

Families of hostages held in Gaza were surprised and angered to hear U.S. President Donald Trump say that three of the hostages who Israel had said were alive had died

Mother of Gaza hostage is furious over mixed signals on how many captives are dead
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Judge demands Trump officials detail legal grounds for deporting Palestinian activist

A federal judge instructed the Trump administration on Wednesday to detail the legal precedent for its plan to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose presence in

Judge demands Trump officials detail legal grounds for deporting Palestinian activist
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France's Macron: will pursue progressive lifting of EU sanctions on Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would pursue the progressive lifting of European Union sanctions against Syria if Syria stuck to its current path, and added he would lobby

France's Macron: will pursue progressive lifting of EU sanctions on Syria
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Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone on Wednesday with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to convey his solidarity after India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir

Erdogan conveys Turkey's solidarity to Pakistan PM amid crisis with India
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NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE

NYPD investigating release of Palestinian woman’s sealed records to ICE
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EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan

The European Union renewed an urgent call on Wednesday for Israel to immediately lift the blockade on Gaza, allowing humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and warned against

EU urges Israel to lift Gaza blockade, warns against new aid delivery plan
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Greece backs Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction

ATHENS - Greece backs an Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza once a ceasefire is achieved, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday.

Greece backs Arab plan for Gaza reconstruction
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says 21 hostages alive, doubts over three others

Three Israeli hostages in Gaza previously thought to be living may be dead, leaving 21 definitely believed to be alive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday,

Israeli PM Netanyahu says 21 hostages alive, doubts over three others
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What has happened in India and Pakistan as they fight over Kashmir killings

India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday, an assault its neighbour called a "blatant act of war" as tension spirals between the nuclear-armed rivals

What has happened in India and Pakistan as they fight over Kashmir killings
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Can't go forward, can't go back: Afghan refugees stuck in Qatar wait for a way forward

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House, among the numerous immigration-related executive orders he signed was one suspending the country’s refugee program

Can't go forward, can't go back: Afghan refugees stuck in Qatar wait for a way forward
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Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive

President Donald Trump says three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living

Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza now believed to be alive
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Iran says 'disturbed' by UK arrest of Iranians in terrorism probes

Iran's foreign ministry rejected accusations brought by Britain following the weekend arrest of seven Iranians in two separate counter-terrorism operations, state media reported on

Iran says 'disturbed' by UK arrest of Iranians in terrorism probes
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Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard

Roughly a week after Donald Trump started his second term as president, the U.S. military issued an order to

Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard
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Turkey thwarted another attack with pagers in Lebanon last year, officials say

A daily newspaper and officials say Turkey’s intelligence service thwarted a remote attack with pagers last year in Lebanon

Turkey thwarted another attack with pagers in Lebanon last year, officials say
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Malta to repair aid ship reportedly bombed by drones

Malta's government said on Tuesday it would carry out repairs in international waters on a humanitarian aid ship which was reportedly bombed by two drones early on Friday.

Malta to repair aid ship reportedly bombed by drones
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One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users

One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives
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An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm

An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip and expand the military operation has alarmed many in the region

An Israeli plan to seize the Gaza Strip is met with alarm
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Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister

Fact check: Trump makes more false claims about Canada in advance of meeting with prime minister
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Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday, expected to discuss security

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a meeting with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, the French presidency said on Tuesday.

Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday, expected to discuss security
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Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’

Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’

Trump says he is directing Bureau of Prisons to reopen Alcatraz to house ‘ruthless and violent offenders’
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The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries are eligible to elect a pope this week in the most geographically diverse conclave in history

The conclave to choose the next pope will be the most geographically diverse in history
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The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the Emiratis funded RSF rebels

The top United Nations court has dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s deadly civil war

The UN's top court dismisses Sudan's genocide case alleging the Emiratis funded RSF rebels
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Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting is necessary, but no specifics yet

The Kremlin, asked on Monday about a possible meeting between U.S.

Kremlin says Trump-Putin meeting is necessary, but no specifics yet
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Turkish April inflation at 3% monthly, stood at 37.86% annually

Turkish inflation climbed 3% in April to stand at 37.86% annually, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute data on Monday, slightly lower than a Reuters poll forecast.

Turkish April inflation at 3% monthly, stood at 37.86% annually
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Yemen's Houthis announce campaign targeting Israeli airports

Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its

Yemen's Houthis announce campaign targeting Israeli airports
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UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation

British counterterrorism officers have arrested four Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target and three others over a national security threat

UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation
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Hamas executes Palestinians for looting as desperation grows under Israeli blockade

Hamas executes Palestinians for looting as desperation grows under Israeli blockade

Hamas executes Palestinians for looting as desperation grows under Israeli blockade
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Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport

European and U.S. carriers cancelled flights for the next several days after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday landed near Israel's Ben Gurion

Flights again halted to Israel after Houthi missile lands near airport
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NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers

The NCAA has taken disciplinary action against five current or former Iowa State athletic department employees for combining to make more than 6,200 online bets totaling more than $100,000 on professional and college games, including men’s and women’s basketball games involving the Cyclones

NCAA, Iowa State negotiate sports betting discipline for 5 football support staffers
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International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained

Alireza Doroudi has been detained in an immigration facility in Louisiana for nearly six weeks

International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained
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Video: Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ alleges drone attack off coast of Malta

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which is campaigning to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza, posted a video on X saying one of its ships off the coast of Malta has been hit by drones. The Coalition told CNN 30 people were onboard its ship when the claimed attack happened. CNN is unable to independently verify the videos.

Video: Gaza ‘freedom flotilla’ alleges drone attack off coast of Malta
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NYPD shared a Palestinian protester's info with ICE. Now it's evidence in her deportation case

New York City’s police department provided federal immigration authorities with information about a Palestinian woman who was arrested at a protest

NYPD shared a Palestinian protester's info with ICE. Now it's evidence in her deportation case
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Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case

A Tunisian court on Friday handed down a 34-year prison sentence against former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh, a senior figure in the opposition Ennahda party, on charges

Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 34-years over Syria jihadist case
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On both sides of the line of control, Kashmiris watch, wait and prepare for war

Nestled between mountains in Indian-administered Kashmir, teachers lead school children in the village

On both sides of the line of control, Kashmiris watch, wait and prepare for war
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Israeli security cabinet backs plans to expand Gaza operation, media reports say

Israel's security cabinet approved plans for an expanded operation in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Friday, adding to signs that attempts to stop the fighting and

Israeli security cabinet backs plans to expand Gaza operation, media reports say
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Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance

Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza in international waters off Malta

Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say, in latest confrontation over assistance
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Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says

Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies in Gaza, a United Nations aid official said on Friday, as Israel's total blockade on supplies into the enclave hit the two-month mark.

Gaza tensions flare over dwindling supplies as blockade persists, aid worker says
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Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says

A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early on Friday, its

Activist aid ship hit by drones on way to Gaza, NGO says
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As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US

With the end of a U.S. tariff exemption for small parcels on Friday, some retailers have stopped selling to customers in the United States while others are seeking

As Trump moves to tax small parcels, some retailers give up on US
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Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national security

Lebanon has warned Palestinian militant group Hamas not to conduct operations that compromise the country's security or sovereignty, Beirut's Supreme Defence Council said on Friday.

Lebanon warns Hamas not to compromise its national security
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Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza

The top United Nations court is wrapping a week of hearings on what Israel must do to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank

Top UN court wraps a week of hearings on humanitarian aid to Gaza
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Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review

A prominent pastor and veteran of the Civil Rights Movement says he was told items he had loaned to the Smithsonian Institution would be under review for whether they should remain on display at the institution

Prominent pastor notified books loaned to African American museum may be returned amid review
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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio

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Trump ousts White House national security adviser Waltz, replaces him with Rubio
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UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'

The United Nations’ emergency relief coordinator is urging Israel to lift its blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip

UN official urges Israel to lift aid blockade of Gaza and calls it 'cruel collective punishment'
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Recent immigration arrests at courthouses around the country have advocates worried

A flurry of immigration enforcement activity at courthouses around the country in the past month has renewed a legal battle from President Donald Trump’s first term

Recent immigration arrests at courthouses around the country have advocates worried
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Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split

Opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied protested on the streets of Tunis on Thursday, accusing him of using the judiciary‮ ‬and police to suppress critics, while

Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split
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Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office

Harris accuses Trump of abandoning American ideals in first major speech since leaving office
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US urges India and Pakistan to work with each other to reduce tensions

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US urges India and Pakistan to work with each other to reduce tensions
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First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading

First Canada, now Australia? Conservatives fear the Trump slump is spreading
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Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon

Pakistan said on Wednesday it has "credible intelligence" that India intends to launch military action soon, as tensions between the nuclear-armed

Pakistan says intelligence suggests Indian military action likely soon
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US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on entities it accused of being involved in the illicit trade of Iranian petroleum and petrochemicals ahead

US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks
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Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects and support

Millions of dollars in U.S. grants for Jordan's largest water desalination project abruptly dried up when President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to

Jordan wins Trump aid carve-out for strategic projects and support
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Israel says it carried out operation against gunmen attacking Druze fighters in Syria

Israel says it carried out an attack in Syria on a group targeting members of a minority sect as a new round of clashes left at least 11 people dead

Israel says it carried out operation against gunmen attacking Druze fighters in Syria
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Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15

A new Swiss law banning Hamas and related organisations will come into force on May 15, the government said on Wednesday, aiming to prevent the Palestinian militant group from using

Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15
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Minutes to leave: Syria's Alawites evicted from private homes at gunpoint

Early one evening in late January, 12 masked men stormed the Damascus home of Um Hassan's family, pointed AK-47 assault rifles in their faces and ordered them to

Minutes to leave: Syria's Alawites evicted from private homes at gunpoint
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Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board

Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board

Trump administration dismisses Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from Holocaust Museum board
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Israel frees Gaza aid worker who went missing after deadly attack on colleagues, rescue service says

Israeli authorities freed a Palestinian emergency responder who went missing in late March when 15 humanitarian workers were killed in Gaza in an incident that drew worldwide

Israel frees Gaza aid worker who went missing after deadly attack on colleagues, rescue service says
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Gulf is 'dependent on a strong America', Eric Trump says

The Gulf region is dependent on a strong United States, and the whole region wants security so local economies can flourish, the U.S. president's son Eric Trump

Gulf is 'dependent on a strong America', Eric Trump says
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Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu

Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu

Israeli security chief says he’ll step down June 15, facing pressure from Netanyahu
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Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have witnessed the formal exchange of a dozen cooperation agreements including on defense

Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements
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France calls decision to ban French delegations from entering Israel 'unacceptable'

France's foreign ministry accused Israel's embassy of "unacceptable" behaviour on Tuesday after it banned two French groups, including elected officials, from visiting Israel and

France calls decision to ban French delegations from entering Israel 'unacceptable'
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Short of supplies, Gaza's vital community kitchens may soon shut, halt free meals

It took five hours of queuing at a community kitchen in Gaza's Nuseirat district for displaced grandmother Um

Short of supplies, Gaza's vital community kitchens may soon shut, halt free meals
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Israeli forces detain prominent Palestinian journalist in early morning West Bank raid

Israeli forces detain prominent Palestinian journalist in early morning West Bank raid

Israeli forces detain prominent Palestinian journalist in early morning West Bank raid
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Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo

Moussa Hajj Khalil is among many Syrians rebuilding their homes from the rubble of the historic and economically important city of Aleppo, as Syria's new leaders

Lacking aid, Syrians do what they can to rebuild devastated Aleppo
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The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won Canada’s federal election

The Latest: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win election
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Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu

The head of Israel’s internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks

Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
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Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent

Pakistan's defence minister said on Monday a military incursion by neighbouring India was imminent in the aftermath of a deadly militant attack on tourists in

Pakistan defence minister says military incursion by India is imminent
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Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say

Iran has proposed meeting the European parties to a 2015 nuclear deal possibly in Rome this Friday if talks resume with the United States, four

Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US, diplomats say
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The US campaign against Yemen's Houthis

The United States intensified strikes on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis this year to stop attacks on Red Sea shipping, but rights activists have raised concerns over

The US campaign against Yemen's Houthis
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Etihad Airways shrugs off tariff turmoil, sees opportunities

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is not seeing any effects from the turmoil caused by U.S.

Etihad Airways shrugs off tariff turmoil, sees opportunities
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Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in World Court hearings

U.N. and Palestinian representatives at the International Court of Justice accused Israel of breaking international law by refusing to let aid into Gaza, on the

Israel's Gaza aid blockade contested in World Court hearings
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New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Sunday that police were investigating a series of incidents that have erupted from clashing pro-Palestinian protests and

New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit
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World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge

\World military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to a

World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge
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DeepMind UK staff plan to unionise and challenge deals with Israel links, FT reports

Google DeepMind staff in Britain plan to unionise to challenge the company's decision to sell its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to defence groups with ties to the Israeli

DeepMind UK staff plan to unionise and challenge deals with Israel links, FT reports
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Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras

Federal judge says 2-year-old US citizen was deported with mother to Honduras
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Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens

Police in Istanbul have detained 47 people in dawn raids linked to a corruption investigation that saw the city’s mayor imprisoned last month

Dozens arrested as the investigation that saw Istanbul's mayor jailed deepens
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What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?

Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program will move Saturday in Oman to what’s known as the “expert level” — a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly

What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
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Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again

Iran and the United States will hold a third round of talks in Oman on Saturday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Long, fraught timeline of tensions between Iran and the US as nuclear negotiators to meet again
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Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office

Fact check: It wasn’t ‘in jest.’ Here are 53 times Trump said he’d end Ukraine war within 24 hours or before taking office
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Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks

Iran sees its missile programme rather than its uranium enrichment as a bigger obstacle in nuclear talks with the United States that resume on

Iran sees missile programme as main sticking point in US talks
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Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria

An Iraqi delegation met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday to discuss restoring an Iraqi oil pipeline through Syria to Mediterranean ports, the Iraqi state

Syrian president and Iraqi delegation discuss restoring oil pipeline via Syria
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Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow food and medicine into the devastated Gaza Strip.

Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid
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While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, ignited the devastating war in Gaza, a deadly new reality also took hold for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

While the world watches Gaza, here is what’s happening in the West Bank
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Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks

Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks

Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks
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Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say

The United States is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion, six sources with direct knowledge of the

Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, sources say
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Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet

The Palestinian leadership approved the creation of the position of vice president of Mahmoud Abbas, and possibly his successor, on Thursday, a step widely seen as needed to

Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet
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Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to travel to Europe for talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, with France

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
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Lebanon reprimands Iran envoy over comments on Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon's foreign ministry reprimanded Tehran's ambassador to Beirut on Thursday over comments alleging that plans to disarm Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah were a "

Lebanon reprimands Iran envoy over comments on Hezbollah disarmament
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Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

Crimea is a focus of discussions to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why it's so coveted
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Lebanon receives preliminary approval to increase World Bank loan to $400 million

Lebanon has received preliminary approval to increase the value of a World Bank reconstruction loan to $400 million from $250 million, Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said in a

Lebanon receives preliminary approval to increase World Bank loan to $400 million
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Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza

The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain jointly called on Israel to adhere to international law by allowing the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid into Gaza, in a

Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza
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IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years

The International Monetary Fund has appointed Ron van Rooden as head of its mission to Syria, Syria's Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh said in a written statement, making him

IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years
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Palestinian president urges Hamas to lay down arms

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas on Wednesday to lay down arms and hand the running of Gaza to his Palestinian Authority,

Palestinian president urges Hamas to lay down arms
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Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament

Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament

Palestinian Authority president calls Hamas ‘sons of dogs,’ demands release of hostages and disarmament
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Yemen's Houthi rebels fire a missile at northern Israel, the first time for the group to reach there

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile toward northern Israel, the first-such attack by the group to reach the area as a monthlong intense U.S. airstrike campaign continues to target them

Yemen's Houthi rebels fire a missile at northern Israel, the first time for the group to reach there
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Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending himself against a second assertion that he shared classified material through an unapproved and unsecured network

Hegseth pulled airstrike info from secure military channel for Signal posts
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US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks

US and Iran express optimism following second round of nuclear talks
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The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know

The US and Iran will resume nuclear talks on Saturday. Here’s what we know
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Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denied him temporary release to attend the delivery

Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denied him temporary release to attend the delivery

Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denied him temporary release to attend the delivery
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Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble

Israeli strikes have killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, and destroyed bulldozers and other heavy equipment that had been supplied by mediators to clear rubble

Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble
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Dubai's du announces 2 billion dirhams hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft

The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) on Tuesday announced a 2 billion dirhams ($544.54 million) hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft.

Dubai's du announces 2 billion dirhams hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft
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Israel optimistic on reaching trade deal with US, economy minister says

Israel is hopeful that it will reach a trade agreement with the United States before a pause to a barrage of U.S. tariffs on global imports expires on July 9

Israel optimistic on reaching trade deal with US, economy minister says
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Iran, US to hold expert-level talks on Saturday, not Wednesday, Tehran says

Expert-level Iran-U.S. talks that were supposed to take place on Wednesday will be shifted to Saturday, Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson said, with a third round of high-level

Iran, US to hold expert-level talks on Saturday, not Wednesday, Tehran says
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China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will visit China on April 23 at the invitation of China, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.

China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday
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Antisemitic incidents, partly fueled by campus protests, reached record-breaking high in 2024, according to the ADL

Antisemitic incidents, partly fueled by campus protests, reached record-breaking high in 2024, according to the ADL

Antisemitic incidents, partly fueled by campus protests, reached record-breaking high in 2024, according to the ADL
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Sharks drew crowds who swam with them off Israel's coast — until one man disappeared

Israeli police have been scouring the Mediterranean coast for a swimmer they fear may have been attacked by a shark

Sharks drew crowds who swam with them off Israel's coast — until one man disappeared
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US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says

The United States issued new sanctions on Tuesday targeting Iranian liquefied petroleum gas magnate Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network, the Treasury Department

US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says
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Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US

The Anti-Defamation League says the number of antisemitic incidents in the United States reached a record high last year

Anti-Defamation League says anger at Israel is now the driving force behind antisemitism in the US
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Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Iran's nuclear programme on Tuesday with the visiting leader of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, a Kremlin official was quoted as

Russia's Putin discusses US-Iran nuclear talks with leader of Oman
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Israel steps up Gaza strikes; polio vaccination halted by blockade

The Israeli military launched one of the biggest waves of strikes in Gaza for weeks on Tuesday, residents said, and health officials issued a new warning that

Israel steps up Gaza strikes; polio vaccination halted by blockade
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IMF cuts Saudi 2025 growth forecast, flags slower oil rebound as a drag on region

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Saudi Arabia, while flagging headwinds for the broader region, including a more

IMF cuts Saudi 2025 growth forecast, flags slower oil rebound as a drag on region
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Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy

The plight of migrants was one of Pope Francis’ top priorities

Defending migrants was a priority for Pope Francis from the earliest days of his papacy
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Outpouring of grief over Pope Francis' death in largest Muslim-majority country Indonesia

Pope Francis's death has elicited an outpouring of grief in Indonesia, with tributes in the world's largest Muslim-majority country praising the pontiff's

Outpouring of grief over Pope Francis' death in largest Muslim-majority country Indonesia
MidEast|World

For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope

The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after one of the darkest chapters in the country’s recent history

For Iraqi Christians, Pope Francis' visit was a rare moment of hope
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In Dubai's Gold Souk, bullion's record run brings little joy for jewellers

In the bustling Gold Souk in Dubai, dubbed the "City of Gold", 22-karat gold jewellery is a traditional favourite for weddings, religious celebrations, and as a family

In Dubai's Gold Souk, bullion's record run brings little joy for jewellers
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Retired colonel reacts to reports Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat that included his wife, lawyer and brother, three people familiar with the chat told CNN. Former Biden administration Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh and CNN military analyst retired US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton join Jessica Dean to discuss.

Retired colonel reacts to reports Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat
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Oil falls over 2% on signs of progress in US-Iran talks, demand fears

Oil prices fell more than 2% on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran, while investors remained concerned about economic headwinds from

Oil falls over 2% on signs of progress in US-Iran talks, demand fears
MidEast|Political|US

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he stood behind U.S.

Trump stands behind Hegseth after attack plans shared in second Signal chat
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Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen’s Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders

Hegseth had a second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports
MidEast|Political|World

Pope's frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis had a frequent ritual: He would call the lone Catholic church in the Gaza Strip to see how people huddled inside were coping with a devastating war

Pope's frequent calls to a Catholic church made him a revered figure in war-battered Gaza
MidEast|Political|US

White House denies report it is searching for new defense secretary

The White House on Monday denied a report that it has begun searching for a new defense secretary after Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reportedly shared details of a U.S. attack on Yemen's

White House denies report it is searching for new defense secretary
MidEast|Political|US

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

The White House has expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother

White House voices support for Hegseth as a new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil
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Gaza rescue service dismisses Israeli probe into killing of medics as a 'fabricated investigation'

The main Palestinian rescue service in Gaza has condemned Israel’s probe into the killings of 15 medical workers last month, calling it a “fabricated investigation.”

Gaza rescue service dismisses Israeli probe into killing of medics as a 'fabricated investigation'
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US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say

U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen’s capital killed 12 people and wounded 34 others, the Houthi rebels said early Monday

US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say
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Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli probe into Gaza aid workers' killings not enough

The Palestinian Red Crescent called on Monday for a "serious investigation" into the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza last month, a day after the Israeli military

Palestinian Red Crescent says Israeli probe into Gaza aid workers' killings not enough
MidEast|Political

Israeli spy chief hands court scathing rebuke of Netanyahu bid to sack him

The head of Israel's domestic intelligence service said on Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to sack him followed his refusal to fulfil requests

Israeli spy chief hands court scathing rebuke of Netanyahu bid to sack him
MidEast|Political|US

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly

Members of Gaza's tiny Christian community said they were "heartbroken" on Monday at the death of Pope Francis, who campaigned for peace

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death

Tributes to Pope Francis are pouring in from around the world

Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
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Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD

Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD
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All 5 members of Bank of Israel monetary policy committee backed leaving rates unchanged

All five members of the Bank of Israel's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on April 7, according to minutes of the meeting

All 5 members of Bank of Israel monetary policy committee backed leaving rates unchanged
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Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?

The Trump administration says it can deport noncitizen students that create foreign security threats. The Supreme Court might ultimately decide the limits of these residents’ free speech.

Lawful permanent residents like Mahmoud Khalil have a right to freedom of speech – but does that protect them from deportation?
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say

Gulf issuers, including Saudi Arabia's $925 billion sovereign wealth fund, are working on a round of bond offerings, according to sources,

Gulf issuers plan more debt sales, undeterred by recent market turmoil, sources say
MidEast|Sports

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty

Max Verstappen says ‘people can’t handle the full truth’ after Saudi Arabia time-penalty
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit China on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between

Iran's top diplomat to visit China on Tuesday
MidEast|Political|US

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says

U.S.

Pentagon chief Hegseth shared sensitive Yemen war plans in second Signal chat, source says
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Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports
MidEast|Sports|World

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead

Oscar Piastri went top of the Formula 1 standings with victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead
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Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

An Israeli investigation into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics last month in Gaza by Israeli forces says it has found “professional failures.”

Israeli probe into the killings of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
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Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire

The U.S.

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire
MidEast|Political|US

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims

Dan Caldwell, once one of U.S.

Ousted Pentagon officials question leak investigation claims
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‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military

‘Professional failures’ led to killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza, says Israeli military
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Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics

The Israeli military on Sunday said a review into last month's killing of emergency responders in Gaza found there had been "

Israel's military finds 'professional failures' in killings of Gaza medics
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Lebanese authorities detain people they say were planning rocket attacks on Israel

Lebanese authorities have detained several people who were allegedly planning to launch rockets into Israel and seized the weapons

Lebanese authorities detain people they say were planning rocket attacks on Israel
Economy|Food|MidEast|Political|World

First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia

A ship carrying wheat has arrived in Syria's Latakia port, the first delivery of its kind since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebels in December, the government said

First wheat shipment since Assad's ouster arrives in Syria's Latakia
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Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance

Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting Vance
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Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia

Pope Francis entered St.

Pope Francis greets cheering Easter crowds from popemobile as he recovers from pneumonia
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Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US

Thousands of protesters rallied in Washington and other cities across the U.S. on Saturday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's policies on

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US
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Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive

The father of a U.S.-Israeli hostage held in Gaza said on Saturday he remains hopeful his 21-year-old son was still alive after Hamas said it could not account for his

Father of American hostage in Gaza hopeful he is still alive
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Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people

Ukraine and Russia conducted a swap of more than 500 prisoners of war on Saturday, the latest in a series of exchanges since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years

Ukraine, Russia swap POWs, other prisoners involving more than 500 people
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Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized

Harvard said on Saturday the Trump administration was "doubling down" on far-reaching demands on the university despite a published report that government

Harvard says Trump administration doubled down after sending letter reported as unauthorized
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Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday he had instructed the military to intensify pressure on

Israel's Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
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Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza

Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza
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Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home

Netanyahu vows to continue war in Gaza despite growing opposition at home
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Yemen's Houthi rebels report US strikes in the capital and a coastal city

Yemen's Houthi rebels say the U.S. military has launched a series of airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa, and a rebel-held coastal city

Yemen's Houthi rebels report US strikes in the capital and a coastal city
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US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks in Rome

US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more
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Deadly US airstrike on Yemeni oil port escalates Trump's campaign against the Houthis

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes targeting oil port killed at least 74 people and injured at least 171 others

Deadly US airstrike on Yemeni oil port escalates Trump's campaign against the Houthis
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Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port

Yemen’s Houthis vow to continue attacks after more than 70 killed in US airstrikes on port
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Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike

Gaza journalist featured in new Cannes documentary killed in Israeli airstrike
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International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know

International students are being told by email that their visas are revoked and that they must ‘self-deport.’ What to know
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Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
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Tunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison

Tunisian media say a court has sentenced leading opposition figures to between 13 and 66 years in prison

Tunisian opposition figures sentenced to up to 66 years in prison
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Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive

The Taliban's acting foreign minister on Saturday expressed "concern and sadness" during a rare meeting with Pakistan's

Taliban minister expresses concern to Pakistan over Afghan repatriation drive
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Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said is set to visit Moscow on Monday, days after the start of a round of Muscat-mediated nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran.

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks
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Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks

Iran and the United States agreed on Saturday to begin drawing up a framework for a potential nuclear deal, Iran's foreign minister said, after talks that a U.S.

Iran, US task experts with framework for a nuclear deal after 'progress' in talks
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Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges

A Tunisian court on Saturday handed jail terms of 13 to 66 years to opposition leaders, businessmen and lawyers on charges of conspiring, a case the

Tunisia hands lengthy prison terms to opposition leaders on conspiracy charges
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Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel still eyeing a limited attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
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What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks

Iran and the United States will hold talks Saturday in Oman, their third round of negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

What to know about the tensions between Iran and the US before their third round of talks
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Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador

Israeli airstrikes across Gaza have killed at least 25 people including children as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel made his first public appearance in Jerusalem

Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza and Huckabee makes first appearance as US ambassador
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Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic

Iran believes reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme with the United States is possible as long as Washington is realistic, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday on

Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic
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Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, US judge rules

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Friday to transfer a Tufts University student being held in Louisiana to Vermont while he weighs her

Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, US judge rules
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Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont

A federal judge has ordered that a Tufts University student from Turkey who was detained by immigration authorities in March be brought to Vermont

Judge says detained Tufts student must be transferred from Louisiana to Vermont
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Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students

A class action lawsuit filed Friday asks a federal court to reinstate the legal status of international students caught up in a Trump administration crackdown that has left more than a thousand fearful of deportation

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration crackdown on international students
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U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster

Two U.S.

U.S. congressmen visit Syria in first trip since Assad's ouster
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Tunisian court set to rule in conspiracy trial, lawyers protest

A Tunisian court is set to issue a ruling in the conspiracy case against prominent opponents, as lawyers protested and described the trial as a farce, while others

Tunisian court set to rule in conspiracy trial, lawyers protest
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Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges

Trump’s ‘lone ranger’: How Steve Witkoff became the de facto point man on America’s foreign policy challenges
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Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US

Iran has sought support from Russia over a possible deal with Washington over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, ahead of a second round of talks this weekend in Rome

Iran seeks Russia's support for its nuclear talks with US
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KKR among asset managers vying for Abu Dhabi's district cooling business, sources say

KKR and I Squared Capital are among global asset managers bidding for a district cooling business owned by Abu Dhabi's Multiply Group, part

KKR among asset managers vying for Abu Dhabi's district cooling business, sources say
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UN development arm plans for $1.3bln in help for Syria, top official says

The United Nations Development Programme is hoping to deliver $1.3 billion over three years to support war-ravaged Syria, including by rebuilding

UN development arm plans for $1.3bln in help for Syria, top official says
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Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties

President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it sought Harvard University's records on foreign funding going back a decade and on some foreign ties,

Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties
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Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says

Iran told the United States in talks last week it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichment but needed watertight guarantees President Donald Trump

Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
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Deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal, Houthis say

U.S. strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its bombing campaign against

Deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal, Houthis say
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Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall

Israeli airstrikes hit about 40 targets across the Gaza Strip over the past day, the military said on Friday, hours after Hamas rejected an Israeli ceasefire

Israeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza as ceasefire efforts stall