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Middle East

Rights groups urge lawmakers to back resolution for ending role in Yemen

More than a hundred human rights organizations have called on US lawmakers to support a war powers resolution aimed at stopping Washington’s military involvement in the ongoing Saudi war on Yemen.

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on refugee camp in WB

The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinians during a raid on the Jenin refugee camp in northern West Bank, as tensions continue to escalate across the occupied territories.

Houthi: Yemen not to allow US, UK, Saudis to build military bases inside country

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates seek to enslave the Yemeni nation and plunder their natural wealth. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi added Yemeni nation will neither allow the US, the UK and Saudi Arabia nor their allies to gain a foothold in Yemen and build a military facility there.

China’s president arrives in Saudi Arabia amid tensions with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The three-day visit is likely to focus on energy ties as Beijing strives to revive its economy and Riyadh looks to expand its global alliances beyond partnership with the West, especially the United States.

Turkey sets deadline for Kurds to withdraw from northern Syria: Source

Ankara has set a final deadline for Russia and the United States to force Kurdish forces to leave three strategic towns in northern Syria, a Turkish source has claimed. Turkey has warned that the alternative will be a military operation against the Washington-backed forces.

US judge dismisses lawsuit against MbS over Khashoggi killing

A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia says normalization with Israel ‘matter of time’

Saudi Arabia is looking to normalize ties with Israel, although it will take time, i24NEWS news outlet reported, citing a senior diplomatic official in Riyadh.

Al Jazeera submits its correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh’s case to ICC

Al Jazeera Media Network has submitted a formal request to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and prosecute those responsible for killing journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Report: UAE clients spent $64mn on US lobbying between 2020-2021

An analysis of Foreign Agent Registration Act (Fara) documents filed by more than two dozen lobbying firms representing Emirati clients between 2020 and 2021 has found that foreign agents working for the UAE reported over 10,000 political activities, including making contacts with US Congress, Senate, and major media outlets.

US lawmakers to investigate “secret oil deal” between Biden, Saudis

The top-ranking Republican on the US House Oversight and Reform Committee has announced an investigation into whether President Joe Biden forged a secret agreement with Saudi Arabia to help Democrats in November’s midterm elections by driving down oil prices.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian youth in overnight West Bank raid

One Palestinian was killed and six others were injured in a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Monday.

Yemen says can return every attack with dozens of drones, missiles

The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces says the country is able to respond to the enemy's aggression with remarkable firepower.

Israel’s fighter jets target several positions in Gaza

Israeli warplanes have pounded the Gaza Strip, claiming that the raid is in response to rocket fire from the coastal sliver.

Syrian president Assad rejected Russian requests to meet with Turkey’s Erdogan: Report

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has rebuffed his Russian allies' efforts to hold a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, citing Turkey’s upcoming elections and the presence of Ankara's troops on Syrian soil.

Palestinian youth killed by Israeli soldiers after being shot four times

Israeli troops have shot dead a Palestinian at point blank, with the Palestinian foreign ministry describing the shooting as an execution. The ministry warned the killing meant to escalate already spiraling violence in the occupied territory.

Kurdish forces halt joint operation with US after Turkish attack

A spokesman for the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has confirmed all joint military operations with the US-led coalition have been put on hold following Turkish bombardment of its positions in northern Syria.

Lebanese parliament fails 8th time to elect new president

Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday failed for the eighth time to elect a new president. Speaker Nabih Berru scheduled a new session on December 8, as the country's political deadlock continues to prevent consensus on a new president.

2 Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in WB

Israeli soldiers have shot dead two Palestinians during a raid near the city of Jenin in the northern part of the occupied West Bank.

Daesh announces death of leader

Daesh terrorist group has lost another leader, according to reports. Abu al-Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi died “in battle”, the terror group has announced.

Over 5 million Yemenis forcibly displaced due to Saudi war: Report

The number of internally displaced persons in Yemen increased to more than 5 million by the end of August 2022. It comes amid the Saudi-led war and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Arab country.

4 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops during raids on WB cities

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in the raids on two Palestinian cities in occupied West Bank on Tuesday. It's the latest confrontation that has made 2022 the deadliest year of violence in the occupied territories in nearly a decade.

ICC urged to investigate Israeli crimes against Palestinians

198 Palestinian and international organizations have called on the International Criminal Court to probe Israeli crimes amid an increase in Tel Aviv's aggression against Palestinians.

Iraqis file lawsuit against Trump, Pompeo over assassination of Gen. Soleimani, al-Muhandis

A number of Iraqi citizens have filed a lawsuit against former US President, Donald Trump, his Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo and some former Iraqi officials over the assassination of top Iranian anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi companion Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in a US raid near Baghdad airport in 2020.

Over 18k Yemenis killed in Saudi war: Report

More than 18,000 Yemenis, including women and children, have been killed and some 30,000 injured since the Saudi-led aggression against the country began in 2015, according to a report.

Iraq voices readiness to help resumption of Iran-Saudi talks

Iraqi Foreign Minister has described his country's relations with Iran as strong, and emphasized that Baghdad is ready to host mediatory talks between Tehran and Riyadh.

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