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Russia says US to spend $11bn on cyberattacks against ‘unwanted’ governments

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Washington plans to spend around $11 billion next year on carrying out cyberattacks with the aim of controlling unfriendly governments, says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov.
Europe

US greenlights Ukrainian attacks inside Russia: Report

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The US has quietly given Ukraine the go-ahead to launch long-range strikes against targets inside Russian territory, The Times reported on Friday, citing sources. The Pentagon has apparently changed its stance on the matter as it has become less concerned that such attacks could escalate the conflict.
Americas

US expresses concern about “growing Iran-Russia defense partnership”

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The White House has sounded the alarm at what it calls the flourishing military partnership between Iran and Russia. The US says it would work to "expose and disrupt" the exchange of weapons and know-how between Tehran and Moscow.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 290

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

Saudi Arabia, China agree to boost ties on energy, defence

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Saudi Arabia and China have reaffirmed their cooperation on the global oil market and the principle of non-interference in internal affairs during a visit to Riyadh by the Chinese president.
Middle East

Palestinian teenager shot dead by Israeli soldiers in WB

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Israeli military forces have killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank. It comes hours after three Palestinian men lost their lives during an Israeli raid on the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 289

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

China’s president meets Saudi’s crown prince ahead of summit with Arab leaders

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has received China’s President Xi Jinping in Riyadh as part of a visit expected to bolster bilateral political and economic ties.
Middle East

Lebanon MPs fail for 9th time to fill vacant presidency

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Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president Thursday for a ninth time, despite the damage the political deadlock is doing to efforts to bail out its economy.
Middle East

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

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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.
Europe

UN examining data over alleged Iran’s arms sales to Russia

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The United Nations is examining "available information" about accusations that Iran supplied Russia with drones, the world body's Secretary-General has said. Antonio Guterres is under Western pressure to send experts to Ukraine to inspect downed drones.
Middle East

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on refugee camp in WB

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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.
Americas

US has no evidence of Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia: White House

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The United States has no evidence that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine, the White House has announced. Both Tehran and Moscow have repeatedly denied western claims that Iran has provided Russia with weapons for use in the Ukraine war.
Americas

US senators call for additional sanctions on Iranian officials over unrest, riots

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The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday approved a bipartisan resolution reaffirming "US support for Iranian protesters" and calling on President Joe Biden to impose "additional sanctions on Iranian officials and entities responsible for repressing the demonstrations".
Middle East

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

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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.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 288

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

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

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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.
Middle East

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

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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.
Europe

Ukraine confirms Iran has not delivered ballistic missiles to Russia

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Two senior Ukrainian officials have confirmed that Iran has so far not sent ballistic missiles to Russia contradicting earlier western reports in this regard. Both Tehran and Moscow have repeatedly denied claims that Iran has provided Russia with weapons for use in the Ukraine war.
Middle East

US judge dismisses lawsuit against MbS over Khashoggi killing

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

Saudi Arabia says normalization with Israel ‘matter of time’

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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.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 287

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:
Middle East

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

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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.
Asia

At least seven killed in Afghanistan’s bus bombing

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At least seven people were killed and six others injured on Tuesday when a blast hit a vehicle carrying oil workers in northern Afghanistan, police has confirmed.
Middle East

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

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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.
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