Middle East

Officials: Iran, Egypt exploring possibility of meeting between Raisi and Sisi

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Iran and Egypt have been holding talks in Iraq's capital Baghdad since March to discuss normalising relations between the two regional powerhouses, Egyptian and Iraqi officials told The National. They added that Tehran and Cairo are also exploring the possibility of a meeting between Iranian and Egyptian Presidents Ebrahim Raisi and Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
Middle East

Over a dozen Palestinians, including Islamic Jihad leaders, killed in Israeli raid on Gaza

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Twelve people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in what Israel’s military says was the targeting of members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement. The Palestinian group has confirmed three of its leaders were killed, adding their wives and children are among the dead.
Middle East

EU delegation calls off Europe Day reception in Israel over far-right minister involvement

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The European Union delegation in Israel has cancelled its Europe Day diplomatic reception over the planned participation of Israel's Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 440: Putin says in Victory Day speech “true war” unleashed on Russia

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Healthcare

139 people infected with Covid-19 in Iran, 7 killed

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The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 139 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 7 patients during the period.
Middle East

UAE signs nuclear agreements with Chinese companies

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Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates' nuclear energy sector, has inked three deals with Chinese nuclear energy organizations as it looks to boost low-carbon nuclear power.
Middle East

Biden aide in Riyadh discusses Yemen with MbS

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The US national security adviser Jake Sullivan has met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh and reviewed what the White House called “significant progress” in Yemen peace efforts, the White House has announced.
Middle East

UN says to suspend food aid for Gaza, West Bank

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The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations has announced it will suspend food aid to a large number of impoverished Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and West Bank due to funding shortages.
Middle East

Syria calls for dialogue, joint action after returning to Arab League

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Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed a decision by the Arab League to bring Damascus back to the bloc. The ministry has stressed the importance of dialogue and joint action to confront the challenges facing the Arab world.
Europe

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 439: Russia launches new wave of air attacks on Ukraine

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Asia

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan FMs promise to pursue anti-terror cooperation as political ties deepen

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Foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan  have, in a meeting in Islamabad, pledged to further strengthen trilateral cooperation in security and counterterrorism.
Middle East

Erdogan pledges to further enhance Turkish defense industry

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held his campaign’s largest rally so far in Istanbul on Sunday with a historic crowd of 1.7 million people ahead of the May 14 polls. He pledged to further enhance the country's defence industry if he wins the presidential election.
Sport

Iran runners-up at IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia

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The Iranian women's ice hockey team won the vice-champion title of the 2023 Asian championships in Thailand after conceding defeat against the host.
Middle East

Israelis rally against PM’s judicial reforms for 18th week

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Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested for the 18th straight week against the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu having shelved the overhaul more than a month ago.
Middle East

Report: Arab League FMs agree on Syria’s return to bloc after over 10 years

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Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago, according to reports.
Middle East

Massive rally held in Istanbul in support of Erdogan rival

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The Republican People's Party (CHP) held an election rally in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday. Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the CHP and the main opposition candidate, is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s closest rival.
Middle East

Israeli settler guns down 20-year-old Palestinian

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An Israeli settler has fatally shot a young Palestinian in the northern part of the occupied territories. It comes hours after Israeli troops killed two Palestinian youths in the occupied West Bank.
Middle East

Cypriot airline banned from Lebanese airspace over Israeli shares

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Lebanon has banned the largest airline in Cyprus, TUS Airways, from flying over Lebanese airspace or landing at Beirut international airport, citing that an Israeli corporation owns the company’s shares.
Europe

Russia blames Ukraine, Western allies for military blogger bombing

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Russia has blamed Ukraine, the United States and the United Kingdom for the bombing of military blogger Zakhar Prilepin’s car in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod on Saturday.
Europe

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 438

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Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 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:
Healthcare

Covid in Iran: 10 dead, 139 new cases

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The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Saturday showed that 139 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 10 patients during the period.
Middle East

Two Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank

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Two Palestinian were killed in an Israeli assault on a refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Tulkarm on Saturday. Gaza-based resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad have vowed to respond to Israel’s killing of the Palestinian youths.
Asia

China says ready for further cooperation with Pakistan on Afghan issue

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Beijing is ready to strengthen coordination with Pakistan on the Afghan issue in order to promote the peace and reconstruction process in the war-torn country, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has said.
Middle East

Israel says hoping for breakthrough with Saudi Arabia during Biden aide visit

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Tel Aviv is hoping for a breakthrough this weekend in efforts to normalize ties with Riyadh during White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit, a senior security official has said.
Middle East

Palestine says Israel actions could lead to ‘explosion’ in West Asia

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) has warned that the continuation of the recent escalation in the Israeli regime's daily crimes against Palestinians could have dire consequences for the entire region.
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