Middle East

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Persian Gulf tour

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President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after Riyadh accorded him a gala welcome at the start of a tour of Persian Gulf states.
Americas

US imposes new oil-related sanctions on Iran

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The United States has announced new sanctions against companies, individuals, and tankers it claims are involved in the export of Iran's oil.
Middle East

Trump says he will ease sanctions on Damascus, to meet Syria’s new ruler on Wednesday

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US President Donald Trump has stated that he will move to normalize relations with and lift sanctions on Syria’s new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Asia

Pakistan confirms 51 dead in Indian attacks; New Delhi reports 20 fatalities

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Pakistan's military has announced that 51 individuals, comprising 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week, while New Delhi has reported 20 fatalities from Islamabad’s attacks.
Europe

Zelensky will only meet with Putin in Turkey, lower-level talks pointless: Aide

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not meet any other Russian official apart from President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul this week, presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has stated, explaining that talks with lower-level representatives would be pointless.
Middle East

British veterans detail war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

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Former members of the United Kingdom’s special forces  recount war crimes committed by British soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq dating back over a decade.
Europe

Trump considering attending Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Turkey

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US President Donald Trump has stated he is open to attending the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Thursday, as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to bring an end to the three-year conflict.
Middle East

Trump receives royal Saudi welcome from MbS in Riyadh

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US President Donald Trump received a royal Saudi welcome Tuesday as he arrived in the capital, Riyadh, descending Air Force One on purple-carpeted steps to a greeting from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Middle East

Syria’s new ruler skips Iraq summit after firestorm over invitation

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend, Syrian state media reported on Monday, after Iraq's invitation spurred controversy over the rebel-turned-leader's potential return to a country where he fought and was jailed.
Foreign Policy

Iran, Uzbekistan can achieve prosperity through expanded relations: President Pezeshkian

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President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Tehran is eager to deepen collaboration and share experiences with the friendly nation of Uzbekistan.
Middle East

PA president lifts ban on operations of Al Jazeera TV inside Palestinian territory

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Al Jazeera's Ramallah bureau chief has announced that the news channel could resume working in the Palestinian territories after president Mahmoud Abbas lifted a ban in place since January.
Middle East

Hamas frees dual US-Israeli national and soldier Edan Alexander

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Hamas has released Edan Alexander, a dual United States-Israeli national and soldier, as the Palestinian group seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israel’s blockade of the besieged and bombarded Gaza Strip.
Americas

White House notifies US Congress of $1.45bn in proposed arms sales to UAE

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The US State Department notified Congress on Monday of two proposed weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates totaling an estimated $1.45 billion as President Donald Trump embarked on a four-day Middle East tour.
Middle East

Syria’s president proposes Trump Tower in Damascus, peace with Israel for sanctions relief: Reuters

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Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has reportedly offered to build a Trump Tower in Damascus, establish peace with Israel, and grant the US access to Syria’s oil and gas, as part of his bid to secure sanctions relief from Washington, Reuters has reported.
Middle East

Famine stalking across besieged Gaza Strip, 500k face starvation: Report

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Israel’s blockade threatens the entire population of the Gaza Strip with famine, putting 500,000 people at risk of starvation, a global hunger monitor has warned.
Middle East

EU sees Syria instability as terror risk for bloc: Reuters

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The situation in Syria could pose security risks for Europe, according to a draft internal European Union counterterrorism document seen by Reuters which warned that the terror threat level in the bloc remains high.
Middle East

Anti-Turkey Kurdish group PKK disbands after 4 decades of conflict

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The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has announced its decision to disband and end its armed struggle for autonomy, following a call in February by its imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan.
Science and Technology

5G internet will be available in Iran’s metropolises by March: Minister

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Iran will provide access to 5G internet to its metropolises by the end of the current Persian calendar year in late March, the Iranian minister of Information and Communications Technology has announced.
Middle East

Study puts true death toll in Gaza war at around 110,000

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A new report suggests that up to 109,000 people have been killed since the start of Israel's military campaign across the besieged Gaza Strip in October 2023.
Asia

Taliban bans game of chess

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Taliban government has banned the game of chess across Afghanistan, arguing that it is incompatible with Islamic Sharia laws. The decision was announced on Sunday.
Middle East

Israel asks ICC judges to withdraw PM arrest warrant 

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Tel Aviv has asked judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw arrest warrants against Israel's Prime Minister and Defence Minister while the ICC reviews Israeli challenges to its jurisdiction over the conduct of the Gaza war.
Middle East

Israel is prolonging war, hindering hostage agreement: US

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US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East has stated that Israel is prolonging the war in the Gaza Strip and reaching a new ceasefire and hostage deal is the correct next step to take.
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeks agreement in negotiations with US

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran’s participation in indirect talks with Washington proves that it is committed to peace and serious in reaching an accord.
Middle East

Hamas confirms it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander

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Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander will soon be freed in the Gaza Strip, a senior Hamas official has told Reuters, a move key Arab mediators Qatar and Egypt described as an encouraging step towards a return to ceasefire negotiations in the war-torn enclave.
Foreign Policy

FM warns Europe against ‘strategy of confrontation’ over Iran’s nuclear program

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned European countries against a "strategy of confrontation" over Tehran's nuclear program, stressing that the move could risk provoking a nuclear proliferation crisis.
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