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Exclusive: New Saudi mega-city will be listed publicly, crown prince says

Exclusive: New Saudi mega-city will be listed publicly, crown prince says

The $500 billion mega-city planned by Saudi Arabia will be floated on financial markets alongside oil giant Saudi Aramco as…
Fear of Iranian general left Iraqi Kurdish oil fields deserted

Fear of Iranian general left Iraqi Kurdish oil fields deserted

When the Iraqi army and Iranian-backed Shi‘ite militia entered a key oil processing facility in Iraq’s north to retake it…
In Myanmar’s Rakhine, aid workers blocked from entering Muslim camp amid tension

In Myanmar’s Rakhine, aid workers blocked from entering Muslim camp amid tension

Buddhists in Myanmar on Wednesday blocked aid workers from visiting a camp for displaced Muslims in the central part of…
The Latest: Turkey says it will help Iraq restore pipeline

The Latest: Turkey says it will help Iraq restore pipeline

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is prepared to help Iraq’s central government export oil through a pipeline…
German police find guns, ammunition in raid of suspected Islamist militant

German police find guns, ammunition in raid of suspected Islamist militant

German police confiscated large amounts of guns and ammunition in a Tuesday evening sweep of four locations in Berlin linked…
Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem

Israel approves settlement homes in east Jerusalem

The Jerusalem municipality says that city officials have approved construction of 176 new homes in a Jewish area of east…
Saudi Arabia announces first project on Tiran and Sanafir

Saudi Arabia announces first project on Tiran and Sanafir

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced plans for a new economic zone in the kingdom’s northwest region with up…
Iran says defense capabilities not negotiable amid US pressure

Iran says defense capabilities not negotiable amid US pressure

Iran’s defense capabilities are not negotiable, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday in remarks made previously but which now…
US worried about Pakistan government stability: Tillerson

US worried about Pakistan government stability: Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday the United States is concerned that extremist groups are threatening the “stability and…
After speech, Israeli president termed ‘Nazi’ in graffiti

After speech, Israeli president termed ‘Nazi’ in graffiti

Israeli police say they are investigating graffiti found in central Israel containing hate speech against the country’s president. Overnight on…
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