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Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade

Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade

AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruler was to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, following an announcement that the…
Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait

Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, seizes tanker in strait

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Monday began enriching uranium up to 20 percent at an underground facility…
As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown

As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures…
Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now

Israel’s defense minister favors buying one more F-35 squadron for now

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s defense minister said on Monday that he wants the country to buy a third squadron of…
Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats

Washington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats

Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country’s acting Secretary of Defense Christopher…
Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion

Afghan rivals to resume talks as civilian killings sow suspicion

KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan government representatives and Taliban officials are due to resume their power-sharing talks, officials said on Monday,…
Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing

Chanting anti-US slogans, Iraqi militia supporters mark year since Soleimani’s killing

BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups chanted anti-American slogans in central Baghdad on Sunday…
Israeli prosecutors spell out allegations against Netanyahu

Israeli prosecutors spell out allegations against Netanyahu

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli prosecutors on Sunday released an amended indictment spelling out detailed charges against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Germany approves over €1 billion in arms deals to Middle East

Germany approves over €1 billion in arms deals to Middle East

The German government approved a total of €1.16 billion ($1.41 billion) in arms exports during 2020 to countries involved in both…
Israel dismisses ‘nonsense’ Iran charge it seeks to trick US into war

Israel dismisses ‘nonsense’ Iran charge it seeks to trick US into war

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli official on Sunday dismissed as “nonsense” an allegation by the Iranian foreign minister that Israel…
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