Trump-Netanyahu Rift Deepens as Iran Diplomacy and Lebanon Ceasefire Divide Allies
Dubai-U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have clashed over strategy toward Iran and efforts to secure
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Israel Pushes to Retain Lebanon Buffer Zone as Trump Presses Netanyahu for Restraint
Jerusalem-Israel is engaged in intensive negotiations with the United States over maintaining its military deployment in southern Lebanon, Israeli officials
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Hormuz Shock Drives Gulf States Toward New Energy Corridors and Strategic Realignment
London-The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the recent Iran conflict is accelerating efforts by Gulf energy
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Israeli Soldier Killed, Seven Wounded in Southern Lebanon Despite Emerging Truce Efforts
Jerusalem-An Israeli soldier was killed and seven others were wounded during combat operations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, the Israeli
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Syria Intensifies Post-Assad Purge as Authorities Arrest 10 Former Regime Operatives
Damascus-Syrian security forces have arrested 10 former officials and operatives linked to the government of former president Bashar Assad in
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Syria Restores Internet Backbone After Suspected Sabotage Hits Mediterranean Cable Link
London-Syria restored internet traffic to normal operating capacity on Wednesday after repairing disruptions caused by what authorities described as sabotage
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Afghan Officials Ditch Smartphones After Taliban-Imposed Ban Sparks Disruption
Kabul-Government employees across Afghanistan began abandoning smartphones on Wednesday after authorities imposed a sweeping ban on their use in state
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Pontiff Applauds US-Iran Accord, Urges Renewed Diplomacy to End Ukraine War
Vatican City-Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday welcomed a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending
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Taiwan Opposition Chief Claims Washington Outreach Surpassed Expectations Amid Defense Scrutiny
Taipei-Taiwan’s main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Wednesday that a two-week visit to the United States exceeded expectations, as
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Manila Reasserts Sovereignty After Removal of Disputed Platform at Scarborough Shoal
Manila-The Philippines said on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the disputed Scarborough Shoal had been removed, while
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