Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury against Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said…
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Japan weighs Hormuz minesweeping role if Iran ceasefire reached
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Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave
Following repeated Iranian attacks, Saudi Foreign Ministry says more strikes will lead to further escalation and have ‘significant consequences’ for current and future relations
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Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, minister says
TOKYO, March 22 (Reuters) – Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, if a ceasefire is reached in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu…
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Syrian Jews in Damascus support Muslim families in need during Ramadan
The Syrian Mosaic Foundation, a Jewish organization, recently visited Lala Pasha Mosque in Damascus to donate meat for iftar meals during the holy month of Ramadan. The effort aimed to support needy families and strengthen social ties among the…
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles.
The two direct hits tore open the fronts of residential buildings…
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Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran
Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.
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Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade
By Maayan Lubell, Alexander Cornwell and Idrees Ali
TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 22 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz…
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Slovenians vote in tight race between liberals and populist right
LJUBLJANA, March 22 (Reuters) – Slovenians will choose between incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob and right-wing populist Janez Jansa on Sunday, with neither looking likely to win a parliamentary majority in the vote, which could be…
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Over 100 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona
Over 100 people were injured by Iranian strikes in the southern cities of Dimona and Arad on Saturday, 11 of them seriously, medics said, after Israeli air defenses failed to intercept at least two ballistic missiles.
Following the strikes,…
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Can Justice Be Done After an Israeli Settler Kills a Palestinian?
Last July, Awdah Hathaleen was shot dead by the settler Yinon Levi, who has actually been indicted, even though 93.6 percent of cases of violence against Palestinians end without charges. I can only pray my friend gets justice after his death
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