A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a wave of fresh attacks.
While the talks took place…
Category: 3. Middle East
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United Nations reducing footprint in Gaza, spokesperson says
The United Nations said on Monday it is reducing its international staff numbers in Gaza by about a third after Israeli strikes in the enclave that have killed hundreds, including United Nations personnel.
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told…
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What's behind Syrian authorities' arrest of former Assad officers?
Syria’s transitional government has been arresting remnants of the ousted regime, including officers involved in alleged war crimes and drug trade.
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Turkey detains more than 1,000 including journalists as Imamoglu protests grow
Turkey has cracked down on protests over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and more than 1,000 demonstrators have been detained.
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Turkey detains over 1,000 including journalists as Imamoglu protests grow
Turkey has cracked down on protests over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor and more than 1,000 demonstrators have been detained.
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The Indian scholar arrested in US over Palestinian sympathies
Neyaz FarooqueeBBC News, Delhi
BBCBadar Khan Suri, a scholar of conflict studies, was arrested on 17 March over terror charges It was an invitation from a classmate 15 years ago that changed the life of the Indian scholar, who is now facing…
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Egypt proposes new Gaza ceasefire as Israel considers response
Egypt made a new proposal last week aimed at restoring the Gaza ceasefire deal, security sources told Reuters on Monday.
The proposal follows an escalation in violence after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas last…
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Egypt denies reports of US pressure to accept Gazans amid war escalation
Recent reports in regional media have claimed that Egypt is being pressured to take in Gazans as the war in Gaza continues.
Israel launched a new offensive on March 18. The goal of the war is to return the hostages after Hamas refused to…
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Turkey’s Fidan heads to Washington with F-35, Syria high on agenda
Turkey’s foreign minister will push for F-35 deal and strengthened counterterrorism cooperation with the United States, according to a Turkish diplomatic source.
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Riyadh hosts US-Ukraine talks as Saudi Arabia seeks key mediation role
Riyadh has hosted a new round of talks between the US and Ukraine. The talks were “productive and focused,” Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said Sunday, according to a report in Arab News.
“We have concluded our meeting with…
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