ANKARA — Turkey’s planned spaceport in Somalia could open new avenues for cooperation in security, the defense industry and technology sharing between the two countries, Burhanettin Duran, a senior aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Vance tells Fox News Trump still prefers diplomatic solution with Iran
Feb 25 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump still preferred a diplomatic solution with Iran and that he hoped Iranians took that seriously in their negotiations on Thursday.
“The President has been…
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Australia to diplomats’ families: Leave Israel, Lebanon now
The Australian government has told dependents of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave the two Middle East countries, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.US President…
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Gazan firm to build UAE-funded housing complex in Israel-controlled south — sources
A Gaza-based construction firm has been contracted to build an Emirati-funded compound for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in a part of the territory under Israeli military control, two Israeli officials and two Palestinian…
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Hezbollah will not get involved if US strikes Iran
A Hezbollah official said that the Lebanese terror group will not get involved militarily if the United States carries out “limited” strikes against Iran, AFP reported on Wednesday.Meanwhile, Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it…
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Australia urges diplomats' dependents to leave Lebanon, Israel: What to know
Australia’s order comes just a day after the US directed non-essential personnel at its embassy in Lebanon to depart.
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US embassy to provide passport services at West Bank settlements
Israel’s government welcomes the US decision, but the Palestinian Authority says it is a clear violation of international law.
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Don’t count us out yet, Iran warns US before nuclear talks
Iran is prepared for a diplomatic approach with the US or “a remorseful response that would make any aggressor regret their malicious behavior,” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned on Wednesday.Speaking at the Iran…
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US Treasury issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, website shows
Feb 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed new Iran-related sanctions on four individuals, several entities and tankers, according to a notice on its website.
(Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto; Editing by Daphne…
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Australia tells families of diplomats in Israel, Lebanon to leave amid Iran tensions
The Australian government has told dependants of Australian diplomats in Israel and Lebanon to leave the two Middle East countries, citing a deteriorating security situation in the region, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
The…
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