The prospects of US President Donald Trump’s ambitious Board of Peace for emergency relief and the reconstruction of Gaza succeeding can be best summarized by the reactions of two individuals who know the issues very well – former US…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Analysis: Board of Peace faces uphill battle
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Donald Trump considering allowing Iran ‘token’ nuclear enrichment
The Trump administration is considering an Iranian proposal that would allow so‑called “token” uranium enrichment, according to senior US officials cited by Axios. The potential concession would test the limits of longstanding US demands…
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Iran students stage first anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
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UK royals face worst crisis in generations as Epstein fallout leads to ex-prince’s arrest
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III’ s brother was under arrest. Police were searching two royal properties, and news commentators were endlessly discussing the details of a sex scandal with tentacles that stretched to the gates of…
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Syria to close Roj Camp, last site holding ISIS families
The Roj camp in Syria may be closed in the coming days or weeks, according to an official in eastern Syria. Rudaw Kurdish media reported on February 21 that “Roj camp, which houses families of Islamic State (ISIS) fighters, will be fully closed…
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FIFA’s Gaza support ‘in keeping’ with international federation – IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday that FIFA’s support of an investment programme in Gaza was “in keeping with the role” of an international federation.
IOC president Kirsty Coventry said on Friday she was unaware that FIFA…
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FIFA chief’s Board of Peace appearance doesn’t breach political neutrality rules — IOC
MILAN, Italy (Reuters) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s presence at the inaugural meeting of The Board of Peace this week alongside United States President Donald Trump and other heads of state does not violate any Olympic Charter…
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Italy’s RAI apologises after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team
By Andrea Mandala
MILAN, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Italy’s state broadcaster RAI was forced to apologise to the Jewish community on Saturday after an off‑air remark advising its producers to “avoid” the Israeli crew was broadcast before coverage of the…
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Hezbollah overseen by IRGC, not Lebanon amid looming strike
Hezbollah is currently being overseen by officers from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), rather than its traditional Lebanese leadership, according to Saturday reports from Arab media outlets.In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US…
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Anti-regime protests break out in top Iran universities as U.S. strike appears imminent
University students protested against the government on the first day of classes, as Iranian President Pezeshkian vowed not to concede to U.S. demands and officials anticipate another U.S. strike on Iran
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