WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – The United States did not seek zero uranium enrichment during nuclear talks in Geneva this week while Iran did not offer to suspend uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday.
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Saudis could have uranium enrichment with weapons potential under proposed deal with US, experts warn
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia could have some form of uranium enrichment within the kingdom under a proposed nuclear deal with the United States, congressional documents and an arms control group suggest, raising…
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How did FIFA become part of Trump’s Gaza reconstruction effort?
FIFA has stepped into the politics of Gaza’s postwar reconstruction, signing an agreement Thursday with US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to support recovery efforts through football infrastructure and youth development programs.
The…
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Turkey jails journalist with Germany’s DW for ‘insulting president’
A Turkish journalist with German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) was jailed by an Istanbul court Friday on charges of “insulting the president”, an NGO said a day after his arrest by 30 police officers.
Alican Uludag was arrested in Ankara…
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Epstein estate agrees to settle victim claims for up to $35 million
The estate of convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle the outstanding legal claims of potentially dozens of victims, according to a court filing Thursday.
The agreement must be approved by a…
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Turkey, Saudi sign major solar power deal
Saudi Arabia will help Turkey build solar plants capable of powering more than two million homes, under a deal the two countries signed Friday that aims to deepen energy cooperation between the key regional players.
The signing ceremony at an…
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Norway relocates soldiers away from Iran as tensions grow
Norway is relocating some of the around 60 soldiers it has in the Middle East to Norway as well as to other countries in the region on security grounds, a spokesperson for the Norwegian armed forces said on Friday.Norway declined to say how many…
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US ships gather in Middle East as experts warn of war
Amid rising tensions and rumors of an imminent strike, the US has gathered a dozen military ships in Middle Eastern waters and may be preparing for a bloody, extended confrontation with the Iranian regime.Flight-tracking data shows that tanker…
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UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Feb 20 (Reuters) – Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which is home to…
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Trump considers limited strike on Iran — WSJ
US President Donald Trump is considering launching a limited military strike against Iran to force Tehran to conclude a nuclear deal on American terms, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
“[Donald –…
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