AYLSHAM, England — King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from police custody on Thursday evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential…
Category: 3. Middle East
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What Moses would have asked about the Board of Peace
There is a question buried in this week’s parasha, Terumah, that has haunted Jewish thought for centuries and feels, this week, startlingly contemporary.God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to bring gifts, each one according to what his…
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Tunisia jails lawmaker for eight months for mocking president
By Tarek Amara
TUNIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – A Tunisian court on Thursday sentenced lawmaker Ahmed Saidani to eight months in prison over social media posts mocking President Kais Saied, a ruling that opponents say signals an intensifying crackdown on…
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In letter, US lays out 7 demands for next Iraqi PM, with emphasis on Iran
The Trump administration is pressing Baghdad on Iranian influence and the nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, with Iraq’s top diplomat claiming the US stipulations include a “hint” toward potential sanctions.
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Billions pledged, but Hamas' grip clouds Trump’s Gaza plan
The Board of Peace is touting new aid and military commitments, but will they make a difference if Hamas still holds the guns in Gaza?
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US strikes could cripple Iran fast, CENTCOM official says
The massive buildup of US military assets in the Middle East is a signal that the United States has the capability to dismantle the Iranian regime’s power structure in a matter of hours, Vice Admiral (Ret.) Bob Harward, former deputy commander…
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Belarus, issued rare invitation to Board of Peace, says it received no visas
Feb 19 (Reuters) – Belarus, a close ally of Russia rarely invited to international gatherings, said on Thursday it had intended to attend the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington but failed to receive…
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Iranians grieve defiantly for thousands killed in January crackdown
CAIRO (AP) — Standing on her balcony in the Iranian capital, Tehran, the teacher shouted out into the darkness, “Death to the dictator!” and “Death to the murderer, Khamenei!” on a recent night, joining the slogans coming from…
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Journalist receives award on behalf of Iran protesters
Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad accepted the Courage Award on Wednesday at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy on behalf of Iranian protesters, many of whom have lost their lives this past month, demonstrating against the…
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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
Trump said it “looks like” Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
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