US President Donald Trump told King Abdullah of Jordan that Hamas must release all hostages, including all Americans, by Saturday and asked for the King’s assistance in ensuring that Hamas and leaders of the region understand the severity…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Israel responsible for majority of journalist deaths in 2024
A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths.
At least 124 journalists in 18 countries died in…
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Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa hold first call since Assad fall
Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on Wednesday, marking their first contact since the ouster of Russian-backed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December.
A statement from the…
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Syria to have new government on March 1: foreign minister
Syria’s foreign minister announced on Wednesday that a new government would take over next month from the interim cabinet formed following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, vowing that it would represent all Syrians in their diversity.
The new…
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Egypt to present ‘vision’ to rebuild Gaza without displacement
AnadoluAlmost 70% of the buildings in Gaza are estimated to be damaged or destroyed Egypt has said it is working on a “comprehensive vision” for the reconstruction of the war-torn Gaza Strip that guarantees Palestinians the right to stay on their…
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Egypt, Qatar intensifying efforts to save Gaza ceasefire deal
Egypt and Qatar are intensifying efforts to save the Gaza ceasefire deal, state-affiliated Egypt’s Al Qahera news TV reported on Wednesday, citing an Egyptian source.
The ceasefire has looked increasingly fragile since Hamas said this week…
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UAE to launch DeepSeek-inspired AI models: senior official
The United Arab Emirates is planning to launch new artificial intelligence models inspired by China’s DeepSeek, a senior official told AFP, calling the system’s disruptive emergence “fantastic news”.
Faisal Al Bannai, the driving force behind the…
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Ali Khamenei urges to improve Iran weapons after Donald Trump threats
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Iran should further develop its military, including its missiles after US President Donald Trump made threats of force against Tehran if it refused to negotiate over its nuclear…
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At Dubai summit, Syrian FM expresses interest in Baghdad visit
On his second trip to the United Arab Emirates since assuming his role, new Syria Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stressed the need for good neighborly relations, lifting of sanctions and guaranteed rights for minorities in the country.
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Israel threatens displacement from Gaza if hostages not released Saturday
Israel on Wednesday threatened to launch a new war on Hamas that would lead to the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace all Palestinians from the territory if the militants do not release hostages this weekend.
The…
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