Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the Hezbollah military chief of staff killed by Israel on Sunday in a Beirut airstrike, was a key part of the terror group’s efforts to rebuild following the devastating losses it suffered in its recent war with the…
Category: 3. Middle East
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France’s Macron: working with EU countries on Ukraine financing solution
PARIS (Reuters) -France will finalise with other European Union countries a solution for providing financial support to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.
Macron, who was speaking after a virtual…
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PKK leader Ocalan gains legitimacy in Turkey, bigger sway over Syria’s Kurds
The ongoing deadlock between Damascus and the SDF is seen as a major obstacle to progress in Turkey’s efforts to address its long-standing Kurdish issue.
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Israel says Gaza hostage coffin received from Red Cross
Israel said the Red Cross had on Tuesday handed over the coffin of a hostage held in Gaza, adding that the remains would soon be taken for forensic identification.
Prior to this latest handover, the remains of three deceased hostages were still…
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Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates
Sebastian UsherGlobal affairs reporter
BBCZeynab Javadli divorced Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2019 The former wife of a member of Dubai’s ruling family has expressed concern that she could be arrested as her ex-husband has…
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Turkey’s spy chief holds talks in Egypt over trapped Hamas militants
Turkey’s spy chief met with Qatari, Egyptian officials as the Gaza ceasefire process stalls over Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels.
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‘Everything is soaked’: Rain floods Gaza tents, amid efforts to ramp up aid
Children and families in Gaza scooped muddy water from their tents on Tuesday, trying to protect the few belongings that remain after two years of war.
Winter’s heavy rains have left displaced Palestinians splashing in water that reaches…
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Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss Gaza deal second phase
Turkey, Egypt, Qatar discuss Gaza deal second phase | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastTurkish officials agreed to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation to eliminate all obstacles, ensure the ceasefire’s continuity, and…
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Jordan-Syria trade surges as Damascus restores transit routes
Bilateral trade rose for the first nine months of 2025, since the change of administration in Damascus.
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Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria
Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastHundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.Alawites gather during a protest to demand federalism and the…
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