NAIROBI, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The African Union’s Political Affairs Peace and Security council called on Tuesday for the “immediate revocation” of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sara visited Somaliland on Tuesday…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Syria's Sharaa, Saudi crown prince discuss economic ties as SDF clashes flare
Syria is facing a number of security challenges amid sectarian tensions as it rebuilds its economy.
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Israel, Syria said to agree to hasten progress for deal on 2nd day of renewed talks
Israel and Syria reportedly agreed to speed up progress toward reaching a security agreement on the second day of renewed negotiations in Paris on Tuesday.
The talks that began on Monday, the first in nearly two months, were set to continue…
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Somalia calls Israeli FM visit to Somaliland an ‘incursion’
The Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an “unauthorised incursion”, after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa.
Israel announced last month it was…
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Saudi Arabia to open stock markets to all foreign investors in February: What to know
The Saudi Capital Market Authority announced that it would remove restrictions that have historically limited foreign investors’ access to the country’s Tadawul stock exchange.
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Israel’s main airport receives passenger boost from Gaza ceasefire
By Steven Scheer
JERUSALEM, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Passenger traffic at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv rose 33% in 2025, the Israel Airports Authority reported on Tuesday, reflecting the return of foreign carriers after many airlines…
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Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
EPAProtests have broken out in at least 17 of Iran’s 31 provinces, presenting the largest challenge to the country’s clerical establishment since 2022, a BBC Verify and BBC Persian analysis has found.
The BBC’s analysis of protests includes only…
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Israel, Syria agree on intelligence sharing, civilian cooperation
Israel, Syria, and the United States agreed to establish a joint “fusion mechanism” to serve as a communication ell for intelligence sharing, military deescalation, diplomatic engagement, and commercial issues, according to a Tuesday…
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Key location, rare natural resources: Why Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland
AP — Location, location, location: Greenland’s position above the Arctic Circle makes the world’s largest island a key part of security strategy. But for whom?
Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world…
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Somalia condemns Israeli foreign minister visit to Hargeisa as violation of sovereignty
Jan 6 (Reuters) – Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday condemned a visit by Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to Hargeisa, saying it was a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ministry said that any…
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