By Maha El Dahan and Samia Nakhoul
DUBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) – The withdrawal of Emirati forces from Yemen following a Saudi airstrike may help defuse a confrontation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but the incident has exposed simmering distrust…
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Iran rocked with new protests as economic anger meets mounting foreign pressure
The latest wave of protests is moving beyond markets and into universities, as Tehran trades warnings with Washington and Israel.
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As Gaza’s Children Die, the Israel Medical Association Mustn’t Stand Idly by Again – Opinion
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Thousands rally in Somalia against Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Turkey’s President Erdogan, hosting his Somali counterpart in Istanbul, declares Israel’s decision ‘illegitimate and unacceptable,’ says Somalia’s unity is of utmost importance
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Trump-Erdogan ties pay off for Turkey in 2025 as Ankara pushes for F-35s
Leader-level diplomacy between Ankara and Washington produced selective gains but failed to break the deadlock over defense sanctions imposed for Turkey’s S-400 purchase.
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What's next for Yemen as UAE withdraws, rift with Saudi Arabia grows?
The escalating conflict in Yemen poses challenges to both the Saudi-backed government and the UAE’s position in the country, but may benefit the Houthis.
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Iran's government offers dialogue to protesters rallying against rising inflation
In response to protests across Iran over rising inflation, the government has signaled a shift towards dialogue with demonstrators. President Pezeshkian announced plans for a dialogue mechanism, amid the rial’s record low value
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Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns Israel’s Somaliland recognition
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns Israel’s Somaliland recognition | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastErdogan said Turkey plans offshore energy drilling off Somalia’s coast in 2026 and will add two new drilling vessels. TURKISH…
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Escalation in Yemen threatens to reignite civil war, widen tensions in Gulf region
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s port city of Mukalla on Tuesday, targeting a shipment of weapons from the United Arab Emirates for separatist forces — a significant move in a country located along a key international…
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US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Dec 30 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program.
The U.S. Treasury has designated Venezuela-based Empresa…
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