The UN Security Council voted Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, delivering a win to the Trump administration ahead of the Syrian leader’s upcoming White House visit.
The measure to remove sanctions on Sharaa and…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon, says it’s targeting Hezbollah
BEIRUT (Reuters) -The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday after issuing evacuation orders for several locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities…
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Iran doubles down on Venezuela support as Trump ups threats: What to know
Iran is seeking to boost ties with Venezuela and has expressed solidarity following US strikes targeting drug smugglers off the country’s coast, though their energy relationship has declined in recent years.
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Fleetwod and Lowry lift each other into Abu Dhabi lead
Friends Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry shared the lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship after they were paired together on Thursday and both shot eight-under-par opening rounds of 64.
The pair shared the lead with New Zealander Kazuma Kobori, South…
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Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection next year, she says
WASHINGTON — Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.
Pelosi, who…
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NYC’s Jewish fire commissioner resigns, reportedly over Mamdani’s Israel criticism
New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker announced on Wednesday that he will resign from his position, reportedly due to incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel sentiments.
In a statement emailed to media outlets, Tucker, a…
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Tight UK security ahead of match against Israeli club
More than 700 police deployed across the UK city of Birmingham Thursday for protests planned ahead of a football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa, with visiting Israeli fans barred.
The UK government last month vowed to reverse the…
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Hezbollah rejects talks with Israel as attacks spark fear of renewed war
Hezbollah’s response to President Joseph Aoun’s call for talks with Israel have further deepened divisions in the country.
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Police Fail to Curb Israeli Violence Against Palestinian Bus Drivers in Jerusalem
In the span of 24 hours, passengers attacked drivers in nine separate incidents in Jerusalem earlier this week. Union data shows attacks have increased by 30 percent, with more than 100 incidents reported this year, but they say the police aren’t…
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700 cops deployed ahead of Maccabi match in UK; activists plaster city with anti-Israel posters
More than 700 police deployed across the British city of Birmingham on Thursday as protests were planned for a football match between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Aston Villa, with visiting Israeli fans barred.
Local police said protests…
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