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Netanyahu Vows to Unite Israel but Opponents Dismiss Pledge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to "mend the rift" in a nation deeply divided over his proposed overhaul of the country’s judiciary. But he offered no details on how he intends to do so and gave no indication that he would slow down the plan. Netanyahu delivered…

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Iran Welcomes Gulf Ministerial Statement on Resumption of Relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the statement issued at the 155th GCC Ministerial Council on the resumption of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Spokesman Nasser Kanaani expressed his country's aspirations for the agreement to be influential in promoting peace and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia and Iran announced earlier…

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US Court Orders Iran to Payout $1.68 Bln to Families over 1983 Beirut Bombing

A federal judge in New York ordered Iran's central bank (Bank Markazi) and a European intermediary on Wednesday to pay out $1.68 billion to family members of troops killed in the 1983 car bombing of the US Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon. US District Judge Loretta Preska said a 2019…

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Ankara to Moscow: Our Military Presence in Syria Aimed at Fighting Terrorism

Türkiye reiterated that the “sole purpose” of its deployment in northern Syria is to secure its borders and fight terrorism to avert more human suffering. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar held telephone talks overnight on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu to discuss developments in Syria. Akar stressed that…

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US Vows to Protect Personnel in Syria after Deadly Attack

The United States on Friday said it would protect its personnel in Syria after the US military carried out air strikes against Iran-backed forces in retaliation for an attack that killed an American contractor and wounded five US troops. Just a day after the deadly attack on US personnel in…

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N. Korea Claims 'Radioactive Tsumani' Weapon Test

North Korea claimed Friday to have tested a nuclear-capable underwater drone designed to generate a gigantic “radioactive tsunami” that would destroy naval strike groups and ports. Analysts were skeptical that the device presents a major new threat, but the test underlines the North's commitment to raising nuclear threats. The test…

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Syrian Observatory: Top Commander among 4 Killed in Aleppo Strike

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights revealed that the Israeli strike on Aleppo on Wednesday destroyed a weapons cache used by Iranian militias in the vicinity of Aleppo International Airport. A top Syrian commander was among four killed in the attack. One of the dead was another Syrian, while the…

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Saudi FM Discusses Ties With Algerian, Cypriot Counterparts

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate talks with his Algerian and Cypriot counterparts over the phone. Prince Faisal congratulated the two officials on assuming their new position, and wished them all the success. They also reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments of common…

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Donate SAR150 Million to Jood Eskan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated the "Charitable Jood Eskan Subscription" campaign by making two generous donations of SAR150 million. The campaign was launched by the Jood Eskan platform. King Salman donated SAR100 million, while…

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that talks are ongoing with Syria over resuming consular services. A source at the ministry told Al-Ekhbariyah television that the talks stem from Riyadh’s keenness on facilitating the services for the Saudi and Syrian people. Officials from both countries are discussing the matter.…

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Ukraine Prosecutor Hails Deal over ICC Field Office

Ukraine and the International Criminal Court on Thursday signed a deal for a field office to probe war crimes, days after the tribunal issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said the agreement for an ICC office in Ukraine was the "beginning of…

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5 Players Out as Viral Infection Hits Netherlands Squad

Five players in the Netherlands squad to face World Cup finalist France in their opening European Championship qualifier have been sent home after contracting a viral infection. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt along with Sven Botman, Joey Veerman and Bart Verbruggen all left the training…

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IMF Says Preparing for 1st Review of Egypt Program

Preparations for the first review of Egypt's economic reform program with the International Monetary Fund have begun and dates for the review mission will be announced when agreed with the authorities, an IMF spokesperson said on Thursday. The IMF approved in December a $3 billion Extended Fund Facility loan for…

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British Parliament Blocks TikTok over Security Concerns

Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. "Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons…

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IMF: Lebanon is in 'Very Dangerous Situation'

The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that Lebanon was in a very dangerous situation a year after it committed to reforms it has failed to implement and said the government must stop borrowing from the central bank. IMF mission chief Ernesto Rigo told a news conference in Beirut that…

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Half of Tunisians Complain About High Cost of Living

More than half of the Tunisians complain about the high cost of living and the deteriorating economic condition in the country, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The Mourakiboun group, which specializes in elections, carried out the survey.

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Saudi Arabia Works on Strengthening Legislation Frameworks to Combat Money Laundering

Saudi authorities have been keen on strengthening legislative and regulatory frameworks to combat money laundering crimes, confirmed Deputy Governor for Supervision at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Yazeed AlSheikh. Speaking at the 14th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (CAML) seminar in Riyadh, AlSheikh reaffirmed that the Kingdom attaches great importance to…

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Al-Hol Administrator to Asharq Al-Awsat: Dismantling the Most Dangerous Camp in the World Needs Years

Located near the Syrian-Iraqi border and east of Syria’s Al-Hasakah governorate, Al-Hol is the largest camp for displaced people who fled after Kurdish-led forces backed by a US-led coalition dislodged ISIS fighters from their last scrap of territory in Syria in 2019. Al-Hol is overpopulated with thousands of residents, including…

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European Troika Pressures Iran to Explain the Highly-Enriched Uranium

European diplomats from Germany, France, and Britain, met last week in Oslo with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri-Kani, sources in the German Foreign Ministry confirmed to Asharq Al-Awsat. They indicated the talks focused on asking Tehran to explain the origin of highly enriched uranium particles found by the…

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Palestinian Killed in Israeli Military Raid in West Bank

Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian fighter during a raid in the northern West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, the latest escalation of violence in what has been the deadliest start of a year for Palestinians in the occupied territory in more than two decades. Israeli forces stormed…

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Egypt's Presidential Pardon Committee Releases 30 New Detainees

Egypt's Presidential Pardon Committee has released 30 pre-trial detainees pending investigation on Wednesday. The Committee expressed its gratitude to the Egyptian Public Prosecution and Ministry of Interior for their efforts in this matter, a statement read. Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi reactivated the committee in April 2022 when he called…

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Yemeni Activists Urge Int'l Intervention to Stop Houthi Plan to Demolish 500 Buildings in Old Sanaa

Yemeni intellectuals and activists urged interventions to stop the Houthi militia's plan to demolish 500 archaeological buildings in the Old City of Sanaa, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They warned that the planned demolition includes four crucial markets intending to establish a sectarian shrine in the city. Yemeni…

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GCC Foreign Ministers: Saudi-Iranian Agreement Helps Resolve Region’s Differences through Dialogue

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers have welcomed the Saudi-Iran agreement sponsored by China.

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Iran Urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to Avoid Escalation through ‘Dialogue’

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri-Kani called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to avoid renewed tensions and achieve stability through dialogue, pledging that Tehran would use its full potential to solve regional issues through peaceful talks. During a press conference in Yerevan, Bagheri-Kani said that broadening relations with neighboring countries is…

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IAEA Team Inspects Uranium Storage Site South Libya

A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived Tuesday in southern Libya to inspect a natural uranium storage site containing 6,400 barrels, Fawasel media reported. The site said the IAEA team arrived in Sabha airport in southern Libya coming from Vienna. “The team left Libya after completing the…

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