Iraq’s political landscape is entering another tense chapter after the Coordination Framework, the country’s largest parliamentary bloc, announced it has chosen former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee to lead the next government. The decision is already stirring controversy at home and is widely expected to draw firm opposition from the United States. The […]
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President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States is “locked and loaded” to act if the country’s authorities harm peaceful protesters. His remarks come amid a wave of demonstrations across Iran over soaring prices and economic hardship, which have already turned deadly. Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted […]
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Israeli forces have placed the West Bank town of Qabatiya under lockdown as security operations entered a second day following an attack in northern Israel that left two people dead. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army was “operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya,” adding that the operation includes a […]
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Senior officials from France, Saudi Arabia, and the United States are set to meet today in Paris with the head of the Lebanese army, in an effort to finalize a practical roadmap for the disarmament of Hezbollah, according to diplomatic sources. The discussions come at a critical moment, as concerns grow that the already fragile […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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