"Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won reelection Saturday, beating his conservative opponent, Ebrahim Raisi, by a hefty margin in a clear signal that the nation approves of his reformist policies that …
US mega-deal to Saudi Arabia spurs concern in Israel
"As helicopters fly over Jerusalem in preparation for hosting U.S. President Donald Trump Monday, many here are wary about his mammoth $110 billion deal with Saudi Arabia inked Saturday." Source: US …
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NATO chief in talks with Germany, Turkey over Incirlik dispute
"NATO head Jens Stoltenberg has said he is focused on finding a solution between Germany and Turkey on the issue of visiting rights to the strategic Incirlik air base. Berlin has threatened to …
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Israel Wants Trump to Stop Palestinian Payments to Prisoners and Families of “Martyrs”
"Palestinian authorities have been paying prisoners for years, but the issue is now front and center as Israel’s government and its supporters in Congress are pressing the Trump administration to cut …
Trump Heads To Israel And Will Be First Sitting President To Visit Western Wall
"President Trump goes to Jerusalem Monday and will visit some of the most delicate spots in the region. He pledges to help make peace, but the Israelis and Palestinians haven't held talks in …
US criticises Chinese military intercept of nuclear ‘sniffer’ jet
"PLA fighter jets intercepted a US Air Force nuclear test sniffer aircraft in the East China Sea this week in a manner the US military called ‘unprofessional’." Source: US criticises Chinese military …
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North Korea fires midrange missile in its latest test
"North Korea fired a medium-range missile on Sunday, U.S. and South Korean officials said, the latest ballistics test by a country speeding up its development of nuclear weapons and missiles." Source: …
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China’s Global Times Applauds ‘Victory’ After CIA Sources Reportedly Killed
"An influential state-run newspaper applauded China's anti-espionage efforts on Monday after the New York Times reported Beijing had killed or imprisoned up to 20 CIA sources, hobbling U.S. spying …
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Sudan’s Bashir asked to Saudi summit with Trump despite ICC charges
"Saudi Arabia has invited Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for alleged war crimes, to a summit with US President Donald Trump and Arab and Muslim leaders." Source: Sudan's Bashir asked …
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Iran’s re-engagement with the world at stake in Friday presidential vote
"Iranians vote for president on Friday in a contest likely to determine whether Tehran's re-engagement with the world stalls or quickens, although whatever the outcome no change is expected to its …
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