Middle East

UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay
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UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions, but still time to agree delay

Tehran has eight days to reach a deal with European powers before U.N. sanctions snap back

India says it expects Saudi Arabia to mind 'sensitivities' after pact with Pakistan
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India says it expects Saudi Arabia to mind 'sensitivities' after pact with Pakistan

Analysts say Saudi Arabia and Pakistan pact could mean Riyadh will have de facto nuclear shield under the agreement

Pakistan defense minister says ‘door not closed’ for more Arab states to join Saudi pact
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Pakistan defense minister says ‘door not closed’ for more Arab states to join Saudi pact

'The doors are not closed. That I can say for sure,' says Khawaja Asif speaking to Geo News

Trump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state
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Trump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state

Trump said he opposed Starmer’s plan to recognize Palestine, but both leaders agreed peace in Gaza is essential

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years
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Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years

FM Asaad al-Shibani will discuss lifting remaining US sanctions with lawmakers

Israeli tanks, jets bombard Gaza City as Palestinians flee
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Israeli tanks, jets bombard Gaza City as Palestinians flee

Gazans are fleeing south with their belongings, facing high costs for transportation

What we know about Saudi-Pakistan security deal
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What we know about Saudi-Pakistan security deal

Pakistan army has long stood out in the Middle East for its military prowess

India says it will study implications of Pakistan-Saudi defense agreement
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India says it will study implications of Pakistan-Saudi defense agreement

Pact comes growing concern among Gulf Arab states about the reliability of the United States as their longtime security guarantor

Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'
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Syria's Sharaa says talks with Israel could yield results 'in coming days'

Sharaa said Syria is seeking a security framework similar to the 1974 disengagement agreement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign landmark defense agreement
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign landmark defense agreement

Pact declares aggression against one as aggression against both, deepening decades-long alliance

A year on, Lebanese maimed in Israel's pager attacks on long road to recovery
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A year on, Lebanese maimed in Israel's pager attacks on long road to recovery

Blasts killed dozens, wounded thousands including children

Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal
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Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal

Washington seeks diplomatic win ahead of UN General Assembly at end of this month

Israel’s new ground offensive in Gaza City 'horrific,' Canada says
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Israel’s new ground offensive in Gaza City 'horrific,' Canada says

Thousands of people leave Gaza as 75 people killed in a day in Gaza city

Israel launches ground assault on Gaza City
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Israel launches ground assault on Gaza City

The UN accuses Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza and inciting violence

UN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza
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UN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza

Israel calls the accusations scandalous and fake, rejecting the report

Qatar, US nearing defense deal after Israel's attack in Doha, Rubio says
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Qatar, US nearing defense deal after Israel's attack in Doha, Rubio says

US diplomat calls for Qatar to continue its role as a mediator

Pakistan’s prime minister to begin three-country tour amid Middle East crisis
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Pakistan’s prime minister to begin three-country tour amid Middle East crisis

Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, UK and US following Doha summit which called for a review of ties with Israel

Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
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Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

Doha talks slam Israel's Gaza actions, warn of risk to regional peace deals after Hamas strike

Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
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Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit

Qatar hosts Arab-Islamic summit after Israeli strike in Doha, as leaders warn ceasefire talks risk collapse

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia
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Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

Boats from Barcelona, Italy, Greece, and Tunisia are converging to break Israel's blockade