Israel to seek new security deal with the US, FT reports
Jan 27 (Reuters) – Israel is preparing for talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security deal, seeking
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Middle East
TV presenter killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
A Lebanese minister condemns the latest Israeli killing and calls on the international community to ‘take action’. A television presenter
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Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with ‘some sort of amnesty’: US official
Comment by US official on amnesty for Hamas members is seen as a ‘significant step’, as focus moves to next
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US Official says Washington is open for business if Iran wishes to contact them
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United States is “open for business” if Iran wishes to contact Washington, a U.S.
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US believes Hamas disarmament comes along with some sort of amnesty, US official says
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United States believes disarmament by Hamas militants in Gaza comes along with some sort
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Trump says Iran seeks deal as US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East
WASHINGTON — As he weighs a military response to this month’s deadly protest crackdown in Iran, President Donald Trump said
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Iran seizes on killing of Alex Pretti, accuses US of hypocrisy
The fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti by US federal agents on Saturday has prompted various reactions from across
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US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S.
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Iran detaining protesters being treated in hospitals as part of crackdown, says UN expert
By Olivia Le Poidevin and Parisa Hafezi GENEVA/DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A U.N. expert on Iran said on Monday
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Qatar announces $430 mn in support for Lebanon
A visiting Qatari official on Monday announced a multi-million dollar aid package for Lebanon, primarily to support the country’s crumbling
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