UAE, India agree on formalizing defense pact, $200B trade deal: What to know
The United Arab Emirates and India signed a letter of intent on Monday to work toward a Strategic Defense Partnership,
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Middle East
Turkey's Kurdish party says Syria deal leaves Ankara 'no excuses' on peace process
By Ece Toksabay ANKARA, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Turkey’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party said on Monday that the Turkish government had
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Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender
Iran’s top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed “riots”, saying they
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Syria's Kurds feel disappointed, abandoned by US after Damascus deal
Residents of the Kurdish Syrian city of Qamishli voiced disillusionment on Monday after a deal with Damascus struck a fatal
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Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', sources say
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Israel has received an invitation from the United States to join President Donald Trump’s “Board
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Russia gleeful at Trump-Europe split over Greenland, but also has concerns
By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Russia is watching with glee as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drive to
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Syrian army deploys in former Kurdish-held areas under ceasefire deal
Syria’s army deployed in formerly Kurdish-led areas in the country’s east and north on Monday after a ceasefire announced a
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Yemen humanitarian crisis to worsen in 2026 amid funding cuts, says UN
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Jan 19 (Reuters) – The U.N. warned on Monday that the humanitarian situation in Yemen
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Influential Israeli minister Smotrich calls for US-led centre for Gaza to be shuttered
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to shut a
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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
DUBAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said
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