Middle East

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid
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Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid

BEIRUT — Following a deadly overnight incursion in Blida village municipality, southern Lebanon, Joseph Aoun has directed the
Syria formally recognizes Kosovo as independent state in Riyadh-brokered move
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Syria formally recognizes Kosovo as independent state in Riyadh-brokered move

The Syrian Arab Republic has formally recognised the Republic of Kosovo as a sovereign, independent state, marking a
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after 104 Palestinians killed in airstrikes
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after 104 Palestinians killed in airstrikes

Israel has announced it will resume enforcing a ceasefire in Gaza after unleashing overnight airstrikes that killed at
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end in Turkiye without resolution
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks end in Turkiye without resolution

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government, hosted in Turkey over four days, concluded without a breakthrough,
Netanyahu orders immediate, powerful strikes on Gaza, citing ceasefire violation
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Netanyahu orders immediate, powerful strikes on Gaza, citing ceasefire violation

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to launch immediate and “powerful” strikes in the
Turkey signs $10.7 billion deal with UK for 20 Eurofighter jets
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Turkey signs $10.7 billion deal with UK for 20 Eurofighter jets

ANKARA — Turkey and the United Kingdom on Monday signed a landmark defence procurement agreement in which Turkey
Israel won’t allow Turkey in international Gaza force, foreign minister says
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Israel won’t allow Turkey in international Gaza force, foreign minister says

Israel has declared that it will not permit the participation of Turkish armed forces in a proposed international
Kurdish rebel group PKK says it is withdrawing its fighters from Turkey to Iraq
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Kurdish rebel group PKK says it is withdrawing its fighters from Turkey to Iraq

The outlawed Kurdish-militant group Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced on Sunday that it will withdraw its remaining fighters
Iran, Russia, China send letter to UN declaring JCPOA deal terminated, challenge IAEA mandate
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Iran, Russia, China send letter to UN declaring JCPOA deal terminated, challenge IAEA mandate

Tehran, Moscow and Beijing in a joint diplomatic offensive have formally notified the United Nations that the nuclear
Israeli prime minister orders halt to West Bank annexation bills
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Israeli prime minister orders halt to West Bank annexation bills

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his coalition to suspend further advancement of Knesset bills intended to annex
Trump warns Israel would lose ‘all US support’ if it annexes West Bank
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Trump warns Israel would lose ‘all US support’ if it annexes West Bank

WASHINGTON — In a sharp warning that highlights growing strains in the U.S.–Israel relationship, President Donald Trump told
Israel defies ICJ ruling, vows to bar UNRWA from Gaza
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Israel defies ICJ ruling, vows to bar UNRWA from Gaza

JERUSALEM — The government of Israel has openly rejected the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice
Rubio warns Israel’s West Bank annexation moves threaten Gaza peace deal
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Rubio warns Israel’s West Bank annexation moves threaten Gaza peace deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Israel’s recent parliamentary moves toward annexing parts of the
Türkiye extends military mandate in Iraq, Syria for 3 years, renews UN mission in Lebanon for 2 years
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Türkiye extends military mandate in Iraq, Syria for 3 years, renews UN mission in Lebanon for 2 years

ANKARA — The Türkiye parliament has approved sweeping extensions of its military mandates abroad, voting this week to
Türkiye, Qatar sign a joint declaration and agreements on defense, trade, strategic cooperation
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Türkiye, Qatar sign a joint declaration and agreements on defense, trade, strategic cooperation

DOHA — Doha played host on October 22 to a significant deepening of ties between Türkiye and Qatar,
'Red line': Netanyahu rejects Turkish, Qatari role in Gaza peace plan
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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‘Red line’: Netanyahu rejects Turkish, Qatari role in Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has drawn a firm “red line” over any involvement by Turkey and Qatar
Israel decides on punitive measures as Hamas fails to release remaining killed hostages
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Israel decides on punitive measures as Hamas fails to release remaining killed hostages

Israel is moving to enforce punitive measures after Hamas failed to deliver the full complement of deceased hostages
Iran’s tankers flicker back to life on AIS
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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Iran’s tankers flicker back to life on AIS

Tehran — After years of obscured maritime operations, Iran’s tanker fleet appears to be re-emerging on global tracking
UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings to let in aid
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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UN, Red Cross demand opening of all Gaza crossings to let in aid

GENEVA — The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have made urgent appeals
The Illusion of Peace: Why the Gaza ceasefire marks a shift, not an end
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Emmanuel Ademuyiwa

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The Illusion of Peace: Why the Gaza ceasefire marks a shift, not an end

Israel’s acceptance of a “first phase” ceasefire in Gaza has been hailed internationally as a long-awaited moment of