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What Binance's new Dubai license means for UAE cryptocurrency sector

The cryptocurrency giant Binance announced on Thursday that it received a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s regulatory...

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US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council

The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership, vetoing a Security Council measure despite...

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UN Security Council set to vote on Palestinian membership

The UN Security Council was set to vote Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full membership -- a measure almost certain to fail despite growing...

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Ilhan Omar’s daughter suspended from Columbia University over Gaza protests

NEW YORK — The daughter of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said on Thursday she has been suspended from Columbia University over her...

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IRGC commander says Iran may 'revise' nuclear posture if attacked by Israel

An Iranian commander claimed on Thursday that the Islamic Republic knows the location of Israel’s nuclear facilities, further escalating regional...

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Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?

The first KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) restaurant to open in Algeria reportedly closed on Wednesday following protests related to ongoing war in Gaza,...

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Starbucks pledges $3 million to World Central Kitchen for Gaza meals

Starbucks’ charity arm and its regional operator in the Middle East and North Africa announced on Tuesday a $3 million donation to the food charity...

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What we know about stabbing of Assyrian bishop in Australia

The bishop of a prominent Assyrian church in Australia was stabbed and hospitalized on Monday, causing anguish in the community. Police arrested an...

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Israeli military says it will respond to Iran, weighing 'variety of options'

Israel will respond to Iran, the country's military chief of staff said Monday, adding to concerns in Washington and the region about the outbreak of...

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Israel will respond to Iran, military chief says as attack appears imminent

Israel will respond to Iran, the country's military chief of staff said Monday, adding to concerns in Washington and the region about the outbreak of...

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Iran gloats as Arab states, Turkey exercise caution after attack on Israel

Iranian officials boasted on Sunday about their unprecedented attack against Israel, while Arab governments called for de-escalation amid fears of a...

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Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel as Iranian retaliation looms

Hezbollah fired over 50 rockets toward Israel on Friday, as the region awaits Iran’s response to the suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian...

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Germany, Russia thwart attack plots as ISIS threat looms

German authorities arrested a group of teenagers on suspicions of planning an “Islamist-motivated” attack, prosecutors said on Friday, a day after...

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Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel amid expected Iranian retaliation

Hezbollah said its fighters fired missiles toward Israel on Friday, as the region awaits Iran’s response to the suspected Israeli strike on the...

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Flurry of US calls to China, EU, Gulf as threat of Iranian attack on Israel looms

Diplomats from the United States, Europe, the Gulf and Iran held calls on Thursday regarding an anticipated retaliation to the suspected Israeli...

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Iraq’s Sudani hosts Chaldean Patriarch in Baghdad following dispute

The leader of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq called for more protection of minorities during a meeting with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...

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Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike

Three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza on Wednesday.  Al Jazeera Arabic reported...

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Sons of Hamas leader killed in Gaza as truce talks drag on

The leader of Hamas said on Wednesday Israel had killed three of his sons in an air strike in Gaza as the war in the Palestinian territory raged...

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Iran’s Khamenei says Israel ‘will be punished’ for Syria consulate bombing

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Wednesday to “punish” Israel over the recent bombing of the Iranian consulate in Syria, as...

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Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike: reports

Three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh were reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza on Wednesday.  Al Jazeera Arabic reported...

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What’s behind ISIS threat to Champions League soccer matches?

Four major association football (soccer) matches in the United Kingdom, Spain and France are proceeding this week, despite threats from the Islamic...

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Iran: At least 5 security forces killed in latest Jaish al-Adl attack in Baluchistan

At least five police officers were killed in an ambush on Tuesday in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province, following deadly clashes just days ago....

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In Syria, Iran FM says Israel ‘will be punished’ for consulate strike

Iran’s top diplomat vowed revenge on Monday for the suspected Israeli strike that killed Iranian officers in Damascus last week, making the comments...

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Ireland wealth fund to divest from 6 Israeli companies in blow to relations

Ireland's sovereign fund is divesting from six Israeli companies in response to domestic political pressure, Dublin’s finance minister said on...

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Gulf firms set sights on Western airports with Investcorp, dnata deals

A subsidiary of the Bahrain-based Investcorp announced on Thursday a major investment in New York City’s main airport — another example of Gulf...

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McDonald’s to buy its Israel franchise amid Gaza war, global backlash

McDonald’s operator in Israel has agreed to sell its business to the parent corporation, the fast food giant said on Thursday, further demonstrating...

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Fatah blames Iran as intra-Palestinian violence rocks West Bank

The West Bank city of Tulkarm has become a flashpoint for intra-Palestinian tensions and violence recently, and the leading faction in the Palestinian...

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Saudi Arabia-South Korea ties grow with industry push, pivot east

A South Korean automotive company announced plans on Tuesday to establish a production plant in Saudi Arabia, bolstering the kingdom’s automotive...

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Humanitarian groups suspend Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 aid workers

An American food charity said on Tuesday that seven of its workers were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, prompting Israel to take responsibility...

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What’s behind Abu Dhabi’s $13 billion investment in gas?

A gas-focused subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Monday a multibillion dollar investment plan, representing the...

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Israel’s Netanyahu vows to shut Al Jazeera after Knesset law

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday to shut down Al Jazeera after the country’s parliament passed a law that allows the...

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Commander in Iran’s IRGC killed in suspected Israeli strike in Damascus

Syrian state media outlets reported an Israeli strike in Damascus on Monday. Syria’s official news agency SANA reported that “Israeli...

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Syria blames Israel for Damascus strike near Iranian embassy

Syrian state media outlets reported an Israeli strike in Damascus on Monday. Syria’s official news agency SANA reported at 10:19 a.m. that...

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Syria blames Israel for Damascus strike

Syrian state media outlets reported an Israeli strike in Damascus on Monday. Syria’s official news agency SANA reported at 10:19 a.m. that...

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Iraq says it killed prominent ISIS leader as group resurfaces

Iraqi forces announced the death of a prominent ISIS fighter on Thursday as the group shows signs of resurgence in the country.  Iraq’s Joint...

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Iraq announces death of ‘terrorist leader' as ISIS battle continues

Iraqi forces announced the death of a prominent enemy fighter on Thursday, a potentially significant development in the ongoing fight against the...

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Oman launches $5 billion 'Future Fund' in sign of economic progress

Oman’s non-oil sector is about to get a boost via a new multibillion-dollar fund focused on domestic projects, following signs of economic...

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More attacks in Iran and Pakistan’s Baluchistan regions following border dustup

Iranian authorities reported that two people were killed in a shooting in the Sistan and Baluchistan province on Monday, the same day Baluchi...

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What we know about latest airstrikes in northeast Syria

A strike in northeast Syria killed several Iran-backed militia fighters early Tuesday local time, a war monitor has reported. The perpetrator of the...

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What we know about alleged Iran weapons plot in West Bank

Israel thwarted plans to smuggle weapons from Iran into the West Bank, authorities said on Monday, as tensions in the Palestinian territory remain...

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Al-Qaeda attack in Yemen kills 2 members of southern forces

An al-Qaeda attack in Yemen left two members of a southern secessionist movement’s forces dead, officials said Sunday night, representing the...

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ISIS kills 11 truffle hunters in Syria amid signs of resurgence

The Islamic State killed at least 11 truffle hunters in Syria on Sunday, according to a war monitor, in another sign of the group’s resurgence in...

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ISIS kills 11 truffle hunters in Syria

The Islamic State killed at least 11 truffle hunters in Syria on Sunday, according to a war monitor, in another sign of the group’s resurgence in...

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What's behind Saudi Arabia's decision to host first-ever 'Dragon Ball' theme park

Saudi Arabia will soon host the first-ever theme park based on "Dragon Ball" universe of comics and games, the franchise said on Friday. Dragon Ball Z...

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Who is Najah al-Shammari, former Iraqi defense minister arrested in Sweden?

A former Iraqi defense minister was arrested in Sweden earlier this week, a significant step in the years-long case against him. Najah al-Shammari was...

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Speaker Johnson to invite Israel's Netanyahu to speak to Congress

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Thursday that he will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress.  "I would love...

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Canada to halt weapons exports to Israel

Canada will stop exporting weapons to Israel, the country’s top diplomat said on Tuesday, marking a major policy shift. Foreign Minister Melanie...

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What’s behind Libya-Tunisia border closure?

Authorities closed a border crossing between Tunisia and Libya overnight on Monday as security issues and the migrant crisis continued to plague both...

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Israel kills Hamas’ Faiq al-Mabhouh as US confirms Marwan Issa’s death

Hamas said on Monday that Israel killed one of its senior officials in Gaza while later in the day a US official confirmed the death of the deputy...

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What does US sanctions waiver mean for Iraq’s energy dependence on Iran?

Iraq has received another sanctions waiver from the United States for buying Iranian electricity, a US official confirmed on Thursday, underscoring...

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