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Trump objects to measure ending US support for Saudis in Yemen war
The Trump administration threatened on Monday to veto an effort in the U.S. Congress to end U.S. military support…
Saudi Arabia says has ‘nothing to do’ with Bezos-AMI dispute: FM
Saudi Arabia had “absolutely nothing to do” with the National Enquirer’s reporting on an extramarital relationship…
Withdrawal of US forces in Syria likely to start in ‘weeks’: US general
United States is likely just weeks away from starting the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria ordered by…
U.S.-backed Syrian force launches ‘final battle’ against Islamic State
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) began an assault against the final Islamic State enclave in eastern…
US-backed Syrian force starts ‘final battle’ against IS group enclave
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) started an assault on Saturday against Islamic State's last enclave in…
Heavily indebted Lebanon promises quick reforms, draft policy statement
Lebanon is committed to launching fast and effective reforms that could be “difficult and painful” to avoid a…
Sudan’s Bashir softens tone dramatically, says reporters to be released
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, facing near-daily demonstrations against his government, took a newly…
Pope Francis to embark on historic visit to UAE
Pope Francis will arrive in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later on Sunday, becoming the first pontiff to visit the…
World Bank urges new Lebanese govt to reform power sector
Lebanon's new government should prioritise electricity reform after having spent months wrangling over the cabinet…
Hezbollah chief warns Israel against continuing strikes in Syria
The chief of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement has warned Israel against continuing strikes in Syria targeting mainly…