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UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work

UNRWA warns that Israel’s raid on the agency undermines its work

The spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Adnan Abu-Hasna,…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza to require $1 billion payment for permanent membership

Members of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, will receive a…
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer

After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer

Northeastern Iraq  —  Piece by piece, the young man in a black and white scarf – a keffiyeh – takes…
Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements

Israeli forces continue to raid West Bank settlements

Israeli forces on Tuesday continued raiding several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian sources reported that Israeli…
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will…
Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know

Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know

In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes…
Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory

Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory

Iraq’s government on Sunday said US forces had completed a “full withdrawal” from military facilities within the country’s federal territory,…
Gaza Peace Plan enters second phase, bringing with it new hopes – and concerns

Gaza Peace Plan enters second phase, bringing with it new hopes – and concerns

The peace plan for the Gaza Strip has entered a new phase, bringing with it widespread debate about the future…
‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters

‘Blood on the streets’: Iranian who fled Karaj tells of brutal crackdown on protesters

Sulaimaniya, Iraq  —   Farzat never meant to be a taxi driver. While he was studying law in Tehran, he dabbled…
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