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Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Huthi rebels

Saudi coalition in Yemen increases strikes on Huthi rebels

CAIRO (AP) — A Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen accelerated airstrikes on the capital and elsewhere in the…
As Iran nuclear talks hit snags, Israel seeks harder US line

As Iran nuclear talks hit snags, Israel seeks harder US line

JERUSALEM (AP) — The long-delayed resumption of nuclear talks with Iran has gotten off to a rough start — with…
Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Qatar dips

Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf bourses higher; Qatar dips

Dec 5 (Reuters) – Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Sunday, with some recouping recent COVID-19-related losses, while the Abu…
Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations

Western countries express concern over Afghan reprisals, Taliban reject accusations

BERLIN, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United States and a group of Western countries including Germany, France and Britain have…
UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets

UAE defense ministry says French warplanes not a substitute for U.S. jets

DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates defense ministry said its purchase of French Rafale fighter jets would…
Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting

Israeli police questioned on Palestinian attacker’s shooting

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s Justice Ministry said Sunday that two police officers were brought in for questioning following…
Sudan group condemns UN’s call to support reinstated PM

Sudan group condemns UN’s call to support reinstated PM

CAIRO (AP) — A Sudanese pro-democracy group has condemned comments by the U.N. chief urging citizens to support a deal…
Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday

Emirati security official to visit Tehran on Monday

DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan will…
France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon

France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — France’s president and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince held a joint phone call with Lebanon’s…
Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan

Donors eye Dec. 10 decision on shifting frozen funds for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Donors to the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) have agreed to decide about…
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