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Head of Sudan’s largest party slams Trump and Israel deal

Head of Sudan’s largest party slams Trump and Israel deal

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s former Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi on Saturday slammed an announcement by President Donald Trump that Sudan…
US sanctions 2 senior members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah

US sanctions 2 senior members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah

BEIRUT (AP) — The US Treasury has sanctioned two high-ranking Hezbollah officials, including a former military commander in the country’s…
Iran says US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal secured by ‘ransom’

Iran says US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal secured by ‘ransom’

(Reuters) – Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday described a US-brokered Sudan-Israel deal to normalise ties as “phoney” and accused Khartoum…
Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead

Warring Libya rivals sign truce but tough political talks ahead

GENEVA/TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s warring factions signed a permanent ceasefire agreement on Friday, but any lasting end to years of…
Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

Sudan becomes third Arab state to set aside hostilities with Israel this year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israel and Sudan agreed on Friday to take steps to normalize relations in a deal brokered with…
Syrian minister leads mourners for cleric killed in bombing

Syrian minister leads mourners for cleric killed in bombing

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners including Syria’s religious affairs minister attended a funeral in Damascus on Friday for the…
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes

BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. Days of waiting turned…
Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

Honeymoon over? Saudi Arabia-US ties face reset with Biden win

RIYADH/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince enjoyed a near free pass under his personal relationship with US President Donald…
UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

UN says Libyan sides sign countrywide cease-fire deal

GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations said Friday that the two sides in Libyan military talks have reached “historic achievement”…
UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

UAE gets Israeli visa exemptions, a first for Arab world

DUBAI/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates citizens will be able to stay in Israel for up to 90 days on…
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