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Iran denounces U.S.-brokered Sudan-Israel as ‘phony’, secured by ‘ransom’
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S.-brokered Sudan-Israel deal to normalize ties is “phony” and was secured by a “ransom”,…
U.N. says Libya sides reach ceasefire deal
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Libya’s warring sides signed an agreement for a permanent ceasefire in all areas of the…
Hariri named as Lebanon’s new prime minister
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun designated Sunni Muslim politician Saad al-Hariri as prime minister on Thursday…
Afghans jostling for visas sparks stampede, killing at least 15
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 15 people were killed in stampede among thousands of Afghans gathered outside Pakistan’s…
Turkey withdraws from base in northwest Syria, sources say
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkey is withdrawing troops from a military post in northwest Syria that was surrounded by…
Top White House official went to Syria seeking Americans’ release
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A White House official traveled to Damascus earlier this year for secret meetings with the…
Israel, Bahrain formalize ties at ceremony attended by U.S. officials
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Bahrain and Israel signed a joint communiqué to formalize nascent ties during a visit by…
Iran says U.N. arms embargo on Tehran has been lifted
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iranian foreign ministry said a longstanding U.N. embargo on arms sales to and from Iran…
Iran says hackers attacked two of its key institutions
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Hackers launched large-scale attacks on two Iranian government institutions this week, a senior official said,…
Saudi minister stresses bringing Israel, Palestinians into talks
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The main focus of Middle East peace efforts should be to bring Israel and the…
SDF supports Sweden’s call for Turkey to withdraw troops from Syria: commander
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) supports Sweden’s call for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northeastern…
Russia and Syrian air strikes on rebel-held Idlib amount to war crimes, says HRW
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Bombing of civilians by Syrian and Russian armed forces during a campaign against the last…