SDF chief Kobane’s Damascus visit a high wire act for Syria’s Kurds
The SDF says its integration with Damascus is complete, but major questions remain over its fighters, weapons and the…
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France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris
PARIS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga-themed amusement…
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Israeli fire kills two young children in Gaza, medics say
(Fixes hyperlink in paragraph 7) CAIRO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed two young children and…
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US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism,…
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Aug 24 (Reuters) - The State Department on Monday removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, according…
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France, Saudi Arabia announce more than $10B in deals on MBS visit
Among the deals included a 6 billion euro ($7 billion) pledge from the Public Investment Fund in three manga-themed…
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US threatens sanctions on Iran’s trading partners
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries were given "defined timelines" to halt business with Iran or face US…
Read at source →In 'warning shot,' US threatens sanctions on Iran’s trading partners
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries were given "defined timelines" to halt business with Iran or face US…
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Stocks, oil slip ahead of US threat of economic war against Iran
Oil prices eased after strong gains last week while stock markets mostly faltered on Monday as investors awaited…
Read at source →Oil prices fall as Bessent outlines new steps to punish Iran
Oil prices retreated as US Treasury Secretary outlined plans for more sanctions to punish Iran while stock markets…
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US set to lift Syria's terror designation after 47 years
The Trump administration is expected to rescind the label on Monday, a US official said.
Read at source →US lifts Syria's terror designation after 47 years
The Trump administration also took Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off its blacklist of Specially Designated Global Terrorist…
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Explainer-What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats?
LONDON, Aug 24 - U.S. threats to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" to force Iran to buckle to its demands…
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Houthis claim strike on Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu: What to know
The incident is the latest in a string of Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and military assets.
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Ex-defense minister: Israel in ‘worst possible’ Gaza situation as Hamas gains strength
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized the Israeli government for allowing Hamas to retain control…
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US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is expected on Monday to broaden the scope…
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By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Monday…
Read at source →US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Monday…
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Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a…
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In Lebanon, Italy proposes robust multinational force to replace UNIFIL: What to know
Italy has produced alternative to replace the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon and preserve an international security…
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Tunisian hospital receives 19 bodies after migrant boat sinks
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A hospital in the southern Tunisian city of Ben Guerdane has received at least…
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China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven years
By Saurabh Sharma and Aftab Ahmed NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend next…
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Wreck of ship sunk by Israeli military in Irgun clash found after 78 years
The wreck of the Irgun underground's Altalena ship, bombed by the Israeli military in 1948 and deliberately sunk in…
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Oil falls as traders await 'toughest' economic sanctions on Iran
Traders are awaiting details about new US measures sure to further disrupt Iranian oil flows.
Read at source →Oil falls 1.8% as traders await 'toughest' sanctions on Iran
Traders are awaiting details about new US measures sure to further disrupt Iranian oil flows.
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Ceasefire monitors deploy in eastern Congo under Qatari peace deal
DAKAR, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A mission to observe implementation of a ceasefire between Congolese forces and…
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Israel recovers gun-running boat whose sinking caused 'deep national wound'
Israel announced on Monday it had recovered the wreckage of the Altalena, an arms-smuggling boat whose sinking by the…
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China says Middle East at critical point, calls for cooling tensions and dialogue
(Removes repetitive bullet) BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday the situation…
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Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced over blocking Golden Gate Bridge traffic in 2024
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a…
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China vows to protect its rights as US readies Iran sanction
(Corrects time of press conference in paragraph 2) BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Monday…
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Pakistan's Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
By Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid and Mubasher Bukhari ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with…
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Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran has issued a warning that vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of…
Read at source →Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalation
By Nidhi Verma and Florence Tan Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran said it had blacklisted 45 tankers that had broken its rules…
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US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with…
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Analysis-Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia
By John Geddie, Yukiko Toyoda, Ben Blanchard and Aftab Ahmed TOKYO/TAIPEI/NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's…
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Oman foreign minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian foreign ministry says
DUBAI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi will visit Tehran on Tuesday to continue talks…
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