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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US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
By Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka Singh CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called…
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By Menna Alaa El-Din, Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid CAIRO/ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief was…
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US expected to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on 'economic D-Day'
By David Lawder, Asif Shahzad and Ariba Shahid WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The United States was set to…
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Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says
By Feras Dalatey Aug 24 (Reuters) - Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at…
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Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping…
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Eleven bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia
TUNIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Eleven bodies have been recovered by Tunisia's coastguard after a boat carrying Tunisian…
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including 4-year-old boy, medics say
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Two Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two…
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Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail
By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDin DUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new…
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Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Israel said it targeted a "terrorist" in southern Syria on Saturday in what Syria's foreign ministry…
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Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust
By Tom Perry and Feras Dalatey DAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over…
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Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
CAIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to continue efforts to bring…
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Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron late Sunday was to welcome Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman…
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Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Mideast
French President Emmanuel Macron Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a…
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Former envoys urge joint French, UK action on Palestinian territories
Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold…
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Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Aug 22 (Reuters) - Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz…
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Analysis-Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
By Humeyra Pamuk, Andrea Shalal and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - With the Iran war now at a costly…
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US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka Singh CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran exchanged…
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By Menna Alaa El-Din and Kanishka Singh CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday denounced U.S. plans to…
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US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
By Kanishka Singh and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday struck down a Trump…
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Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'
By Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he…
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Can Trump's economic war ultimately force Iran to compromise?
President Trump's new economic offensive comes as Iran is grappling with war damage, tighter oil restrictions and a…
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Iran gambles it can outlast Trump’s 'Economic D-Day'
The Trump administration is considering tighter economic pressure as diplomacy with Tehran appears stalled.
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UAE-Iran trade relationship becomes key test of Trump’s wartime strategy
The Gulf state suspended trade with Iran after new attacks in August. Experts point to risks for both sides as the…
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Turkey to seek Interpol notice for Netanyahu in Gaza flotilla case
ISTANBUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Friday it would seek an Interpol red notice for the arrest of Israeli Prime…
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NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement
BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to facilitate possible…
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UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings
Britain, Canada, and Australia on Friday condemned as "shameful" Israel's decision to close an investigation into the…
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Iraq’s Zaidi doubles down on militia disarmament, boosting oil exports
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made the comments amid Hormuz-related export struggles and a nearing deadline for…
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Saudi crown prince heads to France as ties deepen: What to expect
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will start a visit to Paris this weekend, his fourth to France since his…
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Tunisia’s water, power crisis fuels growing protests against Saied: What to know
A utility crisis is giving momentum to opposition forces challenging Saied’s grip on power.
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Turkey seeks Interpol Red Notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla
The Turkish government’s Interpol move comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria.
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Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United…
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Israel fears Turkey’s Syria ambitions and doubts Trump will stop them
Israeli officials remain skeptical of Turkish and Syrian denials over Ankara’s military ambitions in Syria, warning…
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Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as U.S. ramps up economic pressure
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to…
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Iranian oil offers to Chinese buyers fall as US blockade bites, sources say
By Siyi Liu and Chen Aizhu SINGAPORE, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Offers of Iranian crude to Chinese buyers have declined and…
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