Israel detains US congressional candidate at West Bank olive harvest
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Egypt's Sisi says Saudi defence role would not include attack on Yemen
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military effort to defend Saudi Arabia would…
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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen
CAIRO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would…
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Top Arab-Israeli election candidate tells AFP Netanyahu win would be 'catastrophe'
A leading Arab candidate who could emerge as a kingmaker in next week's Israeli elections warned on Wednesday of…
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France’s Macron first Western leader to visit Saudi Arabia since Houthi escalation
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a surprise stop in Saudi Arabia.
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France's Macron lands in Riyadh on surprise 'solidarity' visit
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Riyadh on Wednesday for a surprise "solidarity" visit, making him the first…
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Analysis-Israel's election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy
By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Israel's election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy:…
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Gulf oil exports surpass prewar levels despite escalating tanker attacks
According to data from Kpler, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes across the Middle East…
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Water rationing, rubbish pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA/TAIZ, Yemen Oct 21 (Reuters) - Families have started rationing water in and around Yemen's…
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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank
(Corrects day in first paragraph to Wednesday, not Tuesday) TEL AVIV, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Brad Lander, an ally of New…
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Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, Indonesia sign defence cooperation accord, Ankara says
ANKARA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed an agreement on Wednesday to boost defence…
Read at source →US Democratic congressional candidate Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank
(Corrects day of Israeli announcement of arrests to Monday, not Tuesday, in final paragraph) By Alexander Cornwell TEL…
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Yemen's Houthis deny launching drones towards Saudi Medina on Wednesday
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis said that they have not launched any drones towards the Saudi holy city of Medina on…
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Turkey planning mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact, ruling party official says
ANKARA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Turkey will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to…
Read at source →Yemen's Houthis deny launching drones towards Saudi Arabia's Medina
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis said that they had neither launched drones towards the Saudi holy city of Medina on…
Read at source →Turkey plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia, ruling party official says
ANKARA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Turkey will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to…
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UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario
By Simon Jessop LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the…
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World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action: UN chief
Global commitments to cut planet-heating emissions are falling far short of the Paris climate goals and put the world…
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Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says
WELLINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on…
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Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partner
Israel has joined the inter-governmental Pacific Islands Forum as a partner offering climate change adaptation and…
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Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer
CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help…
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Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection
BENGHAZI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday,…
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US moving away from Middle East security guarantor role, Barrack says
The US envoy said that direct US military intervention on the ground against the Houthis would be "fruitless."
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Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts in meeting with Pakistan's army chief
CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed mediation efforts and regional developments…
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UK police arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident
LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they had re-arrested two men on suspicion of assisting…
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Turkey submits Saudi-Pakistan defence pact to parliament for ratification, sources say
By Huseyin Hayatsever, Nevzat Devranoglu and Ece Toksabay ANKARA, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Turkey has submitted a defence…
Read at source →Iran tells Pakistan army chief no talks with Washington until demands are met
CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran told Pakistan's army chief on Tuesday that there would be no talks with Washington until…
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How Lavrov's Tehran visit tests limits of Russia's influence over Iran
As Tehran looks for an off-ramp from renewed conflict, Moscow is positioning itself as a diplomatic partner while…
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Canada, Turkey set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, source says
ANKARA/TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at…
Read at source →Canada, Turkey to agree during Carney visit to deepen defence and energy ties, source says
By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA/TORONTO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to…
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UN demands aid access to besieged Yemen city Taiz
The United Nations insisted Tuesday that aid must immediately be allowed to enter Yemen's Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran…
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Houthi attacks undermine Saudi Arabia's economic ambitions
With airports closed and the capital brought to an effective standstill, attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia…
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Yemen displacement tops 250K as Houthis tighten siege on Taiz: What to know
The Houthis are looking to completely seize Taiz city, with clashes escalating in other parts of the south as well.
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Macron secures Gulf diesel supplies as France grapples with fuel costs, unrest
France now has commitments for 295,000 metric tons of diesel per month from the Gulf, accounting for just over 10% of…
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IRGC claims it downed US drone, set two tankers ablaze near Hormuz
Iran has stepped up attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.
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Brazil's Newcastle poultry outbreak unlikely to have major long-term impact, analysts say
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - An outbreak of Newcastle disease in Brazil is unlikely to cause lasting…
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