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Turkey troops to stay in Syria, Iraq 'until border security ensured', defence minister tells AFP

Turkey will keep its own troops in Syria and Iraq until border security with its two neighbours has been fully ensured,…

Iran says deal reached with Iraq to expel Kurdish separatists: What to know

Iran said an agreement was reached with Iraq to expel or hand over members of Kurdish separatist groups based in Iraqi…

Death toll from Houthi attack on Yemen training camp rises to 73

Oct 20 (Reuters) - An attack by Yemen's Houthi movement on a government security forces training camp in Shabwa…

Syria’s first DNA-based identifications offer hope for families of the missing

By Feras Dalatey DAMASCUS, Oct 20 (Reuters) - DNA testing has helped identify the remains of missing people in at least…

Iraq buries dozens of security personnel killed by IS

Iraq held a mass funeral on Tuesday for 47 members of the security forces who were executed by the Islamic State group…

What's at stake as Libya's eastern parliament approves Turkey maritime deal

Libya's eastern-based parliament's approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey marks a strategic win for…

Britain says it will carry out defensive air missions over Saudi Arabia

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Britain will fly Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets on defensive missions to help protect…

UN says 19 mn Afghans facing acute food insecurity by April

The number of people facing acute food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to rise above 19 million during the forthcoming…

Iran prolongs talks in stalemate to influence US midterms, officials say

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Iran has deliberately prolonged talks with the US to try to weaken Donald…

Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians, including a married couple and…

Turkey sends Mecca defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan to parliament for ratification

Ankara is weighing military assistance to Riyadh as Houthi attacks intensify, though any Turkish deployment is expected…

Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached

Netanyahu could offer Trump several concessions: hold off on striking Iran until after the Nov. 3 US midterms, ease…

Rubio lands in India for 'trade diplomacy'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Tuesday, his second official visit to the country this year, as…

Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal 'very close'

On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability

Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin…

Israel's Ben-Gvir poised for election gains as young voters turn to far right

By Emily Rose and Hannah Confino TEL AVIV, Oct 20 (Reuters) - He celebrated his 50th birthday with a cake decorated…

Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, reports Axios

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, Axios reports

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, source says

JERUSALEM, Oct 20 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say

JERUSALEM, Oct 20 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

US judge orders Saudi engineer held in OpenAI case

A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held…

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on Tuesday

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran on Tuesday, according to a…

Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought…

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to avoid re-arrest

By Nate Raymond and Jonathan Allen Oct 19 (Reuters) - Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Monday asked the…

Saudi Arabia postpones its 'Davos in the Desert' conference after attacks

By Timour Azhari, Federico Maccioni, Tala Ramadan and Alexander Cornwell Oct 19 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has decided to…

Saudi airport closure disrupts life in kingdom's capital

The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi…

Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute

CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it would resume allowing commercial goods shipments into Gaza after a…

Indonesia first foreign country to own property in Saudi Arabia's Mecca

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara has received ownership certificates for the 2-billion-riyal ($531.4…

Iran's Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and…

Lavrov visits Tehran as Trump praises Russia's role on Iran: What to know

During a meeting with his Iranian counterpart earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin renewed Moscow’s…

Israel announces arrests after West Bank settler attacks on Westerners

Israeli police said Monday they had arrested 10 people in the occupied West Bank after settler attacks on an American…

Explainer-What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?

CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament is expected to vote this week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to…

Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp, officials say

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Fifty-three people were killed and 200 were injured in an attack on Monday by the Iran-aligned…

What's behind Egypt's move towards possible military involvement in Saudi-Yemen conflict?

CAIRO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament is expected to vote next week on whether toauthorise the armed forces to…

Houthi attack kills 58 at Yemen government training camp, governor says

Oct 19 (Reuters) - Fifty-eight people were killed and more than 200 were injuredafter an attack on Monday by the…

Lebanon uncovers new tunnel amid tensions with Hezbollah: What to know

A tunnel was discovered near Beirut as tensions between Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah have been running high over…