Tag #Middle East

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Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers Amidst French Sanctions Warning

Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Geneva on January 13-14 to discuss its nuclear program, following a French warning about potential sanctions if no progress is made; Iran criticized France's approach.

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Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence

The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.

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Trump Shares Video Accusing Netanyahu of Orchestrating US Wars

President-elect Trump shared a video on January 8th where economist Jeffrey Sachs accuses Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of manipulating US foreign policy to cause wars in the Middle East, particularly against Iran, aligning with Trump's own recent statements about potential preemptive strikes aga...

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US Troops Remain in Syria to Secure ISIS Detention Camps

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that American troops remain in Syria to secure detention camps holding 8,000-10,000 former ISIS fighters, preventing a potential resurgence of ISIS. Approximately 2,000 of these fighters are considered highly dangerous. The US has been present in Syria since ...

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Israel Offers Extensive Benefits to Attract New Immigrants Amidst Global Antisemitism

In response to increased antisemitism and the Israel-Hamas war, Israel offers new immigrants and returning residents various benefits, including financial aid, housing assistance, and tax breaks, to facilitate their integration and encourage residency.

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Trump Hints at Military Intervention, Seeks Control of Panama Canal and Greenland

President-elect Donald Trump, speaking from Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, hinted at military intervention in the Americas and Middle East, threatened consequences if Gaza captives aren't released, and suggested Canada should become the 51st US state, while also calling for increased NATO defense spending.

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Syrian Refugees React to HTS Takeover of Damascus

Three Syrian refugees who fled the country after being imprisoned and tortured during the 2011 protests expressed mixed emotions following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) takeover of Damascus, expressing relief at the fall of the Assad regime but apprehension about HTS's past as a designated terroris...

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Lebanon Elects New President After Two-Year Vacancy

Following a two-year vacancy, General Joseph Aoun was elected Lebanon's president on February 1st, after securing 99 votes in the second round of voting in parliament. His election follows a 60-day ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel and coincides with Lebanon seeking international aid for recons...

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Lebanon Elects New President Amidst Ceasefire and Hezbollah Tensions

Lebanon's parliament elected army commander Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy, aiming to strengthen the army's role, particularly in south Lebanon where Hezbollah's influence is contested, and to facilitate the implementation of a recent ceasefire with Israel.

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Eastern Mediterranean Summit: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Condemn Turkey's Actions

Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt held a trilateral summit in Cairo, issuing strong statements emphasizing adherence to international law to counter Turkey's destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on energy security, migration, and regional stability.

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Partial Hostage Release Proposed Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence

Amid ongoing Gaza cease-fire talks, a list of 100 Israeli hostages was published, with reports indicating a potential partial release of 34 hostages, while 68 remain in captivity. Continued violence in Gaza and the West Bank, including Israeli attacks resulting in at least 28 deaths and Palestinian ...

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Trump Announces Plans for US Territorial Expansion

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to use military force to acquire Greenland and Panama, and economic pressure to annex Canada, marking a significant departure from recent US foreign policy and drawing international attention.

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