Middle East
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British PM Starmer says he won't yield to pressure from Trump to enter Iran war
Starmer was adamant that his mind wouldn't be changed and said it isn't in the national interest of the United Kingdom to participate in the war.
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Ceasefire may be extended with a restart to negotiations possible, official says
The U.S. blockade on ships leaving Iranian ports has threatened the ceasefire agreement, and while a formal agreement hasn't been finalized, the U.S. is continuing to engage with Iran on an extension.
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U.S. destroyer blocks two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran
U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen, as well as dozens of warships and aircraft, are executing the blockade, and in its first 24 hours, no ships had managed to squeeze through it.
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Trump warns Iran: Retaliation for Soleimani killing will result in response '1,000 times greater'
The president has issued several warnings to Tehran not to retaliate in the aftermath of General Qassem Soleimani's killing in January.
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Great Synagogue in Jerusalem to be closed during High Holy Days for first time, because of COVID-19
The synagogue will be closed for the first time since it opened in 1958.
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Afghanistan and Taliban commence peace talks, while violence flares
The long awaited peace talks kicked off this weekend in Doha, Qatar.
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Iran executes wrestler accused of murder, spurning requests for clemency from Trump, others
Execution had received international pushback.
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U.S. service member injured in deadly attack in Somalia by al-Shabab militants
Attack killed two Somali special forces soldiers.
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Former Israeli ambassador to U.S. says UAE deal has 'upended' how peace seen in Mideast
Former Ambassador Michael Oren shares his thoughts on the current state of play in Israel and the surrounding region following the historic U.S.-brokered peace deal with the United Arab Emirates
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Afghan president appoints council to decide peace deal with Taliban
Ghani's former presidential opponent Abdullah Abdullah is helming the council as part of a deal struck following contention over the results of the election.
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Why Trump is betting big on a new prime minister to stabilize Iraq for final U.S. troop pullout
Oil deals, security and maybe even American rice could be on the agenda when Mustafa al-Kadhimi makes his first visit to Washington.
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Iraqi prime minister says country is open for U.S. business, Trump focuses on oil
Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with President Trump on Thursday morning.
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Trump announces U.S. call for 'snapback' of U.N. sanctions against Iran
"My administration will not allow this Iran nuclear situation to go on. They will never have a nuclear weapon," Trump said.