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US armed forces to support Qatar defence during World Cup

The Gulf state has partnered with other countries in an effort to secure the sporting event. Qatar and the US’ defence ministries are set to cooperate on technical arrangements during…

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How the UAE’s support to Haqqani network is undermining stability in Afghanistan

Analysts believe the Haqqani network is playing a major role in reversing the Taliban’s promises of a more lenient rule as well as progress made by Qatar to bring stability…

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Afghan whose family was killed in US drone strike lands in Qatar ahead of US travel

The US invasion of Afghanistan cost $2 trillion and an exorbitant humanitarian cost, where foreign forces killed at least 71,000 civilians. Aimal Ahmadi, whose family was killed in last year’s…

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Death toll rises as Iraq faces worst political unrest in years following Sadr retirement

Social media users online are expressing their solidarity with the people of Iraq. Tensions have soared in Iraq after influential Shia cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr stepped down from political activities, leading…

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Jeddah summit pledges $10bn to address food security challenges

The summit, which was presided over by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), sought to address security and development-related issues as well as their effects on less developed…

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Palestine hands over bullet that killed Shireen Abu Akleh to US

The latest development comes following various investigations by rights groups, news outlets, and testimonies of witnesses—all pointing to Israel deliberately killing the journalist. The US will technically examine the bullet…

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Qatar proposed regional dialogue with Tehran: former Iran FM

Doha has long called for talks between Gulf Arab nations and Tehran. Qatar had proposed a regional dialogue with Iran that was welcomed by the Islamic Republic, the head of…

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US, Israel pledge to stop Iran from acquiring ‘nuclear weapon’

Analysts believe the declaration is a reflection of current regional tensions. The US and Israel vowed to not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon under a joint declaration on…

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Middle East NATO: will the US’ ‘elusive quest’ of an alliance become a reality?

In a Washington Post op-ed published a week ahead of the visit, Biden wrote that he will “pursue diplomacy intensely” in a bid to avoid instability. Talks over an alleged…

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