ISTANBUL Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan on Friday signed a trilateral joint defense agreement in Mecca, …
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ECONOMYMiddle EastWORLD
Shipping groups urge UN to oppose tolls in Strait of Hormuz
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidISTANBUL Eight major international shipping associations have urged the UN to oppose the introduction of compulsory …
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EUROPEMiddle EastWORLD
Lebanon, Israel begin final day of 7th round of negotiations in Rome
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidBEIRUT / ISTANBUL The third and final day of the seventh round of US-brokered Lebanon-Israel negotiations …
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ASIA-PACIFICMiddle EastWORLD
Pakistan says it remains engaged in diplomatic efforts over Hormuz tensions
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidISLAMABAD Pakistan remains actively engaged with regional partners in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the …
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Middle EastTURKEY
Israeli attacks threaten Syria’s stability: Turkish foreign minister
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidISTANBUL Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday that Israel’s attacks in Syria are among the …
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AFRICAMiddle EastWORLD
Yemen’s Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi oil tanker in Red Sea
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidİSTANBUL Yemen’s Houthi group claimed Wednesday that it struck the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with several …
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Middle EastPOLITICSTURKEY
Turkish intel chief meets Hamas leader in Istanbul to discuss Gaza peace plan: Sources
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidANKARA / ISTANBUL Turkish National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin on Monday met with Hamas Political …
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Middle EastPOLITICS
Egypt calls for political solutions to prevent expansion of regional tensions
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidISTANBUL Egypt’s foreign minister called Sunday for political solutions and creating appropriate conditions to resume dialogue …
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Middle EastPOLITICS
Arab states welcome Gaza agreement, urge Israel to fully implement deal
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidISTANBUL Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Kuwait on Friday welcomed an agreement to implement the next …
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Middle EastWORLD
Palestinian child wounded by Israeli gunfire during West Bank raid
by Maha Shahidby Maha ShahidRAMALLAH, Palestine / ISTANBUL A Palestinian child was wounded by Israeli army gunfire late Friday during …