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US announces full withdrawal from key base in Syria used to fight ISIS
The US military announced on Thursday its complete withdrawal from a strategically vital base in Syria that had served as a frontline hub in the campaign against ISIS since 2014.…
US and Iran Show Flexibility on Nuclear Deal, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says
The coffee in Ankara was still hot when Hakan Fidan leaned forward, his voice dropping to something just above a murmur. For months, he had been shuttling between Washington and…
UN Chief: Israeli Moves in West Bank Jeopardize Two-State Solution
The hope for a Palestinian state living side-by-side with Israel, a vision enshrined in decades of diplomacy, is being methodically dismantled, stone by stone. This was the stark…
Iran offers uranium dilution in swap for full sanctions repeal
The scent of salt and desert dust hung in the air of Muscat, a world away from the sterile halls of Vienna where such pronouncements were once routine. In Tehran, Mohammad Eslami,…
Takaichi, Japan’s ‘Iron Lady,’ Forges Stunning Election Victory
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often called the nation’s “Iron Lady,” has led her ruling coalition to a commanding election victory a result that strengthens her push for…
Explosion at Chinese Biotech Plant Kills 8, Sparks Investigation
An explosion at a biotechnology company in northern China’s Shanxi province killed eight people on Saturday, authorities said, leading to arrests and a sweeping investigation into…
Iran Threatens U.S. Bases as Nuclear Talks Resume Under Shadow of Rising Tensions
Iran issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating it would strike U.S. military bases in the Middle East if attacked by Washington. The threat comes even as the two adversaries…
Suicide Bomber Kills 31 in Shi’ite Mosque Attack on Pakistan’s Capital
ISLAMABAD – A suicide bomber detonated explosives at a Shi’ite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and wounding nearly 170 others in a rare and…
Iran and US Begin Talks in Oman, with Tehran Stressing ‘Mutual Respect’
Iran said talks with the U.S. in Oman on Friday were a “good start” and would continue, offering a potential diplomatic opening amid rising regional tensions. The…
World Economic Forum Launches Independent Probe into CEO’s Contacts with Jeffrey Epstein
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the initiation of an independent investigation into its President, Børge Brende, following disclosures that reveal a series of prior…