The US president says he is looking for a solution to ‘bad things’ happening in Gaza, including starvation. Donald Trump also predicted progress on Ukraine-Russia peace talks “in two or three weeks”, as he talked to reporters on…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Syria and UAE’s DP World ink $800m deal for port development – Middle East Monitor
The Syrian government and DP World signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $800 million to develop Syria’s port of Tartous, Syrian state news agency SANA said today, after the lifting of US…
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Israel’s attacks in Gaza confirm its lack of interest in negotiations – Middle East Monitor
Israel responded to peace efforts by launching more deadly air strikes on the Gaza Strip, Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said.
In an interview with CNN,…
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EU’s Kallas proposes further loosening of Syria sanctions, document shows – Middle East Monitor
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has proposed a further loosening of European sanctions on Syria to allow funding for Syrian ministries in areas including reconstruction and migration, according to a document seen…
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Nuggets and Thunder set up winner-take-all NBA showdown in Game 7 | Football News
Julian Strawther provides the spark off the bench, and even loses a tooth, as Nuggets force Game 7 against Thunder.
Now this was finally a role Julian Strawther could sink his teeth into, even if it cost him one.
Playing meaningful extended…
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Poland presidential election 2025: From migration to EU, what’s at stake? | Elections News
The two main contenders for Poland’s presidential election on Sunday locked horns over Europe and traded personal barbs this week as they each made final bids for the support of floating voters.
The winner will take over from current President…
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Influencer shot live on TikTok: How rampant is femicide in Mexico? | Women’s Rights News
A 23-year-old Mexican influencer, Valeria Marquez, was fatally shot while livestreaming on Tuesday.
Marquez, who had more than 113,000 followers on the platform, was broadcasting to her audience when the attack occurred.
According to a statement…
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‘New paradigm’: A fractured Portugal votes again, amid corruption cloud | Elections
Lisbon, Portugal — Portugal is summoning its citizens to vote in their third general elections in three years on May 18, amid rapid shifts to the country’s political landscape that have left the country facing the prospect of yet another…
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Peru arrests suspect in gold rush massacre | Mining News
‘Cuchillo’ (Knife) accused of organised crime, aggravated kidnapping and homicide over murder of 13 miners.
Police have arrested the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder in early May of 13 gold miners in Peru.
Miguel Antonio Rodriguez…
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France sues Iran at top UN court over detained citizens
Paris has filed a case against Tehran at the top UN court over two French citizens who have been held in Iran for three years, the French foreign minister said on Friday.
The announcement comes as Iranian negotiators are set to meet with their…
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