Switzerland says it will try to negotiate its way out of stiff United States tariffs, hours after US President Donald Trump’s administration shocked the European country by announcing plans to impose a 39-percent tariff rate on Swiss goods.
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Category: 3. Middle East
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Trump slaps steep tariffs on 6 Arab countries, with Syria hit hardest – Middle East Monitor
US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs late Thursday, hitting six Arab countries with steep rates as part of his drive to “rebalance trade” with trade partners, Anadolu reports.
According to the…
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Flights between Istanbul, Syria’s Aleppo resume after 13 years – Middle East Monitor
Scheduled passenger flights resumed between Istanbul and Syria’s Aleppo on Friday after a 13-year pause, Turkiye’s Transport Ministry announced, Anadolu reports.
“As of today, Turkish Airlines has started…
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Isak’s Liverpool link grows as Newcastle absence continues | Football News
Sweden striker Alexander Isak heavily linked to Liverpool move after reportedly telling Newcastle he wants to leave.
Newcastle have rejected Liverpool’s opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports.
Isak has…
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What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan? | Border Disputes News
Fighting between the armies of Uganda and neighbouring South Sudan, which are longtime allies, erupted this week over demarcations in disputed border regions, leading to the death of at least four soldiers, according to official reports from both…
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Former EU foreign policy chief urges sanctions on Israel, accuses EU leaders of complicity – Middle East Monitor
Former European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell Friday accused EU leaders of being complicit in Israel’s alleged crimes in Gaza by failing to impose sanctions, urging immediate action to uphold…
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Egypt’s Sisi reaffirms Cairo’s rejection of Palestinian displacement during talks with Dutch premier – Middle East Monitor
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Friday reiterated his country’s strong opposition to any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land during his talks with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof,…
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Syria forms committee to investigate Suwayda violence: What to know
The committee tasked with investigating recent violence in southern Syria’s Suwayda is already facing opposition as protesters gathered on Friday demanding an international investigation.
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Jordan conducts 7 air drops of aid over Gaza with international support – Middle East Monitor
The Jordanian army said on Friday that it had carried out seven air drops of humanitarian and food aid over the Gaza Strip in coordination with air forces from four other countries as part of ongoing efforts to assist…
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Scotland’s first minister demands immediate UK recognition of Palestine state – Middle East Monitor
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney called on the UK government to immediately recognize the state of Palestine, stating there should be “no ifs” in the decision, Anadolu reports.
His comments follow a pledge by UK Prime Minister Keir…
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