TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to expand its commercial presence in Iraq, with the Iran–Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce outlining a three-year target to raise bilateral exchanges to $20 billion, driven by Iran’s capacity to supply a broad range of…
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Has technology transformed childhood or hijacked it?
While digital life connects it can also distract. But is social media helping young people or harming them?
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South Africa calls Palestinian refugee flight a ‘clearly orchestrated operation’
South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said Monday that the arrival in Johannesburg last week of a plane carrying Palestinian refugees was a “clearly orchestrated operation” to displace Palestinians, Anadolu reported Tuesday.
The flight…
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Hamas rejects UN Security Council decision on Gaza – Middle East Monitor
Hamas on Tuesday rejected the UN Security Council decision on the Gaza Strip, saying the adoption of the US-sponsored draft does not meet Palestinian demands or rights, and does not reflect the suffering the territory…
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Trump indicates approval for Saudi F-35 sale ahead of MBS White House visit
In a major policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday his administration’s intention to approve the sale of advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, just one day before Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s arrival…
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Iran positions itself as central bridge for China–Europe rail corridor
TEHRAN – Iran’s transport minister said progress on the strategic Marand–Cheshmeh-Soraya railway is accelerating, paving the way for a continuous China–Europe rail route that would place Iran at the heart of a major new transit…
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Senators press Trump administration over envoy’s possible financial conflicts, letter says
By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two Democratic U.S. senators wrote to President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday raising “serious concerns” about Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff’s potential financial conflicts of interest.
“As…
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Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad’s fall
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi
ALEPPO, Syria/AMMAN (Reuters) -Syria on Tuesday began the first trial of suspects in a wave of bloodshed in March during which pro-government fighters killed hundreds of members of the Alawite minority – a case seen as a…
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Iran attending D-8 Health Experts meeting
TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Deputy Health Minister Sajjad Razavi is representing the country at the first Meeting of D-8 Health Experts, being held in Cairo, Egypt, on November 17 and 18.
The D-8 meeting is centered on strengthening…
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Onboard video captures crash of plane carrying DR Congo minister | Aviation
NewsFeed Dramatic video filmed on a plane carrying DR Congo’s mining minister captured the moment it crashed on landing at an airport in Kolwezi in the southeast. No casualties have been reported. The minister was travelling to the site of a…
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