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In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
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'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship
The latest citizenship policy appears aimed at restricting nationality to those with blood ties to the tiny, oil-rich nation
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Why MAGA Activist Laura Loomer Has Found Herself At Odds With Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Loomer has criticised the new pope, mounted a campaign against Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, blasted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, and objected to Trump's diplomatic efforts during his Middle East trip.
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Donald Trump Reshapes US Mideast Policy. Can Deals Work Instead?
Trump vowed during his swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates that there would be no more "lectures on how to live", saying the region had achieved a "modern miracle the Arabian way."
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114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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"Young, Attractive Guy": Trump's Big Praise For Terrorist-Turned-President
Dismantling years of US government policy of treating Syria like a pariah, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Syrias interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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As Trump Visits The Middle-East, What The Gulf Arab Nations Want From US
The three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are leveraging their influence over Trump to secure tangible gains, having built personal ties with the president and pledged trillions in US investments.
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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticised Over Iran, Hamas, Russia Strategy
The role of Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, has come under massive scrutiny, with many foreign policy experts and analysts questioning his ability to effectively engage with geopolitical players such as Iran, Hamas and Russia.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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"New Phase Of Genocide Policy": Turkey Condemns Israel's Strikes On Gaza
Turkey on Tuesday denounced Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza as "a new phase" in its "genocide policy", saying the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied humanity through its breach of international law.
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Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into "Riviera Of Middle East". Is He Serious?
By proposing to "take over" Gaza, US President Donald Trump has not only stunned the world but also departed from long-standing US policy in supporting a Palestinian state.
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"There Won't Be Anything Left": Trump's Warning If Iran Assassinates Him
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was planning to reinstate what he called the "maximum pressure" policy against Iran over allegations that the country is trying to develop nuclear weapons.
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Opinion | India In 2024: The Great Balancing
At a time when the Middle East is riven with various fault lines and sits on the precipice of a region-wide war, New Delhi's ability to maintain close ties with all the key stakeholders speaks volumes about its diplomatic success.
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India's Diplomatic Move In North Korea Marks Significant Shift In Policy
While the world is focused on central and west Asia and the actions of the West vis-a-vis the wars in the Middle East and Europe, India has been looking and acting eastward with its Act East policy.
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"Chance To Review Previous Wrong Policies": Iran On Trump's Victory
Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election, had pursued a "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran during his first term.
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In A Surprise Announcement, Trump Asks China To 'Keep Buying Oil From Iran'
In a sudden twist in Washington's Iran policy, US President Donald Trump made an unexpected announcement shortly after declaring a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after nearly two weeks of air strikes and missile attacks.
-
'Stateless Overnight': Kuwait Strips Tens Of Thousands Of Citizenship
The latest citizenship policy appears aimed at restricting nationality to those with blood ties to the tiny, oil-rich nation
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Why MAGA Activist Laura Loomer Has Found Herself At Odds With Donald Trump
In the past few weeks, Loomer has criticised the new pope, mounted a campaign against Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, blasted his attorney general, Pam Bondi, and objected to Trump's diplomatic efforts during his Middle East trip.
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Donald Trump Reshapes US Mideast Policy. Can Deals Work Instead?
Trump vowed during his swing through Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates that there would be no more "lectures on how to live", saying the region had achieved a "modern miracle the Arabian way."
-
114 Killed As Israel Ramps Up Gaza Violence Amid Trump's Middle East Visit
This attack comes amid US President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East. In Qatar, on the third day of his visit, he said, "I have concepts for Gaza that I think are very good: make it a freedom zone..."
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"Young, Attractive Guy": Trump's Big Praise For Terrorist-Turned-President
Dismantling years of US government policy of treating Syria like a pariah, President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Syrias interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa.
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As Trump Visits The Middle-East, What The Gulf Arab Nations Want From US
The three energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are leveraging their influence over Trump to secure tangible gains, having built personal ties with the president and pledged trillions in US investments.
-
Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Criticised Over Iran, Hamas, Russia Strategy
The role of Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to the Middle East, has come under massive scrutiny, with many foreign policy experts and analysts questioning his ability to effectively engage with geopolitical players such as Iran, Hamas and Russia.
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US Moves Largest B-2 Stealth Bomber Fleet, 3 Aircraft Carriers To Indo-Pacific
While the world was busy figuring out Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff move and its fallout, the United States quietly made a massive military move in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region.
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"New Phase Of Genocide Policy": Turkey Condemns Israel's Strikes On Gaza
Turkey on Tuesday denounced Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza as "a new phase" in its "genocide policy", saying the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied humanity through its breach of international law.
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Trump Wants To Turn Gaza Into "Riviera Of Middle East". Is He Serious?
By proposing to "take over" Gaza, US President Donald Trump has not only stunned the world but also departed from long-standing US policy in supporting a Palestinian state.
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"There Won't Be Anything Left": Trump's Warning If Iran Assassinates Him
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was planning to reinstate what he called the "maximum pressure" policy against Iran over allegations that the country is trying to develop nuclear weapons.
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Opinion | India In 2024: The Great Balancing
At a time when the Middle East is riven with various fault lines and sits on the precipice of a region-wide war, New Delhi's ability to maintain close ties with all the key stakeholders speaks volumes about its diplomatic success.
-
India's Diplomatic Move In North Korea Marks Significant Shift In Policy
While the world is focused on central and west Asia and the actions of the West vis-a-vis the wars in the Middle East and Europe, India has been looking and acting eastward with its Act East policy.
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"Chance To Review Previous Wrong Policies": Iran On Trump's Victory
Trump, who is set to return to the White House in January after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election, had pursued a "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran during his first term.
