Middle East
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Jan- 2026 -16 January
Putin Speaks to Israel, Iran Leaders to Help ‘De-escalate’: Kremlin
Putin held phone calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, offering mediation amid large-scale protests in Iran that have raised fears of a military confrontation in the region.
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16 January
‘Not Much is Standing’ in Gaza, Says UN Official
A top UN official on called for accelerating reconstruction work in Gaza, saying Palestinians were living in "inhumane" conditions.
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16 January
US Approves $110M Sale to Expand Iraq’s Military Satellite Communications
The US has approved a $110-million sale to expand Iraq’s military satellite communications network.
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16 January
Threats to Iran Spike ‘Volatility’: UN Official
A senior UN official warned that threats of action against Iran, like those made by Trump, increased volatility in the protest-torn country.
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16 January
Trump Announces ‘Board of Peace’ Formed for Gaza
Trump on Thursday announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," a key phase of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory.
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15 January
US Says Gaza Truce Plan Entering Phase Two as Governance Body Formed
A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza was moving into its second phase, as Palestinian factions agreed on the make-up of a post-war governing committee.
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15 January
Turkey ‘In Talks’ With Pakistan and Saudi Over Defense Pact
Turkey is holding talks with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to join a defense alliance established in September between the two countries.
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15 January
US Approves $800M Support Package for Kuwait’s Patriot Missiles
The US has approved an $800-million package to sustain and provide technical support for Kuwait’s Patriot missile program.
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14 January
Israeli Army Says Killed Two Militants in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
The Israeli army killed two militants in the southern Gaza Strip in an exchange involving tank fire and air strikes, despite its fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
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13 January
UN Force Says Israeli Tank Fired Near Peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon said an Israeli tank fired near its peacekeepers, and warned that such attacks were becoming "disturbingly common."
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