Middle East

President Vladimir Putin Putin seeks to bolster Russia’s influence in the Middle East with visits to Saudi Arabia, UAE

RIYADH, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after visiting the United Arab…

US Senate blocks Ukraine, Israel aid in row over immigration

By Danny Kemp and Frankie Taggart WASHINGTON, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - Republican senators blocked a White House request for…

Israeli forces encircle main southern Gaza city

By Adel Zaanoun GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - Israeli forces were encircling southern Gaza's main city…

US facing growing Middle East crisis tied to Israel-Hamas war

By W.G. DUNLOP WASHINGTON, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - Washington is facing an increasingly complex and dangerous crisis resulting from…

Hostages on 60th day in Gaza as freed captives meet Israel PM

JERUSALEM, Dec 5, 2023 (AFP) - As Israel marked Tuesday the 60th day that nearly 140 hostages are held by…

Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in southern Gaza

By Adel Zaanoun with Sebastien Berger in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Dec 5, 2023 (AFP) - Israeli troops battled…

US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint deal

By Josh EDELSON MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia…

Israel strikes Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

By Adel Zaanoun with Sebastien Berger in Jerusalem GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - Israel carried out…

Walkout, no-shows at COP28 as Israel-Hamas war resumes

By Talek HARRIS and Sahar AL-ATTAR DUBAI, Dec 1, 2023 (AFP) - Iran's delegation walked out and Israel's president cancelled…

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