Middle East
February 05, 2025
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Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Unworkable, Analysts Say. Does He Mean It?

President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic.President Trump’s proposal to transfer millions of people out of Gaza was hailed by the Israeli right and condemned by Palestinians. Some experts say it may be a negotiating tactic. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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West Bank? Call It Judea and Samaria, Some Republicans Say.

President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda.President Trump’s return has emboldened supporters of Israeli annexation of the occupied territory who want to mandate the use of language reflecting that view. Opponents of annexation say the term reflects a political agenda. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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Trump Hits Iran With Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’

The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign intended to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear campaign.The president used a visit from Israel’s prime minister as the moment to ramp up a campaign intended to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear campaign. 

Middle East
February 04, 2025
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Trump and Netanyahu Meeting Is Expected to Focus on Gaza Cease-Fire

The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power.The president will welcome the Israeli prime minister to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 04, 2025
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Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is conducting military exercises called Spears of Victory 2025 at the Air Warfare Center, involving forces from 15 countries. Some of the Kingdom’s prominent military branches are participating in the drills, including forces from the Presidency of State Security and the Saudi Arabian National Guard. The drills started this week at the […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 04, 2025
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‘Attractive’ Red Sea sites for solar, wind energy storage found

RIYADH: Scientists at a top Saudi Arabia university have identified several locations across the Kingdom that would be ideal for the storage of solar and wind energy, which would ultimately benefit water management and food security, the institution stated on Monday. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology study identified 10 sites but said […]

Middle East
February 03, 2025
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Iran Is Developing Plans for Faster, Cruder Weapon, U.S. Concludes

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump, the question of whether to strike Iran’s facilities or negotiate with Tehran appears certain to be under debate.As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel prepares to meet with President Trump, the question of whether to strike Iran’s facilities or negotiate with Tehran appears certain to be under debate. 

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 03, 2025
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Deputy minister meets ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier recently met with Ambassador of India to the Kingdom Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and other issues of common interest, the Indian Embassy wrote in a post on X on Monday. Meanwhile, Prince Saud bin Abdullah […]

Middle East, Saudi Arabia
February 03, 2025
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Kazakhstan envoy on strengthening Saudi ties in politics, trade, food security

RIYADH: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, has said his mission will be dedicated to furthering Saudi-Kazakh ties in politics, trade, culture, tourism and agriculture. “As ambassador extraordinaire of the country of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I received instructions from our president to develop bilateral relations, first on the political side,” […]