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UAE’s Sheikh Mansour to visit Saudi Arabia amid strained ties
The two Gulf countries have been at odds over Yemen, where Saudi Arabia backs Yemen’s internationally recognized government, while the UAE has supported the separatist Southern Tr…
Syria Golan detentions fuel fury at Israeli forces, doubts in new government
Israeli forces have detained hundreds of Syrians and continue to conduct strikes and incursions in Quneitra, fueling resentment among residents who say Damascus has failed to prot…
Exclusive-US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says
By Timour Azhari and Ahmed RasheedSept 28 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program on Monday to allow…
Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says
By Chandni ShahSept 28 (Reuters) - Tether's USDT stablecoin has become a "significant financial lifeline" for Iran and a tool for funding proxy organizations, including Hezbollah,…
Netherlands regrets Israel retaliation in settlements row
The Netherlands said Monday it regretted Israel's decision to revoke accreditation of Dutch diplomats based in the West Bank, the latest retaliation by Israel to mounting Western …
Iranians face arduous journeys as US sanctions ground planes
Flying out of Iran has long required patience in the face of restrictions and delays, but new US sanctions have grounded flights at short notice and left war-weary travellers feel…
Ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to sue Netanyahu over Oct. 7 accusations: What to know
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of withholding information in the hours before the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, but the former security chief rej…
Italian court convicts three Egyptians in absentia for kidnap of slain student Regeni
By Crispian Balmer and Marco RobertiROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Italian court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officials in absentia for the 2016 kidnapping of student…
Italian court convicts three Egyptians for kidnapping slain student Regeni
ROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Italian court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officials of involvement in the 2016 kidnapping of student Giulio Regeni, whose tortured bod…
Italian court convicts three Egyptians over Regeni murder, acquits fourth
ROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Italian court on Monday convicted three Egyptian security officials of involvement in the 2016 kidnapping and murder of student Giulio Regeni, and sen…
