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US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. m…
Syria's new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by Pres…
US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Iran and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up attacks, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring. On the sidelines of a Southeast As…
As Turkey rivalry heats up, Greece to acquire $4B Israeli air defense system
The Greek defense minister said that the air defense system will be operational within 35 months.
Iraq deepens Iran ties days after US investment push
The Iraqi premier visited Tehran shortly after his trip to Washington for talks focusing on economic cooperation and plans to develop a cross-border railway network.
Dozens killed in Yemen clashes as Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia
Sporadic clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have intensified with the US-Iran escalation in the region.
Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by year-end despite improvements, global food monitor says
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of Gazans could face acute hunger by the year-end as humanitarian agencies cut aid flows due to funding short…
Exclusive-Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
By Maggie Michael and Parisa HafeziJuly 23 (Reuters) - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment in…
Oil soars above $100 as Middle East fears grow
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Red Sea shipping and threats by US President Donald Trump to strike them in return sent equi…
