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Trump’s integration policies build on Gulf, Turkey ties and Syria success
Iran’s influence, and the potential for renewed conflict, complicate progress in Iraq.
Explainer-What do we know about flydubai flight 1073?
LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Here is what we know, and don't know, about the reported attempt by the copilot of flydubai flight 1073 to crash the plane on September 30 before it land…
After US exit, Iran gains space in Iraq and a harder balancing act
For Iran, the easier part may have been getting Washington out, but it may now have to struggle turning the absence into durable influence and reviving its allied militias without…
Iraq says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from Najaf
Oct 2 (Reuters) - Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on Frida…
Exclusive-Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say
By Jonathan Spicer, Promit Mukherjee and David LjunggrenOTTAWA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Turkey this month to meet PresidentTayyip Erdo…
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold
By Timour Azhari and Mubasher BukhariRIYADH, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered i…
Algeria moves to restore death penalty for arson: What to know
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants a return to executions after another summer of devastating wild fires, but rights groups say the amendment passed by parliament is problematic.
Israeli officials to question co-pilot of flydubai flight, source says
By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash a commercial passenger flight from Dubai …
Europe agrees to release stocked diesel oil, Trump says
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Europe has agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel oil stocks, as the price of the fuel has stea…
Pakistan says Mecca pact members to hold emergency talks on engaging Houthis
By Ariba ShahidISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Pakistan's foreign minister said Iran has suggested engaging Yemen's Houthis politically after attacks by the group, an idea a committe…
