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Albanese Says Australia Won’t Repatriate 34 ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children From Syria
‘These are people who went overseas supporting Islamic State, and went there to provide support for people who basically want a caliphate,’ said Albanese.
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Trump Says He Will Be ‘Involved Indirectly’ in US–Iran Talks
‘I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
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Talks With US in Geneva May Include Energy, Mining, and Aircraft Deals, Iran Says
The Swiss ministry did not specify on which days the talks will occur, but Oman will act as a mediator like it did before.
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US Forces Carry Out 10 More Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
U.S. forces began launching strikes on ISIS targets in Syria after two U.S. soldiers and a civilian were killed in an ambush shooting attack on Dec. 13, 2025.
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Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran: What to Know
The U.S. president has continued to expand military build-up in the region, and has entertained talk of regime change in Iran.
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DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that nationals of Yemen have 60 days to leave the United States.
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Trump Says 2nd Carrier Group to Middle East Will Be Leaving Soon
The president expressed a willingness to support regime change in Iran, saying it ‘seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.’
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US Forces Complete ISIS Prisoner Transfer From Syria to Iraq
The United States launched the operation after a series of armed clashes in January that risked fueling escapes and an ISIS resurgence.
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Dubai’s DP World Chief Executive Resigns
The leadership transition follows renewed scrutiny of Sulayem after the DOJ released additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Iran Must Make Deal Quickly or It Will Be Traumatic for Tehran, Trump Says
Trump said he had a good meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US Forces Withdraw From Key Base in Syria
The U.S. Central Command stated that the withdrawal was part of ‘a deliberate and conditions-based transition’ for the U.S. military mission to defeat ISIS.
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Trump Appears to Confirm 2nd Aircraft Carrier Being Prepared for Middle East Deployment
The president appeared to confirm a report indicating the carrier would be deployed.
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At Least 7,000 Dead in Iran Protests, Activists Say
Washington and Tehran are continuing negotiations regarding the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
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Israel Has Joined Trump’s Board of Peace, Netanyahu Says
The Board of Peace was set up as part of a U.S.-backed agreement between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas to resolve issues following the Gaza cease-fire.
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Trump Says Meeting With Netanyahu Yielded No Definitive Agreement on Iran
The president says he told Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue to determine if an agreement is possible.
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US Sanctions Hezbollah Finance Operatives
The measures designate four entities and two individuals accused of supporting the Iran-backed group’s global financing operations.
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Iranian President Apologizes to People Affected by Protests, Unrest
‘We are fully prepared to solve the country’s problems. But the solution is not burning or spreading false rumors,’ Pezeshkian said.
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Trump Reaffirms Opposition to West Bank Annexation Ahead of Netanyahu Meeting
The West Bank remains subject to differing levels of Israeli military and administrative authority.
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Trump Says He Could Order Second Carrier Group to Middle East If Iran Talks Falter
‘Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time,’ the U.S. president said.
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US, Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement During Vance Visit
The deal covers arms and technology transfers to Azerbaijan, and follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to neighboring Armenia.
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Albanese Says Australia Won’t Repatriate 34 ‘ISIS Brides’ and Children From Syria
‘These are people who went overseas supporting Islamic State, and went there to provide support for people who basically want a caliphate,’ said Albanese.
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Trump Says He Will Be ‘Involved Indirectly’ in US–Iran Talks
‘I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal,’ the U.S. president told reporters.
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Talks With US in Geneva May Include Energy, Mining, and Aircraft Deals, Iran Says
The Swiss ministry did not specify on which days the talks will occur, but Oman will act as a mediator like it did before.
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US Forces Carry Out 10 More Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
U.S. forces began launching strikes on ISIS targets in Syria after two U.S. soldiers and a civilian were killed in an ambush shooting attack on Dec. 13, 2025.
|
Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Iran: What to Know
The U.S. president has continued to expand military build-up in the region, and has entertained talk of regime change in Iran.
|
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Yemenis
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that nationals of Yemen have 60 days to leave the United States.
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Trump Says 2nd Carrier Group to Middle East Will Be Leaving Soon
The president expressed a willingness to support regime change in Iran, saying it ‘seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.’
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US Forces Complete ISIS Prisoner Transfer From Syria to Iraq
The United States launched the operation after a series of armed clashes in January that risked fueling escapes and an ISIS resurgence.
|
Dubai’s DP World Chief Executive Resigns
The leadership transition follows renewed scrutiny of Sulayem after the DOJ released additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Iran Must Make Deal Quickly or It Will Be Traumatic for Tehran, Trump Says
Trump said he had a good meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US Forces Withdraw From Key Base in Syria
The U.S. Central Command stated that the withdrawal was part of ‘a deliberate and conditions-based transition’ for the U.S. military mission to defeat ISIS.
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Trump Appears to Confirm 2nd Aircraft Carrier Being Prepared for Middle East Deployment
The president appeared to confirm a report indicating the carrier would be deployed.
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At Least 7,000 Dead in Iran Protests, Activists Say
Washington and Tehran are continuing negotiations regarding the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
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Israel Has Joined Trump’s Board of Peace, Netanyahu Says
The Board of Peace was set up as part of a U.S.-backed agreement between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas to resolve issues following the Gaza cease-fire.
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Trump Says Meeting With Netanyahu Yielded No Definitive Agreement on Iran
The president says he told Netanyahu that negotiations with Iran must continue to determine if an agreement is possible.
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US Sanctions Hezbollah Finance Operatives
The measures designate four entities and two individuals accused of supporting the Iran-backed group’s global financing operations.
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Iranian President Apologizes to People Affected by Protests, Unrest
‘We are fully prepared to solve the country’s problems. But the solution is not burning or spreading false rumors,’ Pezeshkian said.
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Trump Reaffirms Opposition to West Bank Annexation Ahead of Netanyahu Meeting
The West Bank remains subject to differing levels of Israeli military and administrative authority.
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Trump Says He Could Order Second Carrier Group to Middle East If Iran Talks Falter
‘Either we will make a deal or we will have to do something very tough like last time,’ the U.S. president said.
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US, Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement During Vance Visit
The deal covers arms and technology transfers to Azerbaijan, and follows Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to neighboring Armenia.
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