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Lebanese PM Says Normalization With Israel Far Off Despite New Dialogue Channel
Military activity and tensions between Israel and Lebanon have persisted despite a 2024 cease-fire agreement.
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Israel Receives Remains of Thai Hostage Held by Hamas, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Following the return of the remains of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, only one deceased hostage remains unreturned.
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ICE Arrests Afghan National Accused of Supporting ISIS
Jaan Shah Safi, who entered the U.S. under the prior administration, is nabbed in Virginia on suspicion of providing support for the ISIS terrorist group.
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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says
The dispute over the remains of the last two hostages comes as Israel says the Rafah crossing will reopen for outbound travel.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
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Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Trump Urges ‘True Dialogue’ Between Israel, Syria After Border Operation Strained Relations
Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were killed in what Damascus labeled a ‘full-fledged war crime.’
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US, Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Southern Syria: CENTCOM
The U.S. military urges continued pressure on ISIS and faster repatriation of detainees from northeast Syria.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
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Inside the Multinational Center in Israel That Distributes Aid to Gaza
U.S., Israeli, and European personnel pitch in at a former storage building to coordinate humanitarian assistance.
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Afghan Parolee Charged With Terroristic Threat
The case, in addition to a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, intensifies scrutiny of the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome.
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Trump Orders Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Groups
The president said in an interview that he would classify the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution, Says Cairo Deal Is Void
The IAEA said verification of Iran’s uranium enrichment is long overdue after months without inspector access.
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MP Materials, Pentagon, Saudi Mining Company to Build Rare Earth Refinery in Saudi Arabia
In July, the company announced that the Pentagon would become its largest shareholder.
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Commerce Department Authorizes Export of Advanced AI Semiconductors to Companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The announcement came a day after Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United States for the first time since 2018.
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Trump Says US Companies Signed $270 Billion in Business Deals With Saudi Arabia
Companies unveil new investment and sales agreements in the areas of AI, energy, finance, and aerospace.
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Lebanese PM Says Normalization With Israel Far Off Despite New Dialogue Channel
Military activity and tensions between Israel and Lebanon have persisted despite a 2024 cease-fire agreement.
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Israel Receives Remains of Thai Hostage Held by Hamas, Netanyahu’s Office Says
Following the return of the remains of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak, only one deceased hostage remains unreturned.
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ICE Arrests Afghan National Accused of Supporting ISIS
Jaan Shah Safi, who entered the U.S. under the prior administration, is nabbed in Virginia on suspicion of providing support for the ISIS terrorist group.
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Hamas Provided Remains Not Matching Any Israeli Hostage, Netanyahu’s Office Says
The dispute over the remains of the last two hostages comes as Israel says the Rafah crossing will reopen for outbound travel.
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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
|
Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut.
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Trump Urges ‘True Dialogue’ Between Israel, Syria After Border Operation Strained Relations
Syrian state media reported that at least 13 people were killed in what Damascus labeled a ‘full-fledged war crime.’
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US, Syrian Forces Destroy More Than 15 ISIS Weapons Sites in Southern Syria: CENTCOM
The U.S. military urges continued pressure on ISIS and faster repatriation of detainees from northeast Syria.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Seeks Pardon in Corruption Trial
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
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Inside the Multinational Center in Israel That Distributes Aid to Gaza
U.S., Israeli, and European personnel pitch in at a former storage building to coordinate humanitarian assistance.
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Afghan Parolee Charged With Terroristic Threat
The case, in addition to a recent shooting of two National Guard members near the White House, intensifies scrutiny of the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome.
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Trump Orders Designation of Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Groups
The president said in an interview that he would classify the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.
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Israeli Army Chief Removes Senior Commanders Over Oct. 7 Failures
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said that inquiries confirmed the IDF failed to protect civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Israel Says It Killed Hezbollah Military Leader During Strike in Beirut
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah Chief of General Staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai of being a mass murderer.
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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution, Says Cairo Deal Is Void
The IAEA said verification of Iran’s uranium enrichment is long overdue after months without inspector access.
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MP Materials, Pentagon, Saudi Mining Company to Build Rare Earth Refinery in Saudi Arabia
In July, the company announced that the Pentagon would become its largest shareholder.
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Commerce Department Authorizes Export of Advanced AI Semiconductors to Companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The announcement came a day after Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United States for the first time since 2018.
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Trump Says US Companies Signed $270 Billion in Business Deals With Saudi Arabia
Companies unveil new investment and sales agreements in the areas of AI, energy, finance, and aerospace.
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