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US Seeking to Regain Control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: Trump
The United States had withdrawn its troops from Bagram in the summer of 2021, shortly before the collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
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Saudi Arabia, Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
Under the deal, any attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, in what leaders called a commitment to ‘joint deterrence against aggression.’
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Iran Has Not Taken Actions Needed to Prevent UN Nuclear Sanctions, European Officials Say
‘The E3 reiterated the urgency and their determination to move ahead with the reimposition of sanctions absent concrete actions,’ German foreign ministry said.
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Aid Agencies Urge Intervention as Israel Begins Military Action in Gaza City
The appeal for action comes as Israel has been calling for the evacuation of the residents of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, since Sept. 9.
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US and Qatar Working on Enhanced Defense Pact Following Israeli Strike in Doha
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the two nations are ‘on the verge of finalizing’ a new deal with Qatar, which is also hosting Hamas leaders.
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Israeli Military Launches Gaza City Operation, Urges Evacuation
The Israel Defense Forces said Gaza City was a combat zone as strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure.
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Netanyahu Says Qatar Strike Was Unilateral Israeli Decision
‘America has no better ally than Israel,’ the Israeli leader said.
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Qatar Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Doha was ’reckless, treacherous Israeli aggression.’
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Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of Qatar Strike
The secretary of state affirmed upon his departure that the U.S.–Israel relationship is still strong.
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Rubio Departs for Israel After Gaza Talks Stall, Doha Strike
Rubio’s trip is taking place days after Israeli forces attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar, a key U.S. partner in the Middle East.
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EU Executive Proposes Partial Trade Freeze With Israel, Sanctions and Gaza Aid
Von der Leyen said that it would be hard to build a majority in favor of suspending parts of the EU–Israel Association Agreement.
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Trump Says Kidnapped Princeton Scholar Freed, Now Safe at US Embassy in Baghdad
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual citizen of Israel and Russia, was kidnapped in March 2023 by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah.
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What to Know About the Israeli Strike Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Israeli forces struck the capital city of Qatar, a U.S. strategic partner and Gaza cease-fire mediator, on Sept. 9, in an attack targeting Hamas leaders.
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Trump Says Israeli Strike on Qatar Was Netanyahu’s Decision, Not His
Trump called the Israeli attack in Doha ‘unfortunate,’ and said that eliminating Hamas is a ‘worthy goal.’
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Police, Protesters Clash in Istanbul Amid Suppression of Main Opposition Party
The standoff marked the latest chapter in a months-long government suppression of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party.
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Israel Strikes Senior Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the capital Doha as ‘cowardly.’
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Israeli Military Calls for Full Evacuation of Gaza City
Israel has struck high-rise buildings in Gaza City, saying they were used by Hamas.
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Plan for ‘Tens of Thousands’ To March Across Auckland Harbour Bridge for Palestine and Climate
Palestine Action is hoping a large crowd will join a planned march on Sept. 13, which would block traffic over a busy stretch of Auckland road.
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5 People Killed in Jerusalem Shooting Attack
Israeli police say gunmen opened fire on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing five and wounding at least 15 before being shot dead.
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US Seeking to Regain Control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan: Trump
The United States had withdrawn its troops from Bagram in the summer of 2021, shortly before the collapse of the U.S.-backed Afghan government.
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Saudi Arabia, Nuclear-Armed Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact
Under the deal, any attack on one country will be treated as an attack on both, in what leaders called a commitment to ‘joint deterrence against aggression.’
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Iran Has Not Taken Actions Needed to Prevent UN Nuclear Sanctions, European Officials Say
‘The E3 reiterated the urgency and their determination to move ahead with the reimposition of sanctions absent concrete actions,’ German foreign ministry said.
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Aid Agencies Urge Intervention as Israel Begins Military Action in Gaza City
The appeal for action comes as Israel has been calling for the evacuation of the residents of Gaza City, Gaza Strip, since Sept. 9.
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US and Qatar Working on Enhanced Defense Pact Following Israeli Strike in Doha
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the two nations are ‘on the verge of finalizing’ a new deal with Qatar, which is also hosting Hamas leaders.
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Israeli Military Launches Gaza City Operation, Urges Evacuation
The Israel Defense Forces said Gaza City was a combat zone as strikes targeted Hamas infrastructure.
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Netanyahu Says Qatar Strike Was Unilateral Israeli Decision
‘America has no better ally than Israel,’ the Israeli leader said.
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Qatar Accuses Israel of ‘State Terrorism’ Ahead of Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the Sept. 9 attack on Hamas leaders in Doha was ’reckless, treacherous Israeli aggression.’
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Rubio Visits Israel in Wake of Qatar Strike
The secretary of state affirmed upon his departure that the U.S.–Israel relationship is still strong.
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Rubio Departs for Israel After Gaza Talks Stall, Doha Strike
Rubio’s trip is taking place days after Israeli forces attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar, a key U.S. partner in the Middle East.
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EU Executive Proposes Partial Trade Freeze With Israel, Sanctions and Gaza Aid
Von der Leyen said that it would be hard to build a majority in favor of suspending parts of the EU–Israel Association Agreement.
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Trump Says Kidnapped Princeton Scholar Freed, Now Safe at US Embassy in Baghdad
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual citizen of Israel and Russia, was kidnapped in March 2023 by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah.
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What to Know About the Israeli Strike Targeting Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Israeli forces struck the capital city of Qatar, a U.S. strategic partner and Gaza cease-fire mediator, on Sept. 9, in an attack targeting Hamas leaders.
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Trump Says Israeli Strike on Qatar Was Netanyahu’s Decision, Not His
Trump called the Israeli attack in Doha ‘unfortunate,’ and said that eliminating Hamas is a ‘worthy goal.’
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Police, Protesters Clash in Istanbul Amid Suppression of Main Opposition Party
The standoff marked the latest chapter in a months-long government suppression of Turkey’s Republican People’s Party.
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Israel Strikes Senior Hamas Leaders in Qatar
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the capital Doha as ‘cowardly.’
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Israeli Military Calls for Full Evacuation of Gaza City
Israel has struck high-rise buildings in Gaza City, saying they were used by Hamas.
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Plan for ‘Tens of Thousands’ To March Across Auckland Harbour Bridge for Palestine and Climate
Palestine Action is hoping a large crowd will join a planned march on Sept. 13, which would block traffic over a busy stretch of Auckland road.
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5 People Killed in Jerusalem Shooting Attack
Israeli police say gunmen opened fire on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing five and wounding at least 15 before being shot dead.
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