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Israel Defense Minister: Iran Nuke Enrichment Could Ignite Region

Israel’s defense minister claimed Thursday that Iran could have enough enriched uranium for five nuclear weapons, and warned Tehran that proceeding to weapons-grade enrichment could “ignite the region.” His remarks echoed international concerns, which have mounted over the past months, on Tehran enriching uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.

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Belgium Arrests 7 Suspected of Planning Terrorist Attack

Belgian police have arrested seven people on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. The suspects had discussed several scenarios for an attack in Belgium but had not yet decided on the target, the statement said as well. "There was talk of the NATO buildings,…

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US Calls Russian Claim that Washington was Behind Drone Attack 'Ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie. "Obviously it's a ludicrous claim," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said hours after Russia blamed the United States for what…

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Tunisia Facing Unprecedented Migration Crisis

Bodies of drowned migrants wash up most days on Tunisian beaches, lie unclaimed in hospital corridors and fill morgues, evidence of a surge in people seeking to cross the Mediterranean that has been accelerated by a government crackdown. Coastguard patrols return to the port of Sfax crammed with migrants stopped…

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Lebanon Legal Council Dismisses Judge Ghada Aoun

The Lebanese judiciary's disciplinary council on Thursday decided to remove from office one of the judges who has brought charges against the country's central bank governor and commercial banks. A number of domestic and foreign probes have been launched against Lebanon's financial officials following decades of profligate spending and mismanagement.…

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Italian Conductor Muti to Visit Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan

Italian conductor Riccardo Muti plans to visit Syrian musicians living in the vast Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan on the sidelines of his annual Roads of Friendship concert series that aims to use music to build bridges and help those affected by war. Muti will conduct Italian and Jordanian musicians…

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Bahsani: Yemen’s Presidential Council will Seek to Achieve Stability in North, South

Major General Faraj Salmin al-Bahsani, member of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, confirmed that the council will lead the stage in the North and the South towards stability, calling for placing the national project above any other considerations. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Bahsani noted that a draft roadmap…

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Sudan Conflict Deals New Blow to Stagnant Economy

The conflict shaking Sudan has dealt a crippling blow to the heart of the country's economy in the capital Khartoum, as well as disrupting internal trade routes, threatening imports and triggering a cash crunch. Across swathes of the capital factories, banks, shops and markets have been looted or damaged, power…

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy Visits War Crimes Court in The Hague

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday visited the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, which in March issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for suspected deportation of children from Ukraine. Zelenskiy, dressed in his trademark khaki, was welcomed at the court by its president, judge Piotr…

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UN Conference Seeks Final Funds for Yemen Safer Oil Tanker Operation

The United Nations on Thursday aims to raise the final $29 million needed to start salvaging 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying vessel moored off war-torn Yemen's coast and avert an environmental disaster. UN officials have been warning for years that the Red Sea and Yemen's coastline was…

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IMF: Gov. Strategy Helped the Saudi Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that government-led reforms and private investment growth in new sectors would help support non-oil economic growth in Saudi Arabia to be less dependent on oil. The Saudi economy grew 8.7 percent last year, while the real GDP during the fourth quarter of 2022 increased…

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Sudani Says Relations with Arab World Have Reached their Best

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani announced that his country’s relations with brotherly Arab countries “have reached their best through mutual respect and respect for the sovereignty of the Iraqi state.” On Wednesday, Sudani met with representatives of a number of oil companies operating in Iraq, and attended the launch…

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Riyadh Intensifies Contacts to Stop Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Arabia has ramped up its diplomatic efforts to mitigate the situation in Sudan, in addition to helping in evacuating thousands of nationals from over 100 countries via the Port Sudan. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan engaged in phone conversations on Wednesday with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul…

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UN Warns of ‘Deeply Concerning’ Situation in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described the current situation in Sudan as "deeply concerning," reiterating his warnings of the conflict spreading to neighboring countries. Guterres spoke at a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, and addressed the developments in Sudan and the clashes that began on April 15 between the Sudanese…

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Sisi: Egypt Facing Growing Difficulties with More Sudanese Seeking Refuge

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said that his country is facing growing economic “difficulties” because of Sudanese people fleeing the conflict raging in their country to Egypt . In an interview with a Japanese newspaper on Tuesday, The Asahi Shimbun, Sisi said that the Egyptian economy is doomed to worsen…

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Egypt Raises Diesel Prices, Keeps Gasoline Unchanged

Egypt's fuel pricing committee raised its diesel prices by EGP 1 to EGP 8.25 ($0.2666) per liter but kept gasoline prices unchanged, Egypt's petroleum ministry said early on Thursday. Prices of 80-Octane, 92-octane and 95-octane petrol remained at EGP 8.75 ($0.2827), EGP 10.25 ($0.3312) and EGP 11.50 ($0.3716) respectively, the…

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Bukhari: Riyadh Calls for Swift Election of President in Lebanon

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari emphasized the Kingdom’s stance on the swift election of a president, who will be “capable of meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people.” Following talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday, Bukhari said: “We reject the ongoing presidential vacuum that threatens the stability…

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Iran Arrests Firm Managers for Backing Labor Strikes

Iranian authorities have arrested managers at companies for backing workers' strikes in an energy-producing region in the south, Iranian media reported Wednesday. "A number of managers" were arrested for "having supported the acts of counter-revolutionary elements" and "organized strikes" at South Pars projects, AFP quoted Fars news agency as saying.…

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Aboul Gheit Anticipates Significant Outcome for Upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit anticipated that the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19, will make a significant impact on the overall Arab situation. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Aboul Gheit announced that Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene a…

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UN Envoy Meets Alimi in Aden After 'Constructive Discussions' with Houthis

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, outlined the Yemeni agreement he sought to conclude after holding "frank, detailed, and constructive" discussions with the Houthis in Sanaa. The UN envoy arrived in Sanaa Monday within the international efforts to support the Saudi and Omani mediation to achieve lasting peace in…

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Microsoft: Iran Accelerates Its Cyber Influence Operations Worldwide

Microsoft warned that Iran is accelerating its cyber-enabled influence operations to go in tandem with its geopolitical goals worldwide. “Iran continues to be a significant threat actor, and it is now supplementing its traditional cyberattacks with a new playbook, leveraging cyber-enabled influence operations (IO) to achieve its geopolitical aims,” a…

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Khalid Youssif to Asharq Al-Awsat: Collapse of Sudanese State Possible if War Persists

Khalid Omer Youssif, one of Sudan’s notable opposition figures and former minister, characterized the ongoing conflict in the North African country as a futile “war with no victors.” He highlighted the nation as the ultimate loser in this conflict and cautioned of the potential “dismantlement of the state” if the…

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IAEA Affirms Reinstalling Surveillance Cameras in Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed the reinstallation of surveillance cameras in Iran, as part of the recent deal between the IAEA director-general and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. IAEA's spokesman Fredrik Dahl told the German news agency (dpa) that work was “underway” to reinstall surveillance cameras at…

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Heavy Fighting in Khartoum as Power Struggle Rages

Fierce fighting could be heard in central Khartoum on Thursday as the army tried to push back the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from areas around the presidential palace and army headquarters, with a lasting ceasefire appearing elusive. Each side appears to be battling for control of territory in the…

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Arab, Islamic States Condemn Storming of Saudi Cultural Attaché in Sudan

Gulf, Arab and Islamic states condemned the storming of the Saudi Cultural Attaché building in Khartoum, stressing the need to respect international and diplomatic agreements that guarantee the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions. On Tuesday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that its cultural attaché office in…

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