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The United States and Iraq are set to initiate discussions aimed at concluding the mission of the U.S.-led coalition that was established to combat the Islamic State group in Iraq. The Pentagon has indicated that the size of the U.S. military presence in Iraq will be a topic of discussion in these talks. This decision comes amid increasing attacks on …

The Gaza Health Ministry reported a tragic incident where Israeli fire struck a group of people gathering for humanitarian aid at a roundabout in Gaza City on Thursday. This attack resulted in at least 20 fatalities. Ashraf al-Qidra, the spokesperson for the Health Ministry, noted that in addition to the deaths, 150 people suffered injuries. He warned that the death …

Saudi Arabia, known for its strict adherence to Islamic laws, has made a significant move by opening a liquor store in Riyadh for the first time in over 70 years. This store, which caters exclusively to non-Muslim diplomats, marks a step in the kingdom’s social liberalization under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Crown Prince is steering …

Efforts to establish a new cease-fire between Israel and Hamas are showing signs of progress. Egyptian and U.S. officials have been actively engaged in finding a solution to the conflict that has lasted over 110 days. An Egyptian source revealed that Israel has put forward a proposal for a temporary halt in hostilities. Concurrently, the White House has sent a …

On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue a preliminary decision on South Africa’s request for temporary measures in a case accusing Israel of genocide in its military actions in Gaza. The case, initiated by South Africa, alleges that Israel’s actions during its conflict with Hamas in Gaza constitute genocide, a claim Israel vehemently denies. The …

On Thursday, Ukraine called upon the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to conduct an inspection at the location where, according to Russia, a crash involving a Russian transport aircraft carrying Ukrainian soldiers occurred. Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian rights ombudsman, stated his intention to request that representatives from these organizations participate in examining the crash site, …

On Wednesday, the number of fatalities from a landslide in a remote mountain area in southwestern China increased to 34, with 10 individuals still unaccounted for, according to reports from Chinese state media. The calamity occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Liangshui village, situated in Yunnan province’s northeastern region. Despite challenging conditions including freezing temperatures and snowfall, …

Lebanese authorities and political figures are keenly observing the outcomes of French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s recent trip to Tel Aviv, particularly as the U.S. communicates with Lebanon through an Arab intermediary, as reported by media sources. The newspaper al-Akhbar detailed that U.S., French, and Arab mediators are concentrating on a critical aspect: the initiation of the third phase of …