In Turkey, Iran-E3 talks set to tackle IAEA access, snapback sanctions As Tehran returns to nuclear talks with Europe amid rising diplomatic pressure, Turkey reaffirms its role as a key regional host for high-stakes diplomacy.

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Iran FM visits Saudi Arabia as kingdom makes push for regional diplomacy The meeting in Mecca comes as Saudi Arabia steps up its diplomatic engagement with key global powers with the aim of managing regional tensions.

Iran FM visits Saudi Arabia as kingdom makes push for regional diplomacy

The meeting in Mecca comes as Saudi Arabia steps up its diplomatic engagement with key global powers with the aim of managing regional tensions.

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29 in Gaza die from starvation says PA; UNICEF warns 9,000 children malnourished Under international pressure, Israeli has allowed dozens of aid trucks into Gaza as Palestinian officials report starvation-related deaths.

NEW: 29 in Gaza die from starvation says PA; UNICEF warns 9,000 children malnourished

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RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan deepen threat to government stronghold The RSF has allegedly launched back-to-back drone strikes on Port Sudan, targeting key infrastructure in the de facto administrative capital.

RSF drone strikes on Port Sudan deepen threat to government stronghold, @roscarroll.bsky.social reports
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China slams sanctions, voices support for Iran’s nuclear program during FM visit Iran's foreign minister held high-level talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday on the latest developments in Iran’s ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US.

NEW: China slams sanctions, voices support for Iran’s nuclear program during FM visit

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Israel expands Gaza buffer zone to 20% as humanitarian situation deteriorates Israel’s expanded buffer zone will cut off Gaza from Egypt and further partition the Strip, as the humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens.

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UK lawyers accuse 10 nationals of war crimes in Gaza: What to know A legal team has submitted a 240-page report accusing 10 British nationals of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, while two parliamentarians were denied entry to Israel amid growing tensio...

NEW: UK lawyers accuse 10 nationals of war crimes in Gaza

The 240-page report accusing 10 British nationals of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza comes just days after two parliamentarians were denied entry to Israel, @roscarroll.bsky.social reports.
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3/4 of the deportation orders cite Staatsräson, Germany’s principle of support for Israel

The move echoes US admin's use of INA § 237(a)(4)(C) -- deeming deportable any "alien whose presence or activities [...] would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences."

China, once a friend of Assad, is recalibrating, opening to the new Syrian government with two meetings since al-Sharaa assumed power, @roscarroll.bsky.social writes, with commentary from @grantrumley.bsky.social and @stimsoncenter.bsky.social's Yun Sun www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

'Khartoum is free,' Sudan's Burhan declares from presidential palace as RSF retreats On Wednesday, the chief of Sudan’s army and the country’s de facto leader arrived at the presidential palace, by way of Khartoum International Airport, for the first time in nearly two years.

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📉 ”The Iranian rial plunged to a new low against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling to more than 1 million rials to one US dollar.”

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Syria's draft constitution: Separation of powers, territorial unity and Islamic jurisprudence After more than a week of uncertainty amid violent clashes and Israeli strikes, Syria's interim president has signed a constitutional declaration.

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Syria's draft constitution: Separation of powers, territorial unity and Islamic jurisprudence After more than a week of uncertainty amid violent clashes and Israeli strikes, Syria's interim president has signed a constitutional declaration.

NEW: #Syria’s Draft Constitution

• 5-year transition
• Separation of powers
• Islamic Jurisprudence
• Affirms linguistic diversity
• Affirms territorial unity
• Prez to appoint 1/3 of assembly
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Meet the 5 women in Lebanon's new government Lebanon’s prime minister on Saturday announced the formation of a new government cabinet, including five women who will serve as ministers of education, environment, social affairs, tourism, and youth...

As Middle East spirals, some bright news from #Lebanon's 5 women in Gov. Meet them:
- Rima Karami
- Tamara ElZein
- Haneen Sayed
- Nora Bayrakdarian
- Laura Lahoud K.
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Four killed in Syria-Lebanon border clashes between HTS and clans: What to know An offensive launched by Syria along its border with Lebanon on Thursday escalated into intense clashes between Syrian forces and Lebanese armed groups, including those associated with multiple Lebane...

Four killed in Syria-Lebanon border clashes between HTS and clans: What to know, @roscarroll.bsky.social reports
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Will Trump’s maximum pressure on Iran restart talks or force escalation? President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum to impose “maximum pressure” on Iran, a campaign that — during his first term — levied intense sanctions on the country in hopes of bringing it ...

Will Trump’s maximum pressure on Iran restart talks or force escalation?
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