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Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» DUBAI — The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from US Department of Justice documents which show that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein tried to build a powerful network of political figures and business leaders across the region.
Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘threats’
AFP, Published on 28/01/2026
» Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, after President Donald Trump refused to rule out military intervention over its deadly crackdown on protests.
US VP Vance in Israel to shore up Gaza deal
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» JERUSALEM - US Vice President JD Vance landed in Israel on Tuesday to shore up a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal, after President Donald Trump warned Hamas it would be wiped out if it breached the truce.
Hamas says ‘optimism prevails’ in talks with Israel
Published on 08/10/2025
» CAIRO - Hamas said on Wednesday that “optimism” was prevailing in indirect talks with Israel aimed at ending the Gaza war, with the militant group submitting a list of prisoners it wants released in exchange for freeing Israeli hostages as part of an agreement.
Hamas yet to respond on Trump’s Gaza plan
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» JERUSALEM - Hamas had yet to respond Tuesday to Donald Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.
Israel opens new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» GAZA CITY - Israel’s army said on Wednesday it had opened a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, a day after launching a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.
Hamas says US 'accomplice' in Israel Qatar attack as funerals held
AFP, Published on 12/09/2025
» DOHA - Hamas accused the United States on Thursday of complicity in Israel's deadly attack on its negotiators in Qatar, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks as Doha buried the dead.
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strike
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Doha, the White House said Tuesday, after an attack which could complicate the US president's push for peace in Gaza.
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» GAZA CITY - Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said on Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.
Thais and Cambodians refuse to quit homes on clash frontier
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» SURIN (THAILAND) - Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand's border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his buffalo herd -- stubbornly risking his life to tend his livestock.