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Israel cuts off EU Foreign Affairs chief

Israel

Israel cuts off EU Foreign Affairs chief

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing "all contact" with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what he said were remarks attributed to her comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.

UAE introduces new age limit for social media users

United Arab Emirates

UAE introduces new age limit for social media users

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, the government's media office said, making it the first Arab country to introduce such a measure.

Hormuz springs back to life

Saudi Arabia

Hormuz springs back to life

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with six million barrels of crude onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran over an end to the conflict, ship tracking data showed on Thursday.

Israel, U.S. discuss Lebanon troop presence

Lebanon

Israel, U.S. discuss Lebanon troop presence

Israel is holding negotiations with the U.S. as it seeks to continue its deployment of troops in southern Lebanon, two Israeli officials including a senior Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Reuters on Thursday.

A softer touch, Trump tells Netanyahu

Lebanon

A softer touch, Trump tells Netanyahu

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the U.S. president's latest public rebuke to his partner in the war on Iran.

Saudi Arabia stresses verification in Iran nuclear deal

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia stresses verification in Iran nuclear deal

The most important issue in imminent nuclear talks between Iran and the United States is how Iran's nuclear programme will be policed, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday.

Israel training Somaliland forces, but no base in sight

Israel

Israel training Somaliland forces, but no base in sight

Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said on Wednesday, as the breakaway territory appealed for Israeli investment in agriculture and other sectors.

Trump wants Syria to tackle Hezbollah

Syria

Trump wants Syria to tackle Hezbollah

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had spoken to Syria's leader about combatting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a day after criticizing Israel for killing too many civilians and not getting the job done.

Iran deal offers Hezbollah a lifeline

Hezbollah

Iran deal offers Hezbollah a lifeline

Iran's interim deal with the U.S. looks set to bolster Hezbollah's political and financial hand in Lebanon, with Tehran promising more funding for its ally once cash starts to flow, according to four sources familiar with ties between Tehran and the group.

Trump slams Israel's Lebanon campaign

Lebanon

Trump slams Israel's Lebanon campaign

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rare public rebuke of Israel's military tactics in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah militants, saying it was unnecessary to bomb entire apartment buildings to hunt militants.

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