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2,600 years of history: Baghdad honours its Jewish past

Iraq

2,600 years of history: Baghdad honours its Jewish past

Behind a carved wooden door on Baghdad’s historic al-Rashid Street, Iraq’s first Jewish museum has opened its doors. Named “Shamash,” it tells the story of a community that once thrived in Iraq for more than 2,500 years, before almost entirely disappearing

US voters head to polls to deliver midterm verdict on Trump

Politics

US voters head to polls to deliver midterm verdict on Trump

Americans headed to the polls in Tuesday's midterm elections to deliver a verdict on the first two years of President Donald Trump's second term, with surveys and nonpartisan analysts favoring Democrats to wrest the House of Representatives from Republicans while control of the Senate remains uncertain.

Trump to halt US aid to Israel after 2026

Israel

Trump to halt US aid to Israel after 2026

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year.

Aramco profit jumps 35%

Saudi Arabia

Aramco profit jumps 35%

Saudi oil giant Aramco reported on Tuesday a 34.6% rise in third-quarter net profit, as the war in the Middle East continued to push oil prices higher despite repeated attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

Talks multiply, deal stays out of reach

Iran

Talks multiply, deal stays out of reach

Iran and the United States are far from reaching a deal to end the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, despite heightened diplomatic efforts to prevent a potential return to active conflict after the US midterm elections.

The 19 seats no one wants, but everyone needs

Israel

The 19 seats no one wants, but everyone needs

Outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called for a broad coalition that excludes Israel’s Arab parties, claiming the right to lead it after his Likud party finished first in the election. The Arab parties, meanwhile, urged the opposition to “accept reality” and rely on their votes.

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