Politics

Lebanese Army Feeling US, Israeli Heat Over Hezbollah Disarmament

Israeli and US pressure on Lebanon's army to speedily disarm militant group Hezbollah is intensifying, with the army chief canceling a visit to Washington after officials snubbed him.

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Sahel Nations Must Unite to Contain Raging Violence: UN Chief

UN Secretary-General Guterres called for Sahel nations to put aside their differences to tackle mounting attacks by armed groups.

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Trump Defends Saudi Prince Over Murder of Journalist

President Trump defended Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the murder of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Trump Says Will Talk to Venezuela’s Maduro, ‘OK’ With US Strikes on Mexico

President Trump said he will talk to Venezuela's Maduro, as the US' military buildup stokes tensions, and added that he would be "OK" with anti-drug strikes inside Mexico.

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Japan Warns Citizens in China Over Safety Amid Taiwan Row

Japan warned its citizens in China to be careful of their surroundings, as a diplomatic row spirals over Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

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Palestinian Patients Stranded in Jerusalem Hospitals Return to Gaza

Palestinian patients voluntarily went back to Gaza on Monday, having been unable to return to the territory for more than two years.

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Western Sahara Autonomy Plan Sparks Hopes of Progress

Many people in Western Sahara hope Morocco's autonomy plan for the area will accelerate development and end the territorial dispute.

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US to Designate Alleged Maduro-Led Cartel as Terrorist Group

The United States plans to classify a cartel that it says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro runs as a foreign terrorist organization.

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South Korean Military Proposes Talks With North to Avoid Border Clashes

South Korea's military proposed on Monday talks with the North to avoid border clashes, citing recent incursions by North Korean troops.

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Mali’s JNIM Jihadists: Armed Fighters or Politically Ambitious Belligerents?

Jihadist group JNIM has made itself the arch nemesis of Mali's junta, weakening the country's central government in an unprecedented manner.

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