Conflict

Over $71B Needed Over Next Decade to Rebuild Gaza: UN, EU

More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday.

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EU to Gauge Member States’ Willingness to Punish Israel

The EU's top diplomat said Monday the bloc will gauge the willingness of member states to take measures against Israel, after Spain re-upped demands to suspend a cooperation deal.

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Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Syria Shut for Nearly 13 Years

Iraq reopened a once-bustling border crossing with Syria on Monday, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

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Iran Not Planning to Attend Talks With US in Pakistan

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the US, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan.

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Iran Military Vows to ‘Soon Respond’ After US Destroyer Hits Cargo Ship

Iran's military has vowed to respond after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade.

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Israel Vows to Level Homes in Lebanon, Counter Threats With ‘Full Force’

Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah.

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Israel Army Says Soldier Killed in South Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Saturday that a soldier was killed the day before in southern Lebanon, where a ceasefire came into effect earlier this week.

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Cuba ‘Ready’ for Possible US Attack: President

Cuban President Diaz-Canel said his country was "ready" for a possible US attack following months of mounting pressure from President Trump.

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Iran ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Peace Talks With US

Tehran is "cautiously optimistic" about its negotiations on ending hostilities with the US, the Iranian ambassador to the UN said on Thursday, expressing hope for a "meaningful outcome."

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Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire

Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.

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