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Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel released 90 Palestinian detainees early Monday from Ofer Military Prison in the occupied West Bank as part of a...
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Türkiye says fully implementing all phases of Gaza cease-fire deal ‘essential’
Türkiye said Wednesday that fully implementing all phases of the Gaza cease-fire deal between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel...
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Türkiye ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans attack that killed at least 10
Türkiye said on Wednesday that it is “deeply saddened” by the attack in New Orleans and hopes that the motive...
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Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapse: UN
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 01 (APP): Israel’s pattern of deadly attacks on and near hospitals in Gaza, and associated combat, have...
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Russia ascribes ship blast to ‘terrorist attack’
MOSCOW: A “terrorist act” sank the cargo ship that went down in international waters in the Mediterranean this week, the Russian state-owned...
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Gaza truce talks gain momentum as officials push for deal
WASHINGTON: An agreement to halt the 14-month-old war in Gaza and free prisoners held in the Palestinian enclave could be...
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US affirms Türkiye’s right to go after PKK but dodges questions on YPG
The US on Monday reaffirmed its recognition of Türkiye's "legitimate right" to go after the PKK but avoided a question...
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UN envoy urges increased aid for Syria in Damascus visit; U.S. in contact with new leaders
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP): The top UN envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for increased humanitarian aid in the...
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Netanyahu says Assad’s fall could strengthen Gaza hostage swap deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the fall of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad regime could lead to a hostage...
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Syria’s embattled Assad seeks to shore up support after Aleppo loss
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sought to shore up support from his allies Sunday, after a monitor said a shock rebel offensive saw...
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