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US Government Renews Calls For Release Of Austin Tice

US government urges Syria to release American journalist Austin Tice, abducted in 2012. Efforts ongoing to secure his release. Another American, Majd Kamal...

Biden, Harris briefed on Middle East situation as fear of Iran retaliation grows

The US national security team briefed President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris on US efforts to "support the defense of Israel" and "continued diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tension". Israel confirmed it would send a delegation to a new round of Gaza peace talks in Doha set for Thursday,…

France 24 · Aug 14, 2024

U.S. Secretary Of State Postpones Middle East Trip Over Security Concerns

U.S. Secretary of State delays Middle East trip amid heightened security concerns and ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Cease-fire talks planned as tensions rise.

US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza

Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2024

State Department Satisfied With Israeli Efforts To Address Rights Abuses

State Department allows aid to Israeli military unit after addressing human rights abuses in the West Bank.

US will keep aid flowing to an Israeli unit accused of rights abuses, citing remediation efforts

The State Department says it's opted against what would have been its first-ever blocking of aid to an Israeli military unit over rights abuses

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024

Jim Jordan demands documents from Mayorkas, Blinken related to attempted Trump assassination

The man in question was arrested last month and was allegedly planning murders-for-hire. He is not related to Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at Trump in Pennsylvania in mid July

Latin Times · Aug 9, 2024

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Israel Vows To Target New Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel targets Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for his role in past terrorist attacks and ongoing conflict, with U.S. acknowledging his influence on potential ce...

Hamas Names Alleged October 7 Mastermind As New Leader

Hamas named the alleged mastermind of the deadliest attack in Israeli history as its new leader, further inflaming regional tensions as the Gaza war entered its 11th month on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024

Hamas Appoints Yahya Sinwar As New Leader

Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as leader amid calls for cease-fire in Israel conflict. International efforts focus on civilian well-being and de-escalation.

Middle East crisis: US warns Israel and Iran that conflict must not escalate – as it happened

Antony Blinken says US has been ‘engaged in intense diplomacy’ as the region braces for attacks from Iran and its allies

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hamas chooses Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as their new leader

The Palestinian militant group Hamas chose Yahya Sinwar as its new leader after Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a presumed Israeli strike

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Israel vows to kill new Hamas chief Sinwar as US warns against escalation

Israel's army chief vowed on Wednesday to pursue and eliminate Yahya Sinwar, who was named leader of Hamas following the killing of his predecessor in Tehran last week. Earlier in the day, Israeli forces raided the Balata refugee camp near the city of Nablus and destroyed the local headquarters of…

France 24 · Aug 7, 2024

Hamas Names Sinwar New Chief As Region Braces For Iran Retaliation Against Israel

Hamas on Tuesday named Yahya Sinwar, the man Israel says masterminded the October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war, as its new political chief following last week's killing of his predecessor Ismail Haniyeh. The announcement came with the Middle East on edge as it awaited Iran's retaliation over the…

International Business Times · Aug 7, 2024

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AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Middle East ceasefire 'never more urgent': Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following talks with her US counterpart.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024

US plans more frequent bomber deployments to Australia amid China’s ‘escalatory behaviour’

Australia-US talks also turn to Middle East conflict as representatives ramp up calls for Gaza ceasefire

International Business Times · Aug 6, 2024

US Working 'Around The Clock' To Avert Mideast Escalation

The United States said it was working "around the clock" to avert an all-out war in the Middle East, as Israel remained on high alert Tuesday for potential Iranian retaliation for two high-profile killings.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

US soldiers wounded in huge rocket attack on Iraq base as fears of Middle East war grow

Attack comes days after assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr

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International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024

US In 'Around-the-clock' Push Against Mideast War

US President Joe Biden held crisis talks on Monday on a potential Iranian counterattack on Israel as his administration said it was working around the clock to avoid all-out war in the Middle East.

The Conversation · Aug 5, 2024

In ‘bamboo diplomacy,’ late Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong left a path for smaller nations to navigate great-power rivalries

As a rule, the U.S. secretary of state does not attend the funeral of the general secretary of a Communist party.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2024

Flurry Of Diplomacy To Ease Mideast Tensions As Israel Awaits Iran Attack

Diplomatic pressure mounted Monday to avoid an escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile killings that have sent regional tensions soaring, while numerous governments urged their citizens to leave Lebanon.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024

Evacuation plan to rescue Britons in Lebanon being tested as commercial flights sell out

Britain and other countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon while commercial flights are still running

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2024

Iran and Hezbollah attack on Israel imminent, Blinken tells G7: Report

US says seeking to limit attacks and response, urges G7 allies to use diplomatic pressure to try to avert regional war.

International Business Times · Aug 3, 2024

Thousands In Venezuela Protest Maduro's Victory Claim

Thousands of people, led by a top opposition figure, gathered across Venezuela on Saturday to protest the widely disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro, as his supporters responded to his own call for competing rallies.

Reason · Aug 3, 2024

Maduro Is Bad for Venezuela and Bad for the U.S.

His rule threatens U.S. interests by stifling market opportunities, fueling illegal immigration, and elevating regional security risks.

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