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Erdogan sees end in sight for US sanctions on Turkish defense sector

ISTANBUL: Turkiye has seen an easing of US sanctions on its defense sector since Donald Trump became president, with steps toward ending the measure advancing quickly, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday.“We...

World’s biggest poultry exporter Brazil confirms bird flu outbreak

Brazil exports make up 35 percent of global chicken trade SAO PAULO: Brazil, the world’s largest poultry exporter, confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu...

Kremlin refuses to comment on alleged Istanbul negotiation terms

"Negotiations are taking place behind closed doors, just as they should - to ensure they are productive," Dmitry Peskov noted MOSCOW, May 17 - Moscow is not commenting on...

Israel says killed Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon

One person was killed in an Israeli “drone strike” on a vehicle in south Lebanon’s Tyre district The Israeli military said in a statement that its forces...

US seeks to revive NATO-Russia council to aid security dialogue around Ukraine — Bloomberg

Dialogue between Russia and NATO was officially suspended in 2021 NEW YORK - The United States has proposed reviving security talks under the NATO-Russia Council as part of...

Syria and DP World ink $800 million deal for port development

Syria is seeking to attract foreign investments to boost its struggling economy CAIRO : The Syrian government and DP World signed a memorandum of understanding ...

54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Multiple airstrikes hit Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis overnight into Thursday, killing more than 50 people in a second consecutive night of heavy bombing.

Argentina orders immigration crackdown with new decree to ‘make Argentina great again’

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei issued a decree on Wednesday curbing immigration to the South American nation, a move coinciding with the immigration restrictions put in place by the...

Saudi Arabia signs deals worth more than $300 billion with US, crown prince confirms

Trump described crown prince as “very great man like no other” and “greatest representative of his people” Prince Mohammed said Kingdom looking at $600bn of investment opportunities, hoped this...

Trump heads to UAE as it hopes to advance AI ambitions

A string of business agreements has been inked during Trump’s four-day swing through the Gulf region DOHA: US President Donald Trump was due to end...