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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Reach the Middle East in the Coming Days

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Reach the Middle East in the Coming Days

It has been reported that a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group and other forces are expected to arrive in the Middle East in the coming days. Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that warships were moving toward Iran “as a precaution,” Western media, citing sources within the U.S. administration, reported that a U.S. aircraft carrier...

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Nineteen States Sign Charter of US-Formed Board of Peace for Gaza in Davos

Nineteen States Sign Charter of US-Formed Board of Peace for Gaza in Davos

The charter of the US-formed Board of Peace for Gaza in Davos was signed by 19 countries and the self-proclaimed Kosovo, according to the broadcast of the event on Thursday. In addition to the United States, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United...

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Barrack Meets with the SDF

Barrack Meets with the SDF

U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack announced on social media that he had met with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Barrack said the meeting addressed compliance with the March 18 agreement. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Ankara Tom Barrack said, “Today I met with Mazloum Abdi and Ilham Ahmed,” adding that...

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Putin: Russia-Palestine Ties Are Special, Have Deep Roots

Putin: Russia-Palestine Ties Are Special, Have Deep Roots

Relations between Russia and Palestine have deep roots and are of a special nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. “Relations between Russia and Palestine have deep roots and are of a special quality,” Putin said at a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow. Putin called the trend towards an increase in...

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Putin Discusses Trump’s “Peace Council” Initiative with Security Council Members

Putin Discusses Trump’s “Peace Council” Initiative with Security Council Members

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to establish a “Peace Council” in the context of the Gaza Strip with members of Russia’s Security Council. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a “Peace Council” for the Gaza Strip, as well as Russia’s invitation to participate in...

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Gaza Peace Council Expands: Bahrain and the UAE Join

Gaza Peace Council Expands: Bahrain and the UAE Join

It has been reported that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have agreed to join the Gaza Peace Council established by U.S. President Donald Trump. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States. The statement noted that the decision is...

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India’s Energy Move: $3 Billion LNG Deal Signed with the UAE

India’s Energy Move: $3 Billion LNG Deal Signed with the UAE

India has signed a 10-year LNG agreement with the United Arab Emirates. While the deal aims to increase bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, uncertainty remains over a potential trade agreement with the United States. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in New Delhi...

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Pakistan’s “Combat Tested” Jets Boost Weapons Sales

Pakistan’s “Combat Tested” Jets Boost Weapons Sales

Pakistan’s defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted ‘combat tested’ tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers. Islamabad has held talks with 13 countries, six to eight of which are in an advanced stage, for deals involving JF-17 jets...

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UN Secretary-General Guterres: We Did Not Receive an Invitation to the Gaza Peace Council

UN Secretary-General Guterres: We Did Not Receive an Invitation to the Gaza Peace Council

UN Secretary-General Guterres announced that he did not receive an invitation from U.S. President Trump to the Gaza “Peace Council.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres did not receive an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the U.S.-led Gaza “Peace Council.” Speaking at a daily press briefing, Guterres’ spokesperson Farhan Haq said, “I am not...

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There are few Reasons to Believe that America Wants to Bring Peace to Gaza; But There is More than Enough History to Warrant Caution

There are few Reasons to Believe that America Wants to Bring Peace to Gaza; But There is More than Enough History to Warrant Caution

Resit Kemal As, Editor-in-Chief, World Of Global   When the phrase “peacekeeping force” is first mentioned for Gaza, it sounds appealing. After all, who could be against peace? But when the issue is Gaza—and especially when the architect of the idea is the United States—one cannot help but feel uneasy. History has taught us this...