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Jun 01, 2025
Istanbul [Turkey], June 1: Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi, who leads the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northeast Syria, said his group is in direct contact with Turkey and open to improving relations, including a potential meeting with President Erdogan. This marks a major diplomatic gesture, considering past conflicts between the SDF and Turkish forces during Syria's civil war.
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds
Al Hamriyah Port fire contained with no injuries reported
National Agriculture Centre, Sheraa forge strategic partnership to advance AgriTech entrepreneurship in UAE
Ministry of Climate Change & Environment launches first National Agricultural Guidance Forum to drive sustainable transformation
Speaker of Arab Parliament congratulates Shaikha Al Nowais on her election as UNWTO Secretary General
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Tanzania trains 800 tourist vehicle drivers ahead of peak season
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Egypt condemns Israel's decision to build new settlements in West Bank
Cairo [Egypt], May 31: Egypt on Friday condemned Israel's decision to establish 22 new settlements in the West Bank.
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Khartoum [Sudan], May 31: At least six people were killed and 15 others injured on Friday in a drone strike targeting a hospital in El-Obeid,...
At least 26 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks on three towns in W. Sudan: gov't
Khartoum [Sudan], May 31: At least 26 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on three towns in Sudan's western...
At UN, US says Russia's Putin should take Ukraine ceasefire deal
Moscow [Russia], May 31: The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that its proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine was "Russia's...
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Taipei [Taiwan], May 31: The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as...
Possible new dwarf planet spotted near the edge of the solar system
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Australia's emissions rose in 2024
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Chinese envoy criticizes U.S. handling of resolution on South Sudan sanctions
US allows to revoke legal status of more than 500,000 immigrants
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