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Pope Leo says unity, peace possible in Middle East despite challenges

Pope Leo says unity, peace possible in Middle East despite challenges

Head of Vatican addresses gathering attended by more than 300 religious figures in Beirut

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Trump says US ‘satisfied’ with progress in Syria
01.12.2025

Trump says US ‘satisfied’ with progress in Syria

US president highlights sanctions relief as helpful in Syria’s transition

Iran detains 2 South Koreans over smuggling charges: Report
01.12.2025

Iran detains 2 South Koreans over smuggling charges: Report

2 South Koreans, 1 Iranian national reportedly detained around Nov. 20 in southwestern Iran

Israeli army renews violation of Syria’s sovereignty with 2 raids in Quneitra countryside
01.12.2025

Israeli army renews violation of Syria’s sovereignty with 2 raids in Quneitra countryside

Israeli forces advanced toward villages of Saida al-Hanout, Ein Zivan, says local media

Egyptian president inaugurates international defense industries expo in Cairo
01.12.2025

Egyptian president inaugurates international defense industries expo in Cairo

EDEX 2025 hosts official delegations from more than 100 countries, around 45,000 specialized visitors

Why Netanyahu’s pardon request traps Israeli president in a political dilemma?
01.12.2025

Why Netanyahu’s pardon request traps Israeli president in a political dilemma?

Herzog is considering conditioning Netanyahu’s withdrawal from politics and halting controversial judicial amendments in return for pardon in corruption trial, Israeli media says