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Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers.

Passengers from Iran arrive to Najaf airport after it reopened on July 16, 2018.

Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021

Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople.

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Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid

The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai.

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Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology

The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts.

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Turkish technology fair comes to Azerbaijan

A Turkish boy uses a Turkish unmanned aircraft (ANKA) simulation unit on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Istanbul's new international airport, during the Teknofest aviation, space and technology fair.

US voices concern after Tunisia's Saied disbands judicial watchdog

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Iran talks to resume Tuesday as negotiations enter final phase

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Smoke billows following a reported airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, on March 7, 2021. - The Saudi-led military coalition mounted air strikes on Yemen's Huthi-controlled capital after it intercepted 10 drones launched by the Iran-backed rebels, state media reported. "The military operation targets Huthi military capabilities in Sanaa and a number of other provinces", the coalition was quoted as saying by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabia-led coalition ramps up airstrikes in Yemen after Houthi attacks

The United Nations said a grain port was bombed in Salif and six workers were wounded.

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Republican congressman introduces Iran human rights bill for Persian new year

The bill introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina would require investigations into alleged Iranian state human rights abuses.

Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu (C, front row with a blue mask), a human rights advocate and lawmaker from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and his colleagues pose after the parliament stripped his parliamentary seat, Ankara, Turkey, March 17, 2021.

Turkey arrests HDP officials in party crackdown

Qamishli coronavirus mural

Damascus hospitals' intensive care units full with coronavirus patients

The United Nations recently said there are more COVID-19 cases in Syria than the government has reported.

Arak water plant in 2011

Iran says it will 'cold test' modified Arak nuclear reactor

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Dubai unveils COVID-19 restrictions for Ramadan

Authorities in the emirate have urged residents to avoid holding large gatherings typical during the Muslim holy month.

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Erdogan seen on video call

Erdogan defends Putin over spat with Biden

Turkish President Erdogan said it was unbecoming of a head of state for Biden to call Putin a "killer."

Smoke billows during Marib clashes

UN Security Council urges Houthis to end escalation in Marib

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A worker hangs election campaign posters for Israel's Likud party bearing a portrait of its leader Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a billboard in the Israeli central city of Bnei Brak, on March 14, 2021. - On March 23, the 71-year-old wily politician faces his fourth re-election contest in less than two years, after repeatedly failing to unite a coalition behind him, despite his devoted right-wing base.

Emirati politician says Israel normalization should not be used in Israeli election

Former Minister of State Anwar Gargash made the bold comments following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again canceling his trip to Abu Dhabi.

A picture taken on on June 18, 2020, shows ca partial view of the port of Jebel Ali, operated by the Dubai-based giant ports operator DP World, in the southern outskirts of the Gulf emirate of Dubai, - The chairman of Dubai-based giant ports operator DP World said it is "preparing for the worst" with the full impact of coronavirus to hit in coming months, as global trade suffers its worst blow since World War II. The firm and its subsidiaries are a major source of cash for the emirate's economy, one of the

Dubai’s DP World maritime services company reports large profit losses for 2020

The Dubai-based company, which is owned by the UAE government, was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as were other sectors of the Emirati and Gulf economies.

2017 Brussels rally in support of Ahmadreza Djalali

Swedish-Iranian doctor held in Iran near death after 'cruel mistreatment': UN experts

Election campaign posters of Israel's Yisrael Beiteinu party bearing a portrait of its leader Avigdor Liberman (L), the Likud party showing its leader and incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (bottom-R), and opposition party leader Yair Lapid (top-R) hang on a construction site in the Israeli central city of Bnei Brak, on March 14, 2021. - On March 23, the Netanyahu faces his fourth re-election contest in less than two years, after repeatedly failing to unite a coalition behind him, despite his devot

Rival of Israeli prime minister warns of US Capitol style riot after election

Avigdor Liberman claimed without evidence that supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are planning an event similar to the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol if Netanyahu loses next week’s election.