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Sunday, 17 January 2021

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Deadly clashes erupt in Iraq again between protesters and security forces Iraqi parliament to convene on 2021 budget bill next week Pro-Iran militias threaten Iraqi PM not to test their patience Trump threatens Iran after embassy attack in Iraq Erbil, Baghdad Agree on 2021 Budget Law: Deputy PM Saudi, U.S. Forces Conduct Joint Aviation Integration Exercise in Arabian Gulf US says will 'react' if Iran seeks to avenge Soleimani killing Iranian-backed militias' rockets target US embassy in Baghdad Netanyahu after vaccine jab: 'I feel great. Go get vaccinated!' Posters of Soleimani, al-Mohandes hoisted inside Iraq’s parliament

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Libya talks make progress towards new temporary government, U.N. says

16 January 2021 10:33 PM

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U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Iran in final days of Trump presidency

16 January 2021 10:29 PM

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Iran fires long-range missiles into Indian Ocean in military drill - media

16 January 2021 10:27 PM

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European powers warn Iran over uranium metal plans

16 January 2021 10:11 PM

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Iranian Guard holds anti-warship ballistic missile drill

16 January 2021 10:07 PM

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Saudi embassy in US urges citizens in Washington to avoid protest sites 16 January 2021 04:03 PM

Houthi drone attack targeting Saudi Arabia strongly condemned 16 January 2021 01:46 PM

WHO against vaccine passports as a condition for travel 'for the time being' 16 January 2021 01:41 PM

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World Migration Down 30 Percent due to Pandemic: UN 16 January 2021 01:36 PM

Arab Coalition destroys 3 armed drones fired by Houthis targeting Saudi Arabia 15 January 2021 09:41 PM

Pentagon Says Number of US Troops in Iraq Reduced to 2,500 15 January 2021 09:08 PM

Deir ez-Zor: SDF Releases Eight Detainees 15 January 2021 09:05 PM

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Khamenei deprives Iranian people of COVID-19 vaccines 15 January 2021 05:13 PM

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Iran reports 6,485 COVID-19 cases, 1,318,295 in total 15 January 2021 04:38 PM

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Iranian IRGC drones in drill mirror those in Saudi attacks 15 January 2021 04:19 PM

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Wary of Biden tack on Iran, Israel revisits military options, newspaper says 14 January 2021 05:49 PM

The Arab coalition naval force intercepted and destroyed the Houthi booby trapped boat in the Red Sea. (Supplied)

State media: Iran fires cruise missiles during naval drill 14 January 2021 05:30 PM

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UN watchdog confirms another Iranian breach of nuclear deal 14 January 2021 05:27 PM

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WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate coronavirus pandemic origins 14 January 2021 05:16 PM

Beirut explosion

Interpol red notices issued for ship captain, owner over Beirut blast - Lebanese state media 13 January 2021 09:00 PM

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Iran says research on uranium metal-based fuel has started - Twitter 13 January 2021 08:42 PM

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U.S. imposes new sanctions on Iranian foundations in last days of Trump's term 13 January 2021 08:35 PM

Israel strikes against Syria

Israel launches major air strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria 13 January 2021 08:16 PM

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Iran launches missile drill amid rising tensions with U.S 13 January 2021 08:07 PM

Kuwaiti Prime Minister Resigns 13 January 2021 07:41 PM

Saudi Arabia warns citizens, residents against traveling to 12 countries without permission 13 January 2021 07:38 PM

US targets Khamenei, his associates in fresh sanctions 13 January 2021 07:34 PM

Landmine Blasts Kill Five Children in East of Syria 13 January 2021 07:13 PM

Turkish Convoy Enters Syria: Monitor 13 January 2021 07:11 PM

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ISIS attack kills 8 regime loyalists in east Syria 12 January 2021 05:25 PM

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WHO experts to arrive in Wuhan for delayed virus probe 12 January 2021 05:19 PM

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Egypt reopens airspace to Qatar 12 January 2021 05:10 PM

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Pompeo, in Tuesday speech, to accuse Iran of al Qaeda links: sources 12 January 2021 05:02 PM

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Iran demands sanctions 'snapback' removed in any new nuclear talks 12 January 2021 04:58 PM

Lebanon tightens lockdown, imposes 24-hour curfew, as hospitals buckle 11 January 2021 11:54 PM

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Iran tells SKorea its seized vessel a matter for the courts 11 January 2021 11:49 PM

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Bahrain says it will open airspace to Qatar from Monday 11 January 2021 03:22 PM

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Pope unsure if March trip to Iraq can take place because of COVID-19 11 January 2021 03:20 PM

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US intends to designate Houthi movement in Yemen as foreign terror group 11 January 2021 03:16 PM

Yemen's govt welcomes US move to label Houthi militia as terrorist outfit 11 January 2021 01:50 PM

Strait of Hormuz

Iran tells South Korea not to politicise seized vessel, demands release of funds 10 January 2021 11:30 PM