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UN chief renews push for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sudan

The New Arab 15 Feb 2026
The United Nations is "fully committed" to piling on pressure for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, which has been devastated by nearly three years of civil war, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday ... ....
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Danish PM says Trump's 'desire' to own Greenland persists

The New Arab 15 Feb 2026
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Saturday she believed US President Donald Trump still desires to own Greenland despite dialling back his recent threats to seize it by force ... "Unfortunately, I think the desire is the same." ... ....
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Syria FM says talks with Israel exclude occupied Golan Heights

The New Arab 15 Feb 2026
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Saturday that negotiations on a security deal with Israel were focused on areas Israel has recently occupied and excluded the broader issue of the occupied Golan Heights ... ....
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Palestinian NGO condemns Ben-Gvir's Palestinian prisoners video

The New Arab 15 Feb 2026
A Palestinian NGO has denounced what it called an Israeli act of revenge after a video showed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir overseeing the abuse of detainees in a military prison ... "I want one more thing ... ....
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Palestinian NGO condemns Israeli act of 'revenge' after prisoner abuse video

Khaleejtimes 15 Feb 2026
A Palestinian NGO has denounced what it called an Israeli act of revenge after a video showed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir overseeing the abuse of detainees in a military prison ... "I want one more thing.
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Cyprus Hosts EU Workshop on Civilian Evacuation Efforts in MENA Region

Famagusta Gazette 14 Feb 2026
As part of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Cyprus Military Representation to the EU has hosted a high‑level workshop on the EU’s role in supporting civilian evacuation operations across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Lebanon's Berri says parliamentary election must be held on time

The New Arab 14 Feb 2026
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Friday he was committed to holding a parliamentary election as scheduled on 10 May, despite calls from some politicians to postpone the vote ... ....
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Son of last shah urges international intervention in Iran

The New Arab 14 Feb 2026
The exiled son of Iran's last shah renewed calls for international intervention to support the Iranian people on Friday, as the opposition figure urged Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrations against the Islamic Republic ... ....
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Trump hails 'tremendous day for Middle East' as leaders sign Gaza declaration

Khaleejtimes 14 Feb 2026
US President Donald Trump hailed a "tremendous day for the Middle East" as he and regional leaders signed a declaration meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners ... Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
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