Tag: Middle East

  • Trump Touts $142 Billion Arms Deal on Saudi Arabia

    Trump Touts $142 Billion Arms Deal on Saudi Arabia

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    US President Donald Trump has said the US has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip – a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment. U Day one of the trip saw the two sides announce a $142bn (£107bn) arms deal, as well as a raft…

  • Massive Explosion at Major Iranian Port Kills 14, Injures Over 750

    Massive Explosion at Major Iranian Port Kills 14, Injures Over 750

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    At least 14 people have been killed and 750 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran’s key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country’s largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning. It blew out windows and roofs of nearby buildings and destroyed…

  • Hamas Set to Release Three More Israeli Hostages Amid Ceasefire Deal

    Hamas Set to Release Three More Israeli Hostages Amid Ceasefire Deal

    Hamas is expected to release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in the Gaza Strip in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. They have been named by Hamas as male civilians Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy. So far, 18 hostages have been freed since the ceasefire began on 19 January with…