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Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Feb 17, 2025

Jerusalem [Israel], February 17: Israel has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of predecessor Joe Biden, the defence ministry said on Sunday.

Five Iraqi banks to be banned from US dollar transactions

Feb 17, 2025

Trump says he could meet with Putin 'very soon' on Ukraine

Feb 17, 2025

US energy department says less than 50 purged from nuclear security office

Feb 17, 2025

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Egypt, Jordan emphasise necessity of starting reconstruction of Gaza Strip without displacing Palestinians

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Cairo [Egypt], February 17: Egypt and Jordan emphasised the necessity of immediately starting the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, without displacing the Palestinians from their land.

UN chief welcomes continued Gaza ceasefire, hostage release

Feb 17, 2025

New York [US], February 17: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the latest round of hostage releases in Gaza and the continued implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.