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Taliban Ban Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan
The Taliban have outlawed cultivation of drugs, including opium poppy, across Afghanistan, the world’s biggest opium producer, which…
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Dissolves Parliament, Calls for New Elections
Pakistan's prime minister, Imran Khan, moved to dissolve the country's parliament after blocking a no-confidence vote that would…
Jordan’s Prince Hamza Renounces Royal Title, Protesting Policies
Prince Hamza bin al-Hussein, a former heir to Jordan's throne who was placed under house arrest last year,…
UNHRC Approves 4 Anti-Israel Resolutions, Calls for Limited Arms Embargo
The council was an "echo chamber of fantasy and hatred against Israel," Ambassador Meirav Eilon-Shahar said.
Clashes Break out Between Palestinians, Cops in Jerusalem on Second Ramadan Night
Rioters again hurl glass bottles, other objects at police; officers respond with riot dispersal measures, using stun grenades and batons while arresting 10.
Counterterrorism Police Arrest Palestinian on Route 6 Suspected of Planning Attack
Yamam officers take the man, who was in Israel illegally, for questioning, alleging intention to carry out ‘terror activity’ amid string of deadly attacks.
Turkish Prosecutor Requests Transfer of Khashoggi Trial to Saudi Arabia
U.S. intelligence report said Saudi prince ordered operation
IDF Chief Said to Warn Terror Wave Could Spread to Jewish, Israeli Targets Abroad
Kohavi reportedly tells Security Cabinet there is a fear terror in Israel could spur ‘copycat’ attacks around the world; Mossad, Shin Bet to step up protection efforts
Calls to Ban Iran From World Cup for Tear-Gassing Women to Bar Access at Match
Iranian regime security forces on Tuesday used tear gas and pepper spray on women who sought to watch a soccer game between Lebanon and Iran.
Netanyahu Tells Congressmen That the Iran Deal is Bad for the U.S.
Former Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Congress at a special virtual mission on Thursday.