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Turkey seeks cooperation with Egypt in Gaza

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu suggested cooperation between Ankara and Cairo on the Palestinian issue, a move seen unlikely as Cairo looks with suspicion at the Turkish role in the Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip. In the latest effort by Turkey to woo Egypt after years of political tension, …

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Erdogan tells Biden Turkey won’t change position on S-400s

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly told his US counterpart that Ankara won’t soften its stance on the Russian S-400 missile systems despite sanctions imposed by Washington over the purchase. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he informed US President Joe Biden that Ankara won’t change its position on the …

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King appoints new commission for political reform in Jordan

Jordan’s King Abdullah has formed a committee to revise two main pieces of legislation related to the political life in the kingdom, but activists are skeptical about the prospects for change. There is a sense of deja vu in Jordan following a royal order June 10 asking former Prime Minister …

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