April 8, 2021 Afghanistan, Eurasia, South East Asia
fghan security forces have recaptured a key district from the Taliban in the southern Kandahar Province in an operation that killed and wounded dozens of militants, the Ministry of Defense said on April 5. Local officials also confirmed that the Arghandab district in the outskirts of the provincial capital, Kandahar …
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April 8, 2021 Eurasia
Taipei, April 5 (CNA) A total of 10 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Monday, including bombers and fighter jets, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said in a report later that day. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft involved in the mission were four …
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April 8, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
The United States refers to Jordan’s King Abdullah II as an “invaluable and indispensable strategic partner.” Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, half brother to Jordanian King Abdullah II and a former crown prince, has signed a statement affirming loyalty to the king, seemingly putting an end to the rift among the …
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April 8, 2021 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
A senior Israeli military official has declared on Friday that his country has the ability to “completely destroy Iran’s nuclear programme.” Tal Kalman, head of the Strategic Division and the Third-Circle Directorate of the Israeli army, told Israel Today that 2020 was a “good” year concerning war against Iran. Kalman …
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April 6, 2021 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient
The United States and Iran will meet for indirect talks in Vienna on Tuesday aimed at reviving the landmark 2015 nuclear deal. FRANCE 24 spoke with Sahil Shah, policy fellow at the European Leadership Network, where he leads the organisation’s efforts to strengthen nuclear and regional diplomacy with Iran. What …
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April 6, 2021 Eurasia, Iran, Middle Orient, South East Asia
In a recent televised speech, Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah claimed that the Biden administration’s top priority today was to prevent the formation of a major alliance or axis between China, Russia, and Iran. Nasrallah also claimed that the United States and Israel were today in a state of …
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April 6, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Abrupt decision to remove Patriot missiles from Saudi Arabia shows Biden considers Iran the region’s real power The Biden administration has pulled three Patriot missile batteries out of Saudi Arabia and is ending the permanent stationing of an aircraft carrier in the region. According to the government, the Patriots and …
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April 6, 2021 Iran, Middle Orient
Intelligence officials in Iran have said that they arrested an Israeli spy in its Easter Azerbaijan province, northwest of the country. Iran Press/ Iran News: The Director-General of East Azerbaijan Intelligence Department announced the arrest of an Israeli spy and several spies connected with the security services of various countries …
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April 6, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said “the UAE remains committed to supporting stability and progress for Iraq and its people” as he received Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mustafa Al Kadhimi, on Sunday. Bin Zayed hosted an official reception ceremony for Al Kadhimi at Qasr Al Watan, which included …
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April 6, 2021 Eurasia, Middle Orient
Received by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi highlighted the importance of Iraq-UAE relations, hoping that his visit will help boost cooperation between the two countries in serving the interests of the peoples of the entire region.
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