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2044 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Trump may delay Iran attacks absent new provocations, sources say · US President Donald Trump is considering pausing strikes on Iran without new hostile actions.
- Trump, Putin push trilateral summit; Xi reluctant Shenzhen APEC host · Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin seek a three-way meeting with Xi Jinping at Shenzhen APEC.
- UN Climate Chief Urges Speed At Divided COP31 Climate Summit · UN climate head Simon Stiell calls for fast progress at deadlocked COP31 talks in Turkey.
- UN rights chief demands Houthi group return body of detained Yemeni staff member · UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk demands Houthi group return body of Yemeni staff member Mohammad el Shami, detained for over two years.
- ICC closes part of Afghanistan investigations into US troops · ICC judges close part of Afghanistan investigations focusing on US troops and ISIS-K, shifting focus to Taliban actions since 2021.
- Turkey and Qatar Sign Mutual Defence Agreement Pledging Unified Stance · Turkey and Qatar signed a mutual defence agreement pledging unified response to attacks.
- UN chief urges drastic emissions cuts as COP31 climate talks face fossil fuel divisions · UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate emissions reductions as COP31 climate talks in Turkey face resistance from fossil fuel producers.
- Syria reverses US citizen visa restrictions following public backlash · Syria canceled new pre-approval visa requirements for US citizens after backlash.
- Al Gore criticizes Saudi Arabia's climate negotiation power · Al Gore calls Saudi Arabia's influence over climate negotiations 'insane' and advocates for reforming UN decision-making processes.
- Palestinian Teen Reunites with Family After Month in Israeli Jail · 15-year-old Palestinian Ezzedine al-Lahalia is released from Israeli jail and reunites with his family after paying $1,500 bail.
- Global oil market returns to surplus as Gulf exports rebound · IEA reports global oil supply exceeded demand in October following Gulf export recovery.
- Israeli opposition fears Netanyahu may strike Iran to block Eisenkot's government formation · Israeli opposition leaders fear Netanyahu could provoke Iran to reignite military conflict to prevent Eisenkot's government formation.
- France Condemns Israel's Ban on Left-Leaning Politician Melenchon · France criticizes Israel's decision to ban Jean-Luc Melenchon and Mathilde Panot over anti-Israel statements.
- IAEA Expresses Growing Concern Over Uninspected Iranian Enrichment Plant · The IAEA reports increased concern over Iran's undisclosed uranium-enrichment plant in Isfahan, which remains unvisited by inspectors.
- Gaza Child's Burn Treatment Halted by Israeli Aid Restrictions · Six-year-old Gaza girl Masa Yassin's burn treatment faces interruption due to Israeli restrictions on MSF's medical supplies
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim Attack on US Radar in Bahrain · Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have targeted a US early-warning radar in Bahrain, marking the first such attack on American assets in a Gulf country since September.
- Air crash report publication falls short of safety goals, advocates say · Safety advocates criticize the lack of published air crash reports to improve aviation safety.
- House Democratic Leader Jeffries Calls for 'Dramatic Change' in Middle East Policy · House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries advocates for a two-state solution and potential shifts in US Middle East policy following midterm elections.
- Nvidia CEO's Resignation Amid Espionage Scandal Sparks Uncertainty for Middle East AI Ambitions · Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's resignation over an espionage scandal raises concerns about the future of the Middle East's AI initiatives reliant on the company's technology.
- Saudi Arabia Pressures EU to Designate Houthis as Terrorists · Saudi Arabia urges the EU to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist group, but European officials remain cautious due to concerns over peace processes and practical implications.
- Gadi Eisenkot meets Netanyahu to block Iran strikes during government transition · Incoming Israeli leader Gadi Eisenkot met Netanyahu to halt Iran military action during transition.
- Nine-month-old baby dies of hypothermia in Gaza amid harsh weather · A nine-month-old baby died of hypothermia in a displacement tent in Gaza due to harsh weather and flooding.
- Turkey hosts Libyan commander Khaled Hifter for unification talks · Libyan National Army chief Khaled Hifter visits Ankara amid Turkey's Libya unification push
- Bilal Erdogan Visits Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions · Bilal Erdogan, son of Turkish President Erdogan, visits Lebanon to strengthen ties amid regional geopolitical dynamics.
- UK jury convicts two Iranian men of spying on London journalists · UK jury finds two Iranian men guilty of spying for Tehran on London-based targets.
- Trump rejects Iran deal, directs Vance to prioritize domestic corruption · President Trump claims US no longer needs Iran deal and directs Vice President JD Vance to focus on domestic corruption
- Oman addresses oil tanker grounding and environmental risks in Strait of Hormuz · Oman's National Emergency Management Committee discusses handling of oil tanker grounding off Al Qibliyah Island and environmental risks.
- Trump urges Vance to focus on domestic corruption, rejects Iran deal · President Trump criticizes Vice President JD Vance for focusing on Iran and urges him to address corruption in Democratic cities.
- Wizz Air CEO urges Europe-wide security coordination after bomb threats · Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi calls for Europe-wide coordination on bomb threats following a series of hoax alerts
- UAE's Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah reopen beaches after oil spill from damaged tanker · UAE's Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah emirates reopen beaches after controlling pollution from an oil spill caused by a damaged tanker.