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Publication date: 27 February 2024
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The Taliban were invited but refused to attend. There was no decision on appointing a UN special envoy for Afghanistan as mandated recently, although UN Secretary-General Antonio…

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Publication date: 1 December 2023
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India has refused to criticise any Israeli actions in the Gaza war, but at the same time, it has reiterated its support for a two-state solution to the wider Israeli-Palestinian…

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Publication date: 31 May 2019
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US/MIDDLE EAST: Partners prepare new anti-Iran push
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Publication date: 1 April 2019
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MIDDLE EAST: Arab League summit shows ongoing division
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Publication date: 16 February 2016
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The United States, Russia and other international powers agreed a cessation of hostilities in Munich last week, scheduled to begin on February 18. However, the deal requires…

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