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‘It would be fine if they took it all”: US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims

‘It would be fine if they took it all”: US envoy says about Israeli biblical claims

Mike Huckabee argues Israel has right to territory from Nile to Euphrates; defends Tel Aviv’s nuclear capabilities, cites Iran as threat

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Iran denies proposing zero enrichment, says US talks focus on keeping nuclear program ‘peaceful’
20.02.2026

Iran denies proposing zero enrichment, says US talks focus on keeping nuclear program ‘peaceful’

‘If anyone is seeking a solution to Iran’s nuclear program and wants to ensure that it remains peaceful, the only path is negotiation and a diplomatic solution,’ foreign minister says

Millions of Syrian children out of school as funding gaps threaten recovery: UNICEF envoy
20.02.2026

Millions of Syrian children out of school as funding gaps threaten recovery: UNICEF envoy

Education disruption, poverty, unexploded ordnance continue to endanger children despite reduced fighting, says Muzoon Almellehan

Unrest near presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden leaves casualties after new government convenes
20.02.2026

Unrest near presidential palace in Yemen’s Aden leaves casualties after new government convenes

Presidential source says security forces acted with ‘maximum restraint’

80,000 Palestinians attend 1st Friday prayers of Ramadan at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque
20.02.2026

80,000 Palestinians attend 1st Friday prayers of Ramadan at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Only 10,000 Palestinians from West Bank allowed to perform Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid Israeli restrictions

Renewed regional diplomacy raises hopes for Libya political breakthrough: Analyst
20.02.2026

Renewed regional diplomacy raises hopes for Libya political breakthrough: Analyst

‘The convergence between Egypt and Algeria is positive for both countries and for Libya,’ Beshir Al-Jouini told Anadolu