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The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
BySteven Erlanger November 9, 2025

With no negotiations, no oversight and no clarity about Iran’s stock of nuclear material, many in the region fear another war with Israel is inevitable.

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4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
BySégolène Le Stradic November 7, 2025

Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.

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4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
BySégolène Le Stradic November 7, 2025November 8, 2025

Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.

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U.N. Security Council Removes Syria’s President From Sanctions List
ByEphrat Livni November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

The decision comes days before the Syrian president, Ahmed al-Shara, is expected in Washington for the first time since he came to power.

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Libya Detains Former Prison Director Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity
ByPranav Baskar and Elisabetta Povoledo November 5, 2025

Osama Elmasry Njeem was arrested in Italy in January but sent back to Libya, as critics accused the Italian government of failing to stand up for human rights.

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Libya Detains Prison Director Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity
ByPranav Baskar and Elisabetta Povoledo November 5, 2025November 6, 2025

Osama Elmasry Njeem was arrested in Italy in January but sent back to Libya, as critics accused the Italian government of failing to stand up for human rights.

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U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force
ByAdam Rasgon, Catherine Porter and Michael D. Shear November 4, 2025

A draft Security Council resolution said that an international force would ensure that Gaza be demilitarized, though specifics were unclear.

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U.S. Seeks Two-Year U.N. Mandate for Gaza Stabilization Force
ByAdam Rasgon, Catherine Porter and Michael D. Shear November 4, 2025

A draft Security Council resolution said that an international force would ensure that Gaza be demilitarized, though specifics were unclear.

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How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup
ByTariq Panja October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

A soccer governing body that both countries have helped bankroll gave them extra rest and home-field advantage to set up World Cup qualification.

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U.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah
ByEuan Ward and Adam Rasgon October 29, 2025

The visit by the envoy, Morgan Ortagus, coincided with a spike in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in recent weeks that has stoked fears of a renewed conflict.

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