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Trump Organization Is Said to Be in Talks on a Saudi Government Real Estate Deal
ByVivian Nereim and Rebecca R. Ruiz November 15, 2025November 16, 2025

The chief executive of a Saudi firm says a Trump-branded project is “just a matter of time.” The Trump Organization’s major foreign partner is also signaling new Saudi deals.

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Israeli Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid Rise in Violent Attacks
ByNatan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon November 13, 2025

Since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, growing settler violence and Israeli attacks on Palestinian militants have thrown the West Bank into turmoil and displaced tens of thousands.

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Israeli Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid Rise in Violent Attacks
ByNatan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon November 13, 2025

Since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, growing settler violence and Israeli attacks on Palestinian militants have thrown the West Bank into turmoil and displaced tens of thousands.

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government
ByErika Solomon and Falih Hassan November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.

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Key Netanyahu Minister Steps Down From Israel’s Government
ByNatan Odenheimer and Ephrat Livni November 11, 2025

Ron Dermer, a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an influential figure in the Israeli government throughout the war in Gaza, resigned as minister of strategic affairs.

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Key Netanyahu Minister Steps Down From Israel’s Government
ByNatan Odenheimer and Ephrat Livni November 11, 2025

Ron Dermer, a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an influential figure in the Israeli government throughout the war in Gaza, resigned as minister of strategic affairs.

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Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
BySafak Timur and Ben Hubbard November 11, 2025

Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.

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Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
BySafak Timur and Ben Hubbard November 11, 2025

Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.

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As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence
ByErika Solomon November 11, 2025

After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.

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As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence
ByErika Solomon November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.

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