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Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid
ByIsabel Kershner January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.

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Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Speak at Saudi Business Forum
ByVivian Nereim January 28, 2026

The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.

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Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
ByDavid E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Farnaz Fassihi January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.

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Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
ByErika Solomon January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.

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Trump Briefed on Intelligence Saying Iran’s Government Is Weaker
ByTyler Pager, Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.

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Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran, Raising Pressure on Regime
ByAbdi Latif Dahir January 23, 2026January 24, 2026

President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying that his threats had halted executions.

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Trump Could Begin Flying on Plane Donated by Qatar by Summer
ByTyler Pager and Eric Schmitt January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

It remains unclear whether the aircraft would get the full Air Force One security upgrades, which industry experts said could take up to two years to complete.

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For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win
ByChristina Goldbaum January 20, 2026

As the government moves to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule, it will be the latest test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s pledge to form an inclusive administration that empowers minorities.

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For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground
ByChristina Goldbaum January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.

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How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
ByLuke Broadwater January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.

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