Syria's Sharaa to meet Trump in Washington on Monday: White House

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to make his first visit to Washington on November 10 to meet with US President Donald Trump, with official Syrian and US sources suggesting sanctions relief will be high on the agenda during the meeting.

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Former US VP, key Iraq invasion architect Dick Cheney dies

The late vice president formed a core component of the US neoconservative political amalgam that heavily pushed for the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

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US special envoy hails Iraq-Turkey water deal

"The US reaffirms its strong commitment to supporting Iraq and its people in their pursuit of greater stability, prosperity, and a sustainable environment," US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya wrote on X.

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Iraqi national security advisor, US interior secretary discuss security cooperation

Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discussed "enhancing security cooperation between Iraq and the United States" in the domains of counterterrorism and combating narcotics trafficking.

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Iraq, US company sign contract for floating gas terminal

"This project represents a decisive step toward achieving Iraq's energy independence from Iran, which will enhance Iraq's sovereignty and create prosperity for both countries," the US Embassy in Baghdad said in relation to the agreement.

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Former US consul in Erbil tapped for key Gaza peace process role

"Ambassador Steven Fagin will serve as the civilian lead of the Civil-Military Coordination Center, which is supporting the implementation of the President’s 20 Point Peace Plan for Gaza," the US State Department announced.

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Gaza stabilization force must be composed of countries US, Israel 'comfortable' with: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism at the prospect of soon forming an international stabilization force to secure the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces withdraw in keeping with a US-backed peace plan.

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US slaps major sanctions on Russian oil companies

“Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, Treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.

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Rubio, Sudani discuss Kurdish oil export resumption, pro-Iran groups

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on the resumption of the Kurdistan Region's oil exports via Turkey's Ceyhan port, saying that the move will benefit Iraqi, US, and Turkish businesses.

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