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Donald Trump attends a campaign event at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio August 1, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Thayer

The Exciting Presidential Term of Trump

by Ghassan Charbel | Jan 16, 2017 | Opinion

Don’t claim that you are not concerned and that the U.S. is a far country. You know that it is a neighboring one although it is in another continent. If its economy stumbles, the global economy does too. You know that its fleets are the masters of the seas and oceans....

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Eurowings Plane Emergency Landed in Kuwait is Explosive-Free

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 16, 2017 | Middle East

Kuwait – Kuwaiti authorities cleared the German-bound airplane, which had an emergency landing in Kuwaiti airport, for flying again after confirming there was no bomb on board. Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority announced that initial investigations confirmed the...

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe inspect the honour guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Bogor Palace, West Java, Indonesia Jan 15, 2017. Reuters

Indonesia, Japan Boost Maritime Ties in Anticipation of Beijing Threats

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jan 16, 2017 | World

Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reaffirmed on Sunday their commitment to cooperate on maritime security and deepen defense ties, as both nations feud with China over sea territory. Abe said during a joint press...

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Shops are open near damaged buildings in al-Rai town, northern Aleppo countryside, Syria December 25, 2016. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Israel’s Invisible Presence in Astana Guaranteed by Russia

by Nazir Majli | Jan 16, 2017 | Middle East

Tel Aviv – Israel is optimistic regarding Russia’s position concerning Israel’s interests, according to Israeli military and political officials. Even if Israel didn’t attend the Astana talks to settle the Syrian case, its position will be represented for two reasons:...

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Residents inspect damage after airstrikes in Aleppo’s countryside, Syria February 3, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail

Syrian Rebels to Attend Astana Talks

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 16, 2017 | Middle East

Syrian rebel groups said Monday they will attend peace talks next week, in a boost to efforts by rivals Turkey and Russia to put an end to the nearly six-year-old conflict as rebel negotiator Mohammed Alloush confirmed he would head the delegation to the meeting. The...