Israel’s longest-serving premier has ushered in the country’s most religious and hardline government in history. Following his November 1 election win, veteran Israeli politician Benjamin Netanyahu, informally known as “Bibi”, has been sworn in as the country’s prime minister for his sixth term on December 29. Deputy foreign minister: In 1988, Netanyahu was appointed as deputy foreign minister in the …
Top US diplomat to visit Qatar and Germany, says Washington in constant contact with Americans remaining in Afghanistan. “There’s currently no plans to do any meetings with the Taliban in Doha,” State Department official Daniel Benaim told reporters on Friday.”This is very much focused on our relationship with Qatar – thanking them for the incredible support that they’ve given.” 3 …
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