Syria says meeting with Israeli officials sought to ‘contain escalation’
Syrian diplomatic source said Saturday that a US-mediated meeting with Israeli officials in Paris this week sought to "contain the...
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UN chief blasts ‘lack of compassion’ for Palestinians in Gaza
United Nations, United States -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday slammed the international community for turning a blind eye...
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Weathering sandstorms, Iraqis grit teeth and battle on
Another sandstorm has darkened Iraqi skies and it's hard to breathe, but Baghdad motorcycle delivery rider Milad Mitti doesn't have...
- Iraq, still recovering from decades of war, is now facing new environment challenges on an unprecedented scale
- Most Iraqis never bothered with face masks when the Covid pandemic was in full swing, but they do now
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Israel to examine bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist
Israel is to conduct a ballistics test on the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the Israeli...
- Army spokesman Ran Kochav's comment on army radio came after the PA gave the green light for the Americans, but not the Israelis, to examine the bullet
- Investigations by the UN, as well as several journalistic probes, have found that the shot that killed Abu Akleh was fired by Israeli forces
A million pilgrims arrive in Mecca for Hajj, first since pandemic
White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam's holiest city prepares to host the...
- At least 650,000 overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia, the authorities said Sunday
- One million vaccinated pilgrims under the age of 65 will attend the hajj under strict sanitary conditions
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Charter can lead to a dictatorship: Tunisian jurist
The Tunisian jurist who oversaw the drafting of a new constitution submitted to President Kais Saied said Sunday it has...
- In July last year, Saied orchestrated a dramatic power grab, which many have denounced as a coup, sacking the government and freezing parliament
- Saied has since his initial power grab moved to rule by decree and extended his powers over the judiciary and the electoral board
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Arab finance ministers mull over food security, Ukraine war
Foreign ministers of Arab nations discussed in Beirut a range of regional crises, with emphasis on food security and the...
- The discussions of the ministers dealt with the impact of the Ukraine war on the region and food security
- As for the Ukraine war, the Arab diplomats were unanimous in rejection of any politicization of international organizations
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Tunisian jurist who oversaw drafting of new constitution resigns
Some articles of the draft constitution published last Thursday in the official journal could "pave the way for a dictatorial...
- Constitution for a "new republic" is at the center of President Saied's program for rebuilding Tunisia's political system.
- The president plans to hold a referendum on the constitution on July 25, to mark one year since his power grab.
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Social media sites choke Palestinian narrative: Monitoring group
Sada Social Center, a Ramallah-based social media monitoring group, said Facebook ranks first in suppressing Palestinian content, as 273 violations...
- For the first time, Clubhouse entered the war against Palestinian digital content, with at least 10 complaints.
- Violations ranged between removal of accounts and imposing restrictions on posting, especially when using terms such as occupation.
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Jordan’s exports to Canada went up by 22 percent since 1997
During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent, from US$885,000...
- During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent
- Jordan and Canada have signed free trade, labor, double taxation, environment and investment agreements
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Afghan religious leaders pledge loyalty to Taliban
Thousands of Afghan clerics pledged loyalty to the Taliban Saturday but ended a three-day meeting without recommendations on how the...
- Taliban officials presented the gathering as an opportunity for clerics to independently say how they wanted the country to be governed
- The highlight of the clerics' meeting was Friday's appearance by Akhundzada, who has not been photographed in public since the Taliban returned to power
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Libya leaders under pressure as people resent living conditions
Libya's rival leaders were under growing street pressure Saturday after protesters stormed parliament as anger exploded over deteriorating living conditions...
- Protesters stormed the seat of the House of Representatives in the eastern city of Tobruk on Friday night, ransacking its offices and torching part of the building
- The country has been mired in chaos and repeated rounds of conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011
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Syria says meeting with Israeli officials sought to ‘contain escalation’
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US downs three Houthi drones, strikes anti-ship missiles
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been targeting shipping for months and their attacks have persisted despite repeated American and British strikes...
US warns of environmental disaster from cargo ship hit by Houthi rebels
The attack on the Rubymar represents the most significant damage yet to be inflicted on a commercial ship since the...
Netanyahu plan for post-war Gaza draws US criticism
The plan lays out that, even after the war, the Israeli army would have "indefinite freedom" to operate throughout Gaza...
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New Delhi confirms few Indians involved with Russian army
New Delhi, India - India's foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that some of the country's citizens had signed up for...
- A newspaper reported on Wednesday that around 18 Indians were stranded in various border towns along the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Its report alleged that Indians had been conned by Dubai-based recruiters with promises of high wages and a Russian passport.
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Israel plans to allow local Palestinians administer post-war Gaza
"The plan states that Israel will move forward with its already-in-motion project to establish a security buffer zone on the...
- The proposal, which Netanyahu submitted to his security cabinet late Thursday, would also see the Israeli army persisting in its war on Hamas until it achieves key goals.
- Even after the war, the Israeli army would have "indefinite freedom" to operate throughout Gaza, according to the plan.
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Expelled from France, imam vows to challenge decision in court
Soliman, Tunisia - A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action...
- Mahjoub Mahjoubi, from the town of Bagnols-sur-Ceze in the south of France, denounced his removal as "arbitrary"
- He was expelled on the charges of giving a sermon that had "retrograde, intolerant and violent" image of Islam