US President Trump ‘caught off guard’ by Israeli strikes in Syria
US President Donald Trump was "caught off guard" by Israeli strikes in Syria last week, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt...
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Malnutrition reaches new heights in Gaza, children most affected, require urgent treatment
As malnutrition surges in war-torn Gaza, tens of thousands of children and women require urgent treatment, according to the UN,...
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Algeria sentences director of private radio to six months in prison
Ihsane El Kadi, director of Radio M and news website Maghreb Emergent, was also fined 50,000 dinars (322 euros), Algerian...
- Several journalists are in prison or facing trial in Algeria, which ranks 134th out of 180 countries on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index.
- A Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation adopted in 2005 made it an offence punishable by up to five years in prison to discuss the conflict from 1992-2002.
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Egypt center’s conference on extremism calls for cooperation
The first international conference by Egypt's Salam Center for Studies of Extremism began in Cairo, with the participation of delegations...
- Participation from more than 42 countries include senior religious leaders, ministers and representatives of fatwa houses worldwide.
- It aims to enhance international cooperation in combating extremism and exchanging experiences in this regard, with emphasis on research and academic cooperation.
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Ajman Free Zone stresses on SEZs in business growth
Ajman Free Zone stresses on the importance of Special Economic Zones and their impact on businesses from various perspectives.
- Ajman Free Zone highlights the importance of Special Economic Zones during a time of crisis
- The Free Zone discusses SEZs in driving up skill levels and technological advancements in a region
Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote by 211/148
The vote just over two years after he won a landslide general election victory was brought after a string of...
- The vote just over two years after he won a landslide general election victory was brought after a string of scandals that have left the Tory party's standing in tatters
- Chief among them was the "Partygate" controversy over lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street, which caused public outrage
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Syria intercept Israeli missiles, no casualties: state media
Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli missiles south of Damascus on Monday, with no casualties reported, a military source told Syria's...
- Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli missiles south of Damascus on Monday, a military source told Syria's official news agency SANA
- Israeli airstrike targeted Damascus countryside where the Hezbollah group and Syrian air defense units are active
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Brothers held in UAE on graft charges face extradition to S.Africa
Two Indian-born brothers who allegedly wove a web of corruption across South Africa have been arrested in Dubai and face...
- Dubai police confirmed the arrest of Atul and Rajesh Gupta after receiving a so-called red notice from Interpol
- They were accused of paying bribes in exchange for massive and lucrative state contracts and influence over ministerial appointments
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Tunisia expert drafting new constitution says no reference to Islam
Sadeq Belaid, the legal expert appointed last month to head the committee drafting the new constitution, told AFP that 80...
- Sadeq Belaid, the legal expert appointed last month to head the committee drafting the new constitution, told AFP that 80 percent of Tunisians are against extremism
- The document is at the heart of Saied's unilaterally announced roadmap for rebuilding Tunisia's political system, after he sacked the government last July
Israel govt loses key vote in setback for coalition
Israel's government suffered a defeat at the hands of the opposition Monday which voted down a push to uphold Israeli...
- Two members of the broad coalition voted at first reading against the bill
- Their rebellion, however, does not call into question the continuation of Israeli law in the West Bank
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White House defends Biden plans for Saudi meeting
The White House on Monday defended plans for President Joe Biden to meet with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. "This trip...
- The thaw with Saudi Arabia comes shortly after the kingdom agreed to Biden's call for a production hike in oil
- Biden is also widely expected to travel to Israel where, as in Saudi Arabia, he is sure to face pointed questions about US diplomacy with Iran
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Iraq PM’s advisor gives reasons for no consent of final accounts
Iraq PM's advisor identified two main factors that contributed to stall the approval of the state's final accounts 10 years...
- Two main factors contributed to stall the approval of the state's final accounts 10 years ago
- Government final account is one of the most important financial statements that is prepared annually
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Gaza health ministry: 5 die in Israeli-raided hospital after oxygen cut
Five patients from the intensive care unit had died "as a result of the stopping of generators that caused a...
Hizbollah chief says Israel to pay ‘with blood’ for Lebanon civilians killed
Nasrallah said the killing of civilians was aimed at "putting pressure" on Hizbollah to stop attacks on Israel, but stressed...
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Recognizing Palestine state not a taboo for France, says Macron
"The recognition of a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France," he said at a joint press conference in...
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Iran, Armenia eye $3 billion bilateral trade volume
Tehran, Iran – Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan on Thursday said that Iran and Armenia have the potential...
- Grigoryan made the remarks during the 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission where he also described Iran as “a very important partner.”
- The 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission was held on February 14-15 in Tehran to further foster economic ties between the two countries
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Israel faces fresh US calls against attack on Rafah
Palestinian Territories - Israel faced renewed calls from key ally the United States on Friday against launching a large-scale attack...
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted he would push ahead with a "powerful" operation in the overcrowded city to achieve "complete victory" over the Hamas
- The White House said US President Joe Biden had spoken by phone with Netanyahu late Thursday, urging him not to carry out an attack on Rafah without a plan to keep civilians safe
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In Egypt, Brazil’s president denounces Israel’s Gaza war
Speaking before an Arab League meeting in Cairo, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on his second trip to Egypt...
- The Brazilian leader said in the speech "stop the collective punishment"
- Lula, in November, accused Israel of committing the "equivalent of terrorism" in Gaza