US Supreme Court curbs power of individual judges to block Trump
In a 6-3 ruling stemming from Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship, the court said nationwide injunctions issued by district...
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US hits back at accounts Iran moved enriched uranium before bombing
Trump, seeking credit for ordering military action and then quickly announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, has lashed out...
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UAE-Israel free trade deal likely by March: Envoy
The two countries are on track to finish negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement by March or April, Israel's first...
- The success of relations with the UAE is pivotal to attract other countries to normalize ties with Israel, says Amir Hayek, Israel's first ambassador to the UAE
- Trade between the two countries increased nearly tenfold during the first 11 months of 2021
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UAE warns public against flouting Covid-19 measures, spreading rumors
The Federal Agency said that irresponsible behavior which derails UAE's anti-COVID steps will be punishable by law.
- The Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution says such actions are punishable under law.
- The prosecution urged community members and social media users to act responsibly when sharing or circulating COVID-19-related news.
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Dubai provides more safeguards for people with special needs or disabilities
Dubai has issued a law that seeks to include the people with special needs or disabilities---known as the people of...
- Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed issues new law that sets forth the rights of people with disabilities and the services that relevant entities should provide them.
- The law also outlines the tasks and responsibilities of government entities in implementing the law.
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European Union says last seven years warmest on record globally
The last seven years have been the hottest on record globally "by a clear margin", the European Union's climate monitoring...
- In its latest annual assessment, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed that 2021 had joined the unbroken warm streak since 2015.
- The annual average temperature was 1.1 to 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, measured between 1850 and 1900, C3S said.
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Iraq’s new parliament holds first session amid chaos
Sunday saw the swearing-in of 329 members of the unicameral parliament and the re-election of influential Sunni MP Mohammed al-Halbussi...
- Sadr who once led an anti-US militia is expected to have the key say in who will serve as the next prime minister
- Iraq's post-election period has been marred by high tensions, violence, and allegations of vote fraud
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Iran minister says nuclear talks nearing ‘good agreement’
"The initiatives of the Iranian side and the negotiations that have taken place have put us on the right track,"...
- "The initiatives of the Iranian side and the negotiations that have taken place have put us on the right track," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said
- Negotiations to restore the nuclear deal resumed in late November after they were suspended in June as Iran elected a new, ultraconservative government
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Gulf ministers visit China amid energy fears
The officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, as well as secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
- The officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, as well as secretary general of the GCC Nayef bin Falah al-Hajrah, will be in China until Friday
- Recent unrest in oil and gas-rich Kazakhstan has raised concerns in China, which has long invested heavily in its central Asian neighbour's energy industry
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23 acts from Sydney Festival withdrawn over Israeli funding
A letter titled with 'Do Better on Palestine' called out the Sydney festival organizers to undo its partnership with the...
- At least 23 performers confirmed to have withdrawn from Sydney Festival over Israeli sponsorship of the event
- Israel embassy in Australia made a $20,000 donation to support an Israeli choreographer
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UAE, Norway discuss cooperation, eye better relations
The UAE and Norway have discussed cooperation in relations between the two countries, said local media reports. The UAE Minister...
- The two sides reviewed a number of issues related to the work program of the UN Security Council, which is chaired by the Kingdom of Norway this month.
- The UAE Foreign Minister and the Norwegian counterpart also discussed the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to contain the virus.
UAE launches Joint Emirates Shield exercise to boost defense capabilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced today the launch of the 'Joint Emirates Shield / 50'...
- The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022 and aims to boost the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces' major units.
- The organization of the "Joint Emirates Shield / 50" aim to consolidate the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces to defend the land, naval and air borders of the UAE
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China FM in Egypt calls for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian statehood
In a press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said, "It is necessary to...
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Israelis raid Al-Aqsa, homes of Palestinians in Ramallah
RAMALLAH, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES / JERUSALEM – Israeli forces carried out Sunday a series of raids in several towns in the...
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South Africa launched an emergency case at the ICJ arguing that Israel stands in breach of the UN Genocide Convention,...
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Netanyahu vows ‘no one will stop us’ as war enters 100th day
Israel vowed to destroy Hamas and launched a relentless bombardment that has killed at least 23,843 people, mostly women and...
- The conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis, with more than 23,000 people reported killed in Gaza
- Fresh strikes hit Houthis in Yemen on Saturday after the rebels warned of more attacks in support of Gaza
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Israelis rally to demand end to hostages’ 100-day ordeal
Tel Aviv, Israel--Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv late Saturday calling for the release of hostages being held in...
- The protestors in Tel Aviv with banners reading "and the world remains silent," chanted that the hostages must be released "Now, now, now"
- Hamas fighters took about 250 captives on October 7, 132 of whom Israel says remain in Gaza, including at least 25 believed to have been killed
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Sudan government spurns east African mediation move
The paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo has been touring African capitals in a boost to his diplomatic standing. Rejecting the...
- Daglo said that he had accepted the invitation and would be attending the summit in Uganda
- Burhan has accused African leaders of complicity in atrocities against Sudanese people