Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
Trump said that he wanted a "complete give-up" by Iran in return for peace, without elaborating on the outcome he...
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Day 4: Tehran residents flee Israeli attacks as casualties mount
Images verified by AFP, shot by a social media user from an overpass, showed near immobile traffic on a Tehran...
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Grand Mosque at Makkah drops social distancing; masks, vaccination stay
Pictures and footage on Sunday morning showed people praying side by side, making straight rows of worshippers that are formations...
- Saudi Arabia announced in August it will begin accepting vaccinated foreigners wanting to make the umrah pilgrimage.
- In July, only around 60,000 inoculated residents were allowed to take part in a vastly scaled down form of the annual hajj.
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Moroccan prisoners freed after ‘de-radicalisation’ program
In 2015, Moroccan authorities launched Moussalaha as part of "a new approach" to detainees.
- In 2015, Moroccan authorities launched Moussalaha as part of "a new approach" to detainees
- The programme includes monitoring the participants and helping those who express a need for guidance
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Sadat’s nephew negotiates way out for Egypt prisoners
Mohamed al-Sadat has long been a fixture of Egypt's political scene. As many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time...
- Forty-six prisoners were freed in July, including prominent activists such as rights lawyer Mahienour el-Massry.
- But as many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time in Egyptian jails, according to human rights defenders.
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Beirut port blast activist resigns after U-turn on judge
The spokesman for relatives of those killed in last year's Beirut port blast quit on Saturday, following fears he had...
- Tensions came to a boil Thursday when seven people were killed in violence following a rally organized by Hezbollah and its ally Amal
- The shootout in central Beirut kept many residents trapped indoors for hours
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UAE calls for joint international effort to achieve zero poverty
The UAE maintains a firm belief that the international community must work together to honor shared commitments towards achieving zero...
- Al Shamsi made the remarks in a statement issued today to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- At the international level, the UAE is a key contributor to many global humanitarian initiatives focused on eradicating poverty
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Lebanon leaders need to make ‘real, serious change’: Saudi FM
Seven people were killed as snipers opened fire on a rally by Hezbollah, the powerful group allied with Saudi Arabia's...
- Prince Faisal said that Lebanon needed to "address economic but also political structural problems."
- "The responsibility for that lies squarely on the shoulders of the Lebanese leadership," Saudi FM said.
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UAE wins membership on UN Human Rights Council
The UAE has won membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after obtaining 180 votes from...
- The UAE believes in the pivotal role played by the Council in the promotion and protection of human rights
- The country aspires to enhance cooperation and constructive dialogue and strengthen partnerships between countries to enrich its work
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UN urges ceasefire in Yemen’s Marib for ‘safe passage’
The security situation has been particularly difficult in Marib's Abdiya district, where the UN says the movement of aid and...
- Many displaced people have been caught in the line of fire in Marib, home to around 2.2 million refugees.
- The Huthis began a big push to seize Marib in February and, after a lull, they renewed their campaign in September.
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Blinken says US committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia
The US sees Saudi Arabia as a vital partner and America is committed to the defense of the Kingdom, US...
- Prince Faisal also praised the strong partnership between the two allies
- “Our relationship has delivered immense value for both of our countries, but not just for us, also for the region and for the world”
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Microsoft shuttering LinkedIn in China as rules tighten
The US-based company will replace LinkedIn in China with an application dedicated to applying for jobs but without the networking...
- LinkedIn was given a deadline by Chinese internet regulators to better oversee content on the site.
- Aside from being a venue for finding jobs, LinkedIn is a place for exchanges over business developments or news.
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Trump says wants ‘real end’ to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire
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NYC protesters for Gaza ceasefire hold mock funeral
Holding banners demanding an immediate ceasefire, the activists gathered in Manhattan's Bryant Park while some briefly stood in the middle...
US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis
Houthis have repeatedly targeted vessels in the vital Red Sea shipping lane with strikes they say are in support of...
United Nations urges Israel to stop ‘unlawful’ killings in West Bank
A report released Thursday demanded an immediate end to the use of military weapons and means during law enforcement operations,...
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India targets leading journalists with Pegasus spyware: Amnesty
"Our latest findings show that increasingly, journalists in India face the threat of unlawful surveillance simply for doing their jobs,...
- Amnesty said journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Anand Mangnale had been targeted with the Pegasus spyware
- India's government did not immediately respond, but it denied similar accusations in 2021 that it used Pegasus spyware
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez supports Iraq’s sovereignty, stability
"My country, always at the request of the Iraqi authorities, will support the unity, sovereignty and stability of Iraq," said...
- "My country, always at the request of the Iraqi authorities, will support the unity, sovereignty and stability of Iraq," said Sanchez in Baghdad
- Sanchez, who was accompanied to Baghdad by a delegation of business leaders, said he is dedicated to the development of trade between Spain and Iraq
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Israel bombs Gaza as UN warns civilians face ‘grave peril’
Ashraf al-Qudra, spokesman for the health ministry in Gaza, reported more than 200 deaths "including entire families" over the past...
- More than 80 percents of Gaza's 2.4 million people have been driven from their homes, the UN says, and many now live in cramped shelters or makeshift tents in the far south.
- UN World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for "urgent steps to alleviate the grave peril" facing Gaza's people.