Arab World

Anti-government protesters face off with police at Israeli airport in judicial crisis

Thousands of anti-government protesters converged on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Monday, some of them scuffling with police who sought…

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France charges Lebanon bank chief’s ex-assistant in graft probe

France on Friday charged a former assistant of Riad Salameh, the governor of Lebanon’s central bank and a subject of judicial probes…

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Congress demands answers to reported suspension of US envoy for Iran

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Friday requested more information into the suspension of President Joe Biden’s special…

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Iraqi protesters briefly breach Swedish embassy in Baghdad over burning of Quran

A few dozen Iraqi protesters on Thursday briefly breached the Swedish embassy in Baghdad over the burning of the Quran by an…

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UK backs permanent seat for Africa, India, others at expanded UN Security Council

The UK on Thursday announced its backing for an expanded UN Security Council, including a permanent spot for Africa, to…

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Saudi Crown Prince says serving Hajj pilgrims is ‘source of pride’ for the Kingdom

Serving pilgrims during Hajj and ensuring they have a safe and comfortable pilgrimage is a “source of pride” for Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s Crown…

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Understanding the conflict in West Bank: A primer on the historic struggle

Violence has been surging in the West Bank, including deadly clashes in Jenin, a fatal shooting by Palestinians near a Jewish…

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Saudi Arabia condemns extremist who burnt Quran outside Stockholm Mosque during Eid

Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned an extremist in Sweden who burnt copies of the Quran outside the Stockholm Central Mosque following Eid…

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