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Sudan warring sides begin cease-fire ahead of fund-raising conference for aid
Sudan’s warring parties began another attempt at a cease-fire Sunday after more than two months of brutal fighting and ahead of an international conference to…
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Saudi Arabia declares sighting of Dhul Hijjah crescent, Eid Al-Adha on June 28
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signaling the beginning of the Islamic month…
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World Bank’s IFC to help Egypt monetize state assets
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) said on Sunday it would act as the strategic adviser for Egypt’s plans to boost…
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Tunisia protesters demand ‘political’ prisoners’ freedom
Hundreds of supporters of Tunisia’s main opposition coalition on Sunday rallied to demand freedom for about 20 detained personalities and…
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Iraq invites foreign bids for 11 gas blocks in new areas – oil ministry
Iraq on Sunday invited foreign companies to bid for contracts to explore and develop natural gas reserves in 11 new…
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UN agencies seek ‘decisive action’ from EU after Greece tragedy
United Nations agencies have called for “urgent and decisive action” to be taken by the Europe Union to prevent further…
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Saudi, Iran foreign ministers meet in Tehran amid warming ties
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have met in Tehran as the longtime rivals seek to end a…
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Saudi astronauts Barnawi, al-Qarni return home after successful mission to ISS
Saudi Arabian astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali al-Qarni returned to the Kingdom on Friday, following their week-long mission to the…
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Iran’s president slams Israel in meeting with top Saudi diplomat in Tehran
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi met with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Tehran on Saturday, where he…
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Sudan’s warring factions agree new 72-hour ceasefire: US-Saudi Arabia statement
Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new 72-hour ceasefire starting at 6 a.m. local time on Sunday, mediators Saudi…
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