Arab World
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‘Psychological torture’ on rise in Tunisia: Rights group
Tunisia has witnessed an upsurge in the ill-treatment of President Kais Saied’s opponents since he seized power in 2021, in…
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Israeli minister visits UAE ahead of Netanyahu trip: Reports
An Israeli minister has made a secret trip to the United Arab Emirates ahead of a possible visit to the…
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Former Lebanon PM Diab charged in Beirut blast investigation
The judge investigating the 2020 Beirut port explosion has charged Lebanon’s then-prime minister, Hassan Diab, and two other former ministers with homicide…
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Iraqis injured in anti-Sweden protest after Quran burning
An Iraqi policeman and seven protesters were injured Monday during a rally outside the Swedish embassy in Baghdad against the…
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Kuwait PM submits resignation of cabinet in tussle with parliament
Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah on Monday submitted the resignation of his cabinet to the country’s crown prince,…
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Arab states boycott regional meet in divided Libya’s capital
Arab states boycotted a meeting hosted by Libya’s unity government on Sunday, with just five of the Arab League’s 22…
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Italy’s FM Antonio Tajani meets with Egyptian officials on migration, Libya
Italy’s chief diplomat held talks on Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Sweden for allowing far-right politician to burn Quran
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Saturday strongly condemned Swedish authorities for allowing a far-right politician to burn a copy of the…
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Lebanon Central Bank sets new rate for withdrawals from dollar deposits
Lebanon’s central bank said on Thursday it had set a new rate of 15,000 Lebanese pounds to the US dollar for withdrawals…
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Lebanon says it will pay UN dues after losing voting rights
Lebanon will pay arrears to the United Nations to regain its rights at the world body, its foreign ministry said on Friday,…
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