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November 3, 2022

As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right ally

Triumphant in this week’s election, Benjamin Netanyahu faces a new test forming a government with an ultra-nationalist party whose sudden rise has many at home and allies abroad alarmed...

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November 3, 2022

Over 50,000 to provide World Cup security, including foreign forces

Qatar has trained more than 50,000 people to provide security during the World Cup, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, with foreign forces helping out under Qatari command, Reuters reports. Ministry spokesperson, Jabr Hammoud Jabr...

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November 3, 2022

Israel PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win

Israel Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, on Thursday congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win as final results confirmed the former premier’s triumphant comeback at the head of a solidly...

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November 3, 2022

UK has ‘no plans’ to move its embassy to Jerusalem, government says

Britain’s new government led by Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on Thursday ruled out moving the UK Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Anadolu News Agency reports. The...

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November 3, 2022

Emirates suspends Nigerian flights again over trapped ticket sales

Dubai’s Emirates has suspended flights to Nigeria for the second time since September, citing an inability to repatriate funds from Africa’s biggest economy, the Airline said on Thursday, Reuters...

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November 3, 2022

Jordan seeks more coordination with Russia to bring stability to southern Syria

Jordan and Russia have agreed to step up coordination in tackling instability in southern Syria, which Amman blames on Iran-linked militias and multi-billion dollar drug smuggling across its border,...

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November 3, 2022

Tunisia says to have priority in sourcing gas from Algeria

Tunisia will have priority in sourcing gas from neighbouring Algeria this winter, Tunisian government spokesperson, Nassreddine Nsibi, said on Thursday amid a reform push linked to an international bailout,...

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November 3, 2022

Lebanese Parliament green lights government to continue in caretaker capacity

The Lebanese Parliament approved the government on Thursday to continue in its caretaker capacity under the Constitution, Reuters reports. The announcement was made following a parliamentary session that discussed...

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November 3, 2022

In Bahrain, Pope’s message may get caught in Shia-Sunni rights divide

Pope Francis arrived in Bahrain on Thursday, on a trip aimed at improving ties with the Islamic world but which could thrust him into a human rights conflict between the Sunni Monarchy...

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November 3, 2022

US Envoy visits Middle East to back Yemen truce – State Department

US Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking, is visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week “to support efforts to renew and expand the UN-mediated truce in...

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