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June 23, 2023

Islam, Science Fiction and Extraterrestrial Life: The Culture of Astrobiology in the Muslim World

Islam and science fiction may not immediately seem like a natural pairing, but the Muslim world has indeed fostered a fascinating history within this genre. In his book titled Islam,...

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June 22, 2023

With West Bank in turmoil, uncertainty over Palestine leadership intensifies

With the Israeli-occupied West Bank once again in turmoil after the latest bloodshed this week, uncertainty has deepened over the position of 87-year-old Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, with a negotiated...

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June 22, 2023

UK arrests man suspected of organising migrant smuggling operations from Egypt

British authorities have arrested a man suspected of organising the smuggling of thousands of migrants and refugees across the Mediterranean Sea, potentially leading to the deaths of many hundreds....

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June 22, 2023

Sudan families fleeing to Egypt separated by new visa rules

Elsafi Mahdi was separated from his wife and three younger children on 1 June near Sudan’s border with Egypt. He does not know when he’ll see them again, Reuters...

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June 22, 2023

UK launches investigation into British universities’ assistance to Iran drone programme

The British government has launched an inquiry into reports that universities in the United Kingdom assisted the Iranian government in developing technologies for its drone programme. Last week, the...

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June 22, 2023

Kazakhstan decides to stop hosting Syria talks, surprising Russia

Kazakhstan will stop hosting talks aimed at resolving the Syrian conflict that erupted 12 years ago, officials have announced, a decision that Russia described as a surprise, Reuters reports....

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June 22, 2023

Russia claims that the US is strengthening its forces in Syria

Russia has information that the United States is strengthening its military contingent in Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian President’s special envoy for Syria, said on Thursday, according to the...

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June 22, 2023

UAE, Iran sign air transport services agreement

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran signed an air transport services agreement on Thursday, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported, Reuters reports. The agreement aims to organise air transportation...

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June 22, 2023

Pilgrims in Makkah continue spiritual journey with visit to Mount Arafat

Amid the scorching heat, pilgrims from across the globe embarked on a spiritual journey by visiting Mount Arafat while gathering in the holy city of Makkah to perform the...

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June 22, 2023

Sisi asks lenders for ‘understanding’ of economic pressures facing Egypt

Egypt’s development partners should show understanding of the economic pressures it is under, as it pursues development plans and tries to manage a growing debt burden, Egyptian President, Abdel...

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