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August 31, 2021

UAE increases accountability of ministers, officials

The United Arab Emirates said yesterday its Public Prosecution office would be allowed to investigate ministers and senior officials suspected of wrongdoing in order to enhance accountability, Reuters reports. The public...

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August 31, 2021

Saudi Arabia: Yemeni Workers at Risk of Mass Forced Returns

Saudi authorities have since July 2021 began to terminate or not renew contracts of Yemeni professionals, which could force them to return to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, Human Rights Watch said...

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August 31, 2021

India envoy meets head of Taliban’s political office in Doha

The Indian Ambassador to Qatar today met with the representative of the Taliban’s political office in Doha, according to India’s Foreign Ministry. “Ambassador of India to Qatar, Deepak Mittal,...

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August 31, 2021

Former US ambassador appointed to Biden’s Iran team, exposing Israeli influence

A former US ambassador to Israel has joined President Joe Biden’s team working on Iran, exposing Israel’s very deep influence in Washington. Dan Shapiro served as ambassador under the...

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August 31, 2021

Morocco: Western Sahara file is settled whether Algeria likes it or not

Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, said the regional dispute over the Western Sahara had finally been settled “whether Algeria likes it or not.” Speaking during...

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August 31, 2021

UAE wins first paralympics medal in Tokyo Games

The UAE’s Mohamed Al-Hammadi won bronze in the men’s 100 metre T34 race in the Tokyo Paralympics yesterday. Australian Rheed McCracken raced to gold in 15.37 seconds, followed by...

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August 31, 2021

Saudi Arabia: ‘green initiative’ raises serious questions, say experts

Serious questions have been raised about Saudi Arabia’s ability to meet its own ambitious climate goals. Analysts have slammed the Kingdom’s progress as “critically insufficient” while pointing out that...

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August 31, 2021

Iraq launches military operation to secure border with Syria

The Iraqi army today launched a military operation to secure its borders with Syria. The operation, code-named “Revenge of the Martyrs”, aims to secure the border area between Iraq...

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August 31, 2021

Saving two-state diplomacy and the PA’s authoritarianism

Yesterday’s meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has irked both Israeli and Palestinian officials. The Israelis have suggested that Gantz might be...

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August 31, 2021

Gaza holds first paracycling championship

PHOTOS: Summer camp for children with special needs in Gaza...

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