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June 23, 2022

More Arab States to explore relations with Israel during Biden ME trip – US official

The US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, Barbara Leaf, announced yesterday that the Biden administration is working towards improving relations between Israel and the Arab States...

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June 23, 2022

US to review adding MENA category to Census

As part of plans by the Biden administration to change how the US census and federal surveys classify racial and ethnic data, the White House is considering adding a Middle East...

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June 23, 2022

World Bank ready to support Tunisia’s economic reform plans, official says

World Bank Vice President for Middle East and North Africa, Ferid Belhaj, has reiterated the financial body’s readiness to continue supporting Tunisia’s economic reform and development efforts. This came in...

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June 23, 2022

‘Frightening’ US court ruling demands pledge not to boycott Israel

In a “frightening” assault on free speech, US citizens in the state of Arkansas will be required to pledge not to boycott Israel in any contract with the government. Overturning an earlier ruling that any such contract violates...

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June 23, 2022

Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel avoid using technological devices in daily life

Ultra-Orthodox Jews, by the Hebrew name, Haredim, are known for keeping their distance from technological devices such as smart phones, internet and television. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, speaking to Anadolu Agency...

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June 23, 2022

Libya’s Presidential Council launches strategy for national reconciliation

Libya’s Presidential Council, on Thursday, launched a strategy for national reconciliation amid a deep political crisis in the country, Anadolu News Agency reports. “Libya needs national efforts to draw...

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June 23, 2022

Jordan’s King travels to UAE for talks

Jordanian King Abdullah II left Amman on Thursday for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for talks with UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the Royal Court said in...

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June 23, 2022

3 Tunisian judges dismissed by President start hunger strike

Three judges in Tunisia have staged a hunger strike in protest against President Kais Saied’s decision to sack 57 judges, including them, Anadolu News Agency reported. This came in...

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June 23, 2022

Hezbollah, Hamas leaders hold talks in Beirut

Hezbollah Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, met with Hamas Political Chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Beirut, according to the Lebanese group on Thursday, Anadolu News Agency reports. A Hezbollah statement said discussions...

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June 23, 2022

The ‘Arab Factor’ in bringing down the Israeli Government

Israel is in the midst of a political stalemate. Bennett’s centre-right government has resigned and new elections will be held in late October/early November. It does not really matter...

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