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December 23, 2020

In offering its militias as security contractors, Iran is exporting its revolution

Afghanistan has long had a security problem, despite the many who have sought to guarantee its safety. The latest of those revealed themselves this week when Iranian Foreign Minister...

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December 23, 2020

Sudan: Judge in Bashir trial steps down

The judge presiding over the trial of Sudan’s ousted President Omar Al-Bashir over the 1989 coup that brought him to power announced yesterday that he is stepping down, citing...

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December 23, 2020

Israel: High Court is not expected to strike down Jewish Nation-State Law

After hearing a series of fifteen petitions on Tuesday against Israel’s Jewish Nation-State Law, the High Court of Justice is not expected to strike down the “racist” legislation, Dr...

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December 23, 2020

Egypt receives nearly 5,000 divorce cases a month

Egypt’s top Islamic scholar said that the country’s religious authority receives between 4,000 and 4,800 divorce cases every month, citing couples’ lack of awareness and understanding of each other’s...

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December 23, 2020

UAE Islamic body issues fatwa approving COVID-19 vaccine even with pork

The highest religious authority in the UAE, the Fatwa Council has issued a ruling permitting coronavirus vaccines for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatine. The fatwa comes amid...

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December 23, 2020

Spain summons Morocco envoy over ‘Africa enclaves’ talks

Spain’s foreign ministry yesterday summoned the Moroccan ambassador in Madrid, seeking clarification of statements by the latter’s prime minister on the North African Ceuta and Melilla regions. “Spain expects...

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December 23, 2020

US imposes sanction of Assad’s wife, father-in-law

The United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad’s wife and her father, in the latest round of measures against the regime and...

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December 23, 2020

Turkey discovers $6bn gold reserve, report says

Turkey discovered a major gold reserve in the midwest town of the country holding an estimated 3.5 million ounces (99 tonnes) of the precious metal valued at around $6...

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December 23, 2020

UAE economy suffers deeper economic contraction than expected

There is more bad news for the Gulf economy following reports that the UAE will likely suffer a deeper economic contraction this year than previously estimated. This follows a...

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December 23, 2020

The Biden administration and Jordan’s options

Jordanian officials must have breathed a sigh of relief at Joe Biden’s victory in the US presidential election, as another four years with President Donald Trump in the White...

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