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February 5, 2021

Qatar FIFA World Cup organisers sign MoU on human rights

The organisers of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gulf State’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) to enhance the legacy...

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February 5, 2021

Israel PM Netanyahu cancels visit to Bahrain, UAE again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday cancelled his planned visit to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates for the third time, his office said in a statement. “Netanyahu very...

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February 5, 2021

Libya prime ministerial hopefuls agree to abide by elections results

Candidates running for the position of prime minister of the government in Libya today signed a pledge to fully adhere to hold elections at the end of the year...

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February 5, 2021

‘Turkey needs a defence industry for an international voice’

For Turkey to secure its status as an economic power and have a voice in the international arena, it needs to continue investing in its defence industry, a senior...

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February 5, 2021

3 Arab-Israeli parties agree to run on Joint List slate

Three parties have agreed to continue to run in Israel’s upcoming elections as one bloc; the Joint List. The Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), the National Democratic...

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February 5, 2021

Turkey: 25% of youth unemployed

Unemployment rates among Turkish youth have increased dramatically in the recent period, especially after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Turkish Statistical Institute figures show. Details released by the...

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February 5, 2021

UN official urges end to Syria chemical weapons impunity

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs urged the Security Council on Wednesday to put an end to the impunity enjoyed by Syria in its use of chemical weapons. Izumi...

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February 5, 2021

Egypt political detainees call on US’ Biden to end their suffering

Scores of political prisoners detained in Egypt have urged US President Joe Biden to look into human rights violations in Egypt and end their suffering in prison. In a...

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February 5, 2021

UK-GCC partnership ‘post-Brexit priority,’ says MP

A Conservative Party MP said on Thursday that Britain regards a commercial partnership with the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as one of its top priorities post-Brexit....

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February 5, 2021

IMF: Middle East economies to grow by 3.1% in 2021

The economies of countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will grow by 3.1 per cent during 2021, compared to 2020’s 3.8 per cent contraction due...

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