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Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:53:42 +0000
Analysis: Vienna Nuk Talks Strained as Parties Look For Sticklers
There is no need for recriminations, altercations or arguments. Everyone knew the Vienna nuclear talks, eventually started between the 4+1 countries and Iran minus the United States wasn't going to be a walk-in-the-park...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:31:29 +0000
Gulf Summit Kicks off in the Saudi Capital Riyadh
The 42nd Gulf summit is set to kick off on Tuesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, following a “prosperous” year of reconciliation between most of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:26:10 +0000
Semeru Volcano Death Toll Rises to 48
The death toll following the eruption of the highest and most active volcano on Indonesia’s Java island has risen to 48, authorities said on Tuesday...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:09:31 +0000
Thousands Protest Erdogan's Economic Policies in Turkey
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Istanbul to protest against the Turkish government's failed economic policies amid rising inflation and depreciating currency...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:58:09 +0000
Tiananmen Square Vigil Activist Faces Imprisonment
A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced businessman and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai to more than a year in prison for participating in a banned vigil last year to commemorate the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:56:27 +0000
Trump: Netanyahu Never Wanted Peace Deal With Palestinians
US ex-President Donald Trump revealed in an interview published Monday that he did not think Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu was ever serious about signing a peace deal with Palestinians...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:48:54 +0000
Iraqi Prime Minister Calls for National Unity
Iraq was a cradle of civilization long before it was established as a modern nation state exactly 100 years ago, the country’s prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, said during a speech on Saturday marking the country’s centenary...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:37:35 +0000
Is the Gap Between Hezbollah, Political Rivals Increasing?
Lebanese President Michel Aoun slammed on Monday the “continued failure” of the country’s Cabinet to convene, disrupting government and judicial work amid a expanding gap between Hezbollah and the rest of the political establishment...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:42:21 +0000
Oman Records First Two Cases of Omicron Variant
Oman announced its first two cases of COVID-19 omicron variant, state news agency ONA reported.  This comes in the wake of the Sultanate announcing that its 18-plus population would now be allowed to book boosters in a bid to counter the spread...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:35:40 +0000
US Pardons Military Personnel Involved in Deadly Drone Strike in Afghanistan
The US military has announced that it will not hold any of its personnel accountable for a deadly August drone strike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, in Afghanistan...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:20:57 +0000
France Proecutes Former Interior Minister for Misuse of Public Funds
France's ex-interior minister, Claude Gueant, was imprisoned on Monday for misuse of public funds, local media stated...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:32:03 +0000
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receives Israeli Prime Minister
ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has concluded a four-hour meeting with the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammad Ben Zayed, Monday...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:50:54 +0000
UK Registers Its First Death of an Omicron Patient
UK prime minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that a patient who tested positive for Covid-19 new variant Omicron passed away, Sky News reported...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:45:16 +0000
Israel Releases Palestinian Icon Sheikh Raed Salah From Jail
Israeli authorities on Monday released Palestinian icon Sheikh Raed Salah after 17 months in prison, according to his defense lawyer...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:23:22 +0000
Can EU Diplomats End The Russia-Ukraine Conflict?
The top EU diplomats aim to prevent possible Russian aggression against Ukraine and the bloc is ready to impose serious measures against Russia in case the conflict escalates, the EU foreign policy chief said on Monday...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:11:55 +0000
Top Negotiator: Iran Will Continue 'Serious' Talks Until a 'Good' Deal is Reached
Iran’s chief negotiator to the Vienna talks on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions says the Iranian side will continue its intensive and serious engagement in negotiations with representatives of the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital ...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:54:53 +0000
Libya is Ready For The General, Presidential Elections
The Libyan government has declared its readiness to hold the country’s presidential election as scheduled on December 24 despite uncertainty that the vote will go ahead on time...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:01:09 +0000
Will The Palestinian Local Elections Give Fatah a Boost?
Saturday’s Palestinian local council elections produced a much higher turnout than they did in 2017, the head of the Elections Commission Hanna Naser revealed...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:52:49 +0000
Oman is to Give Booster Shots to People Over 18
Oman’s 18-plus population are now able to get booster shots in a bid to counter the spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:37:56 +0000
Saudi, Iranian Officials Hold "Security Dialogue" in Jordan
Saudi and Iranian experts have finished a "security dialogue" session which was held by the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman, according to a statement issued Monday by the institute...



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