Israel’s government said a drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house Saturday, with no casualties, as fighting with Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Gaza-based Hamas showed no pause after the killing of the Hamas…
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Tajikistan Passes Bill to Ban Hijab Despite 98% Muslim Population
Tajikistan officially banned the hijab, imposing hefty fines in its latest move to curb Islamic influence. Beni Mellal – The Central Asian nation of Tajikistan officially prohibited the wearing of…
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Saudi crown prince, US national security adviser meet on Gaza, bilateral ties
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeCAIRO – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss Israel’s war in Gaza and seek to complete a broad bilateral…
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Anti-war rally in US protests Israel over Gaza in 76th Nakba anniversary
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterHundreds of protesters rallying within sight of the Capitol chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and voiced criticism of the Israeli and American governments as they marked a painful present — the war…
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US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation
by Eli Barkerby Eli BarkerIs the U.S. on the brink of war with Iran? Officials hope not. But how President Joe Biden responds to this weekend’s deadly attack on an American military base in Jordan could…
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U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killed
by Elis Carterby Elis CarterWASHINGTON/BAGHDAD, Feb 3 (Reuters) – The United States launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and militias it backs, reportedly…
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U.S. Navy Sends Guided-Missile Submarine to Middle East
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeThe U.S. Navy said on Saturday a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine was operating in the Middle East in support of the Bahrain-based U.S. Fifth Fleet. The USS Florida entered the region on Thursday and began transiting…
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Qatar, Tajikistan discuss boosting cooperation in labour field
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkePrime Minister of Tajikistan H E Qahir Rasulzadeh yesterday received Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri during his visit to the Tajik capital, Dushanbe. During…
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Russia’s Lavrov arrives in Mali for talks with junta leaders
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeLavrov, who was in Iraq on Monday, was welcomed upon his arrival by his counterpart Abdoulaye Diop. The two men did not make any statements to journalists. The visit of…
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China, India and the Fight for Global South Leadership
by Thomas Burkeby Thomas BurkeIn the middle of last month, the Indian government hosted the online “Voice of Global South Summit: for Human-Centric Development,” which brought together more than 120 ministers and leaders. Along…
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