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Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap
Middle East

Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap

In an act of climate barter, Jordan is gearing up to provide solar energy to Israel in exchange for desalinated…
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Middle East

After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again

Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation is just the latest move in an increasingly worrying political to-and-fro in the country, as civilian and military forces jostle for…
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Middle East

Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’

Crises-hit Lebanon has started this year with a tough first week. This Tuesday, the exchange rate hit another all-time low with 30,000…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Middle East

Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath

Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Saudi princess released from jail
Middle East

Saudi princess released from jail

Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal adviser said…
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
Middle East

Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany

After 108 days of proceedings, a German court in the western city of Koblenz is due to rule Thursday on…
Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing
Middle East

Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing

A Canadian court has said that Iran should pay $83 million ($107 million Canadian dollars; €73.4 million) in compensation to the…
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister
Middle East

Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister

Sudan’s civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced on Sunday that he was stepping down from his role. His resignation comes six…
Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash
Middle East

Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash

An Israeli military helicopter crash killed two pilots and injured a third crew member, the Israel Defense Forces said early…
NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis
Middle East

NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he was due to travel to Saudi Arabia next month. It will be…
Tunisia: Ennahda says senior party official ‘kidnapped’
Middle East

Tunisia: Ennahda says senior party official ‘kidnapped’

  Security forces have detained a senior official from the largest party in the suspended Tunisian parliament for the first time since President Kais…
Russia and Ukraine: Chronicle of an undeclared war
Middle East

Russia and Ukraine: Chronicle of an undeclared war

The tensions between Russia and Ukraine have a history that dates all the way back to the Middle Ages. The two countries…
US official: Iran’s time short to renegotiate nuclear deal
Middle East

US official: Iran’s time short to renegotiate nuclear deal

US national security advisor Jake Sullivan was in Jerusalem Wednesday on a visit to Israel to meet with counterparts where…
Coronavirus digest: Israel plans 4th vaccine shot to over 60s
Middle East

Coronavirus digest: Israel plans 4th vaccine shot to over 60s

Israel has announced it plans to roll out a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to medical personnel and people…
Yemen: UN reduces food aid over lack of funds
Middle East

Yemen: UN reduces food aid over lack of funds

The United Nations’ food agency on Wednesday announced that it was “running out of funds” to provide much-needed assistance to people in…
Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters
Middle East

Sudan’s military used heavy weapons against anti-coup protesters

The deaths of at least 41 unarmed protesters in Sudan have caught the attention and condemnation of international observers. Despite the internet…
Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria
Middle East

Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria

The September sun is setting over the old olive grove as Ahmad Mahmoud Alahri walks pensively from tree to tree. The…
EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group
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EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group

The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on the Russian-based private military contractor known as the Wagner Group, which is accused…
COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?
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COVID: How dangerous is the omicron variant?

What do the mutations in the omicron variant tell scientists? Researchers have identified that the omicron variant has 32 mutations on…
Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?
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Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?

Days after the new COVID-19 variant omicron was identified in South Africa, ever more countries are moving to close their…
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