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Afghanistan: Taliban to reap $1 trillion mineral wealth

Afghanistan: Taliban to reap $1 trillion mineral wealth

The Taliban have been handed a huge financial and geopolitical edge in relations with the world’s biggest powers as the militant group seizes…
Now in charge, Tunisian president faces looming fiscal crisis

Now in charge, Tunisian president faces looming fiscal crisis

TUNIS, Aug 17 (Reuters) – At the Sidi Bahri market in Tunis, shoppers were pleased with the president’s attacks on…
Syrian state TV: Israel fires missiles in southern Syria

Syrian state TV: Israel fires missiles in southern Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media reported that Israel carried out a missile attack on southern Syria late on Tuesday,…
Lebanese parliament to discuss fuel crisis on Friday

Lebanese parliament to discuss fuel crisis on Friday

BEIRUT, Aug 17 (Reuters) – The Lebanese parliament will convene on Friday to discuss what to do about a fuel…
Evacuations from Afghanistan gather momentum as Taliban promise peace

Evacuations from Afghanistan gather momentum as Taliban promise peace

KABUL, Aug 18 (Reuters) – More than 2,200 diplomats and other civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan on military flights,…
Israeli firefighters battle blaze near Jerusalem for 3rd day

Israeli firefighters battle blaze near Jerusalem for 3rd day

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli firefighters worked for a third consecutive day on Tuesday to contain a wildfire that has consumed…
Turkey welcomes Taliban statements since their takeover in Afghanistan

Turkey welcomes Taliban statements since their takeover in Afghanistan

ANKARA, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Turkey is in talks with all parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, and views positively…
Explained: Who are the Taliban?

Explained: Who are the Taliban?

They call themselves “students” ― that’s the verbatim translation of the word “Taliban” from Pashto. Today, the name of the Islamist…
Dubai-based company seeks to revolutionize how ports operate

Dubai-based company seeks to revolutionize how ports operate

In Dubai’s Jebel Ali port, a new technology is being tested that aims to speed up, improve and automate the…
Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry

Bahrain government deficit down 35% in H1 2021 – ministry

CAIRO, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s government deficit reached 520 million Dinars ($1.38 billion) in the first half of 2021,…
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