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Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdogan election victory

Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdogan election victory

Turkey’s lira hit fresh record lows against the US dollar on Monday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured victory in…
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of plotting assassinations abroad including against Bolton and Pompeo

US sanctions Iranian officials accused of plotting assassinations abroad including against Bolton and Pompeo

Washington CNN  —  The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials accused of plotting…
Jordan royals marry into Saudi family with ties to MBS

Jordan royals marry into Saudi family with ties to MBS

CNN  —  Jordan’s heir to the throne on Thursday married into one of Saudi Arabia’s prominent business families in a…
EU states accused of neglect after only 271 Afghans were resettled in Europe last year: International Rescue Committee

EU states accused of neglect after only 271 Afghans were resettled in Europe last year: International Rescue Committee

CNN  —  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said European Union states have “consistently neglected the needs of Afghans” in a…
Qatar’s prime minister met with top Taliban leader in Afghanistan earlier this month, sources say

Qatar’s prime minister met with top Taliban leader in Afghanistan earlier this month, sources say

CNN  —  Qatar’s prime minister met secretly with the Taliban’s top leader earlier this month in Afghanistan, two sources familiar…
This West Bank city used to be an oasis of calm. Not anymore

This West Bank city used to be an oasis of calm. Not anymore

Jericho CNN  —  The palm trees that line the roads in this desert city near the Dead Sea have been…
Erdogan survived the biggest test of his political career. What’s next?

Erdogan survived the biggest test of his political career. What’s next?

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday emerged as winner of the country’s presidential election, proving himself resilient against the opposition…
Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade

Erdogan wins Turkish election, extending rule to third decade

CNN  —  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s presidential election, defeating opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s runoff vote…
Nearly 1.4 million people displaced in Sudan since civil war erupted, UN report says

Nearly 1.4 million people displaced in Sudan since civil war erupted, UN report says

CNN  —  Nearly 1.4 million people have now been displaced in Sudan since conflict between two rival generals erupted in…
Polls open in Turkey’s historic presidential runoff

Polls open in Turkey’s historic presidential runoff

CNN  —  Polls have opened in Turkey’s presidential runoff as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fights for a historic third term…
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