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New UAE president meets Macron as world leaders pay respects
The UAE’s new president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held talks Sunday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as world leaders streamed in to Abu Dhabi to pay tribute to his predecessor.
Macron, who was re-elected this month,…
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Israel reopens Gaza crossing after nearly two weeks
Israel reopened on Sunday its only crossing with the Gaza Strip to Palestinian workers nearly two weeks after closing it over unrest, the defense ministry said.
“Following an assessment of the security situation, it has been decided...…
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Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, Beirut port blast
Lebanese voted on Sunday in the first parliamentary election since the country’s economic collapse, with many saying they hoped to deal a blow to ruling politicians they blame for the crisis even if the odds of major change appear slim.…
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed elected UAE president, leaders pledge allegiance
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa.
The rulers of the country’s seven sheikhdoms made the decision at a meeting held at…
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Head of Tunisian opposition party claims he is under investigation
The head of a Tunisian opposition party said on Friday he had been summoned for investigation over a radio interview and accused President Kais Saied of attempting to intimidate opponents.
Ghazi Chaouachi, the head of Attayar party and a…
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Iran ‘most destabilizing force’ in Middle East, says Centcom chief
Iran is the “most destabilizing force in the Middle East,” according to the US’s top military general in the region as he called on partners in the region to address mounting concerns.
US Central Command (Centcom) chief Gen. Erik Kurilla…
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Dozens injured during peaceful demonstrations against settlements in the West Bank
Dozens of Palestinians were injured, during the Israeli forces' suppression of the weekly marches against settlements and the establishment of outposts in several areas of the West Bank.
The Palestinian Red Crescent announced that "two…
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The Union of “Arab Journalists” issues a statement regarding the Israeli attack on the…
The General Union of Arab Journalists issued a statement regarding the Israeli forces' attack on the funeral procession of the Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, who was assassinated while doing her work near Jenin refugee camp.…
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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi performs the funeral prayer for his brother Khalifa bin Zayed
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, performed the funeral prayer for the body of his brother, the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the…
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Abu Dhabi crown prince receives US CENTCOM commander
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed received Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the commander of the US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM), state news agency WAM reported on Thursday.
During the meeting, which was held at…
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