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Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?

Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?

Qatar’s first public election of a consultative assembly is set to take place. The Arab state’s ruling Emir Sheikh Tamim…
Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport

Erdogan says no decision yet on Taliban request for Turkish help at airport

ANKARA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Turkey has not made a final decision on a Taliban request for support to run…
Israeli PM aims to push Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

Israeli PM aims to push Biden away from Iran nuclear deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is aiming to dissuade President Joe Biden from returning to the Iran…
Starved of electricity, Lebanon picks Dubai’s ENOC to swap Iraqi fuel

Starved of electricity, Lebanon picks Dubai’s ENOC to swap Iraqi fuel

BEIRUT, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s energy ministry said it had picked Dubai’s ENOC in a tender to swap 84,000…
US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage

US braces for more ISIS attacks after 85 killed in Kabul airport carnage

Aug 27 (Reuters) – US forces helping to evacuate Afghans desperate to flee Taliban rule braced for more attacks on…
Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar

Australia’s home World Cup qualifier vs China moves to Qatar

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Australia’s home World Cup qualifying game against China on September 2 will instead be played…
Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence

Lebanese army deploys to area in north after deadly violence

BEIRUT, Aug 26 (Reuters) – The Lebanese army has deployed troops to an area of the north where two men…
Biden, Israeli PM seek to reset relations, narrow differences on Iran

Biden, Israeli PM seek to reset relations, narrow differences on Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday will seek to reset…
Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy

Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy

RIYADH, Aug 26 (Reuters) – When US celebrity chef David Burke opened his second restaurant in Riyadh earlier in August,…
Afghans told to leave Kabul airport over ‘very credible’ Islamic State threat

Afghans told to leave Kabul airport over ‘very credible’ Islamic State threat

Aug 26 (Reuters) – The United States and allies urged people to move away from Kabul airport on Thursday due…
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