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Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

Afghan pullout has US spies reorienting in terrorism fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The two-decade war in Afghanistan has given US spies a perch for keeping tabs on terrorist groups…
Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat

Libyan navy acknowledges dangerous chase of migrant boat

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan maritime authorities have acknowledged that a Libyan coast guard vessel had fired warning shots at a…
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures

Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures

BAGHDAD (AP) — A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis,…
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons

Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas launches incendiary balloons

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli fighter jets struck a weapons manufacturing site in Gaza overnight in response to incendiary balloons launched…
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM

UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan and some other countries, – WAM

CAIRO, July 1 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh,…
Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?

Can drone warfare in the Middle East be controlled?

Last weekend, the US launched airstrikes against militant groups loyal to Iran near the Iraqi-Syrian border. According to a statement issued by…
Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks

Jordan tribes, bedrock of monarchy, on edge as economy tanks

KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Jordan has drawn a curtain of secrecy on the unprecedented public rift within its royal family,…
Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places

Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places

Abu Dhabi will only allow vaccinated people into some public spaces starting August 20, the government media office for the Emirati…
Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women

Turkey formally quits treaty to prevent violence against women

Turkey officially withdrew on Thursday from an international treaty to prevent violence against women, enacting a decision that drew condemnation…
Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil

Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil

CAIRO, June 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced plans on Tuesday to launch a second…
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