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Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?
Middle East

Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?

“The Taliban have started to turn the internet on and off in some parts of Kabul,” said Habib Khan Totakhil, an Afghan journalist…
After leaked videos, Iran opens cases against prison guards
Middle East

After leaked videos, Iran opens cases against prison guards

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian prosecutors opened criminal cases against six guards at the country’s notorious Evin prison,…
Egypt, Algeria pledge to continue pushing for Libya resolution
Egypt

Egypt, Algeria pledge to continue pushing for Libya resolution

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Monday that Egypt and Algeria have pledged to continue coordinating to restore stability,…
Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban
Middle East

Why Qatar fosters close contact with the Taliban

Just a few days ago, US President Joe Biden picked up the phone to thank the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al…
Saudi TV: Drone attack on airport wounds 8, damages plane
Middle East

Saudi TV: Drone attack on airport wounds 8, damages plane

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A bomb-laden drone on Tuesday targeted an airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, wounding eight…
Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources
Middle East

Dubai Islamic Bank plans dollar senior sukuk – sources

DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell…
Turkey’s booming growth cuts both ways as inflation stings
Middle East

Turkey’s booming growth cuts both ways as inflation stings

ANKARA, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy is bouncing back from a pandemic-induced slump with close to 10 percent growth…
Israel urges Netanyahu return gifts; he denies keeping them
Middle East

Israel urges Netanyahu return gifts; he denies keeping them

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister’s office has urged former premier Benjamin Netanyahu to return dozens of expensive gifts he…
Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security
Middle East

Triumphant Taliban march on Kabul airport, promise security

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul’s international airport on Tuesday, hours after the final US troop…
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
Middle East

Saudi students return to school with masks and checks

RIYADH, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Waleed Saleh grinned behind his face mask in the corridor of Riyadh’s Ibn al-Hajeb elementary…
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