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Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?
Behind the language of mediation in the US–Iran war lies a familiar pattern of dependency, where Pakistan operates within a framework it does not control.
Beirut: Turkey and Qatar extend helping hand amid deadly explosion
As Turkey continues to send more aid to Lebanon, Qatar’s 'Lebanon in Our Hearts' campaign raises over QR94m, with the Qatari Amir himself donating QR50m towards the campaign.
COVID-19: Israel’s top court denies Palestinian prisoners social distancing rights
Israel’s Supreme Court has officially ruled that Palestinian prisoners have no right to social distancing that would protect them from the coronavirus.
COVID-19: Nearly 100 medical professionals die from virus in war-torn Yemen
Nearly 100 doctors and medical professionals have died in Yemen after contracting COVID-19, as the pandemic continues to cripple the war-torn country.
Reaction as Hagia Sophia reopens its doors to Muslim worshippers
“The chains around the Ayasofya have been broken. Turkey will no longer be the same. The time has come for it [to] rightfully command its sovereignty. The spirit of the Ottomans [has]…
Egypt: At least 14 people dead as COVID-19 spreads in Egyptian dungeons
At least 14 prisoners and detainees have died from likely COVID-19 complications after uncontrolled outbreaks of the disease at Egyptian prisons and detention centres, according to a report published by Human Rights…
Libya: Sudanese protestors demand UAE apology over mercenary recruitment for Haftar
The demonstrators demanded an “apology and compensation” from the UAE authorities for being deceived by Emirati company Black Shield Security Services after they were promised ordinary security jobs but were then forced…