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The Iraqi parliament is divided into three main blocs: Shiites, Sunnis, and Kurds. The parliament holds 328 seats, with the Shiites holding a majority occupying 179 seats. Sunnis are given…

Despite the Kurdistan Regional Government's strong rhetoric against Saddam Hussein and his collaborators, several Kurdish figures who worked with the former Iraqi president's Baath regime are participating in the upcoming…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s role as mediator between Israel and Tehran is gaining importance as turmoil threatens to boil over in Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: As tensions flare…

US taxpayers fork over millions of dollars every year for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system. As worldwide threats grow, Congress wants deployed US troops to reap the benefits. Source:…

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman promotes the ‘Pay to Slay’ bill, deducting payouts to families of assailants from tax revenues of the Palestinian Authority. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel’s Liberman…

While the May 12 elections include Shiite candidates running in predominantly Sunni areas and vice versa, Iraqis are divided over whether or not this represents a step toward overcoming sectarian…

Research facility will support STEM teaching at King's Academy in Jordan Source: ITP.net Full Article: Lockheed Martin sponsors school robotics lab in Jordan

Doubts raised as US tech giant launches search for international city in which to carry out tests Source: ITP.net Full Article: Uber flying taxis plans move focus from Dubai

Faisal Abbas, the Editor-in-Chief of Arab News among under 40s invited to join Young Global Leaders community Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Revealed: rising Gulf stars in the World Economic…

Bahrain Energy Fund will receive initial seed capital from entities in Bahrain, including Nogaholding, Osool and SICO Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Bahrain launches new bn energy fund