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A newly built avant-garde mosque in the heart of Iran's capital would have hard-liners shouting from the minarets - if there were any. The architects behind the Vali-e-Asr mosque dispensed…

Iranian politician Ali Akbar Velayati’s statements that Tehran will not allow liberals or civil society activists or anyone who does not fit Tehran’s criteria to return to power sparked Source:…

Is there more to the talks about Block 9? Success of UN Security Council cease-fire depends on definition of "terrorist." Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Satterfield’s shuttle diplomacy may offer…

Palestinians worry that investigations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push him to adopt an even more settlement-friendly policy. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinians fear political instability in…

FireEye research identifies link between Petya ransomware and Russian-based Sandworm Team Source: ITP.net Full Article: Cyber security firm backs UK, US govts on Russian cyber attacks claims

Iranian search and rescue teams on Monday reached the site of a plane crash that authorities say killed all 65 people on board, Iran’s Press TV reported. The Aseman Airlines…

Competition targets university students to find the best innovation use cases for 5G in UAE industries Source: ITP.net Full Article: Etisalat, Ericsson and Intel launch ‘5G Innovation’ competition

Sanjay Brahmawar will join Software AG from IBM Source: ITP.net Full Article: New CEO for Software AG

A group of young Jordanian satirists poke fun at government decisions with songs that appeal to the youth. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordanian artists combine music, satire to voice…

Arab coders initiative can help build better communities says Facebook's public policy vice president Source: ITP.net Full Article: Facebook joins project to train million young Arabs to code