An upsurge of violence in Lebanon's protests against the ruling elite, with….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Beirut shaken by 'barbaric' protests crackdown
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as new Sultan of Oman
Haitham bin Tariq al-Said has been sworn in as the new Sultan of Oman, the government said on Saturday morning, hours after it was announced that Sultan Qaboos passed away at the age of 79. Haitham
Source: Al Arabiya
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Russian Jews not Jewish enough for Israel's chief rabbi
In maligning immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef ignores that contrary to his ultra-Orthodox congregants, they contribute to Israel's economy and risk their lives serving in the military.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russian Jews not Jewish enough for Israel's chief rabbi
As Russia mediates Syria-Turkey talks, can new Idlib truce hold?
As the international spotlight was on intra-Libyan talks in Moscow, Russia mediated talks between Syria-Turkey security chiefs
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Russia mediates Syria-Turkey talks, can new Idlib truce hold?
Iran’s IRGC offer explanation for plane downing: Misidentified as cruise missile
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards offered an explanation and apology on Saturday for the shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner in Iran earlier this week, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran’s IRGC offer explanation for plane downing: Misidentified as cruise missile
Iraq PM tells Kurdish leaders he does not seek ‘hostility’ with US
Iraq’s caretaker premier told Kurdish leaders on Saturday he did not seek a hostile relationship with the United States, in his first visit to the autonomous region since coming to power in 2018
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iraq PM tells Kurdish leaders he does not seek ‘hostility’ with US
Pakistan seeks to mitigate US-Iran tensions
Pakistan, wary in part of tensions between Washington and Tehran negatively affecting the reconciliation process in Afghanistan, has offered to mediate between the United States and Iran after the recent round of violence between them.
Source: Al Monitor
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Europeans rebuff Trump call to abandon nuclear deal amid growing rift on Iran
The United States and Europe continue to be divided on Iran, with points of contention including how to react to the Iran protests and how the United States has doubled down on pressure after the Soleimani killing.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Europeans rebuff Trump call to abandon nuclear deal amid growing rift on Iran
Protests in Tehran following IRGC admission of Ukrainian plane atrocity
Protests have broken out in the Iranian capital Tehran against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following its admission to downing a civilian airplane near Tehran on Wednesday. “IRGC
Source: Al Arabiya
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'Death to liars': Iranian mourners slam authorities for concealing truth of plane crash
Despite Tehran's statement, Iranians expressed anger towards the government for initially denying it had shot down the passenger jet..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: 'Death to liars': Iranian mourners slam authorities for concealing truth of plane crash