The UN-recognized Yemeni government has pumped new banknotes into the country, but the Houthis are banning their circulation in areas under their control, burdening Yemenis and exacerbating problems for the already struggling economy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Fresh banknotes spark new economic war in Yemen
Small Nablus school holds firm despite settler attacks
To get an education, the students in Yanoun, a Palestinian village near Nablus, must deal with attacks by Israeli settlers on the way to school and even in their homes.
Source: Al Monitor
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Netanyahu suddenly facing effective opposition
The possibility of lifting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity after the Knesset was dissolved is exactly the sort of move that an effective opposition is expected to promote.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu suddenly facing effective opposition
Hamas bets on Palestinians abroad to influence PNC elections
Hamas has recently stepped up its visits to Palestinian camps abroad, raising questions about the purpose of these visits in light of preparations for Palestinian general elections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas bets on Palestinians abroad to influence PNC elections
Protests erupt across Iran demanding leaders quit after Ukraine plane downing
Protests erupted across Iran for a second day on Sunday, piling pressure on the leadership after the Iranian regime announced that its military had mistakenly brought down a Ukrainian plane on
Source: Al Arabiya
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Malaysia appoints consuls in West Bank, Gaza
The Malaysian Foreign Minister announced the appointment of two consuls for his country in Ramallah and Gaza, in a move that Palestinian Authority could interpret as a Malaysian recognition of Gaza as a separate entity
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Malaysia appoints consuls in West Bank, Gaza
Iran pro-government militia chant ‘Death to England’ in embassy protest
Pro-government militia members chanted “Death to England” in a protest outside the UK embassy in Tehran on Sunday, demanding its closure, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran pro-government militia chant ‘Death to England’ in embassy protest
Cairo seeks support to keep Turkish troops out of Libya
Egypt is trying to diplomatically mobilize the international community to reject Turkey's expected military intervention in northwest Libya.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Cairo seeks support to keep Turkish troops out of Libya
Trump warns Iran not to kill protesters, door still open to talks
Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday against killing protesters who have risen up over the regime’s downing of a civilian airliner as his defense secretary left the door open to talks with Tehran
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Trump warns Iran not to kill protesters, door still open to talks
US VP Pence to lay out Iran policy in upcoming speech: White House
US Vice President Mike Pence will give a speech next Monday laying out the government’s policy on Iran, a White House official said, after the US killing of a top Iranian general sparked
Source: Al Arabiya
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