After several months of stalemate, Iraqi Kurdistan's two ruling parties announced this month a draft agreement on how to share power for the next four years — but the deal is already fraying.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi Kurdistan still working out kinks in new parliament
Pompeo’s remarks ignite vote of no confidence in AUC president
The American University in Cairo hosted Jan. 10 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which ignited an internal crisis between its president, the senate and Board of Trustees, particularly since the faculty have been voicing complaints about the president’s measures and decisions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pompeo’s remarks ignite vote of no confidence in AUC president
PMU whittles membership as Iraqi government absorbs militia
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units are forcing factions out and closing their operations as part of the integration process into Iraq's official security forces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: PMU whittles membership as Iraqi government absorbs militia
History graduate shows West Bank off the beaten track
Mohammed Abu Hashhash's trekking guide of 144 routes aims to combine information on natural and cultural landscape with local stories.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: History graduate shows West Bank off the beaten track
British police knew ISIS encouraged girls to go to Syria and did nothing: Begum family
The family of a teenage British ISIS bride said they are disappointed that local authorities did not inform them of their daughter’s contact with the extremist group before she left for Syria in
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: British police knew ISIS encouraged girls to go to Syria and did nothing: Begum family
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in China in last leg of Asian tour
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in China in what is the final stop of his Asian tour that has seen him visit Pakistan and India during the past week. According to the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Crown Prince arrives in China in last leg of Asian tour
Main challengers to Netanyahu announce alliance for Israeli polls
The two main challengers to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in April polls announced an electoral alliance on Thursday in a bid to defeat him.Benny Gantz, a former military chief of staff,
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Main challengers to Netanyahu announce alliance for Israeli polls
At least 81 killed in a fire in old part of Bangladesh’s capital
A devastating fire raced through densely packed buildings in a centuries-old district in Bangladesh’s capital, killing at least 81 people, officials and witnesses said Thursday. The fire in
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: At least 81 killed in a fire in old part of Bangladesh’s capital
Israeli scientists count down to first private moon mission
A group of young Israeli scientists are hoping to make history by landing the first Israeli-made private spacecraft on the moon.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli scientists count down to first private moon mission
Samsung shows foldable phone
New Galaxy S models launched as well as Galaxy Fold with 7.3 inch screen
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Samsung shows foldable phone