Last week the kingdom announced the creation of three government bodies aimed at improving its intelligence operations.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Let down by U.S., Syrian Kurdish leaders look to Russia and Assad
The territory at stake spans about a quarter of Syria, most of it east of the Euphrates River, controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Let down by U.S., Syrian Kurdish leaders look to Russia and Assad
‘We Can’t Save Syrians Anymore, But We Can Save the Truth’
An ambitious oral history project will determine how the war in Syria is remembered..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: ‘We Can’t Save Syrians Anymore, But We Can Save the Truth’
The transactional value of Trump's withdrawal from Syria
We can understand Trump’s decision to bring the troops home as long as Russia, Israel and Turkey do not pose a threat to US interests..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The transactional value of Trump's withdrawal from Syria
Trump's surprise Iraq visit sparks calls for US withdrawal
Iraqi lawmakers demanded US forces leave the country in the wake of a surprise visit by US President Donald Trump that politicians denounced as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Trump's surprise Iraq visit sparks calls for US withdrawal
Church’s political role sparks debate among Iraqi Christians
The Iraqi Chaldean Catholic Church attempts to have a bigger role in Christian politics, but Christian parties see this as unwarranted interference by the religious institution.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Church’s political role sparks debate among Iraqi Christians
Egypt to take charge of Tanzania dam construction
Egypt and Tanzania recently signed a contract allowing Egyptian companies to build a hydroelectric dam in the African country, which experts say will help boost Egypt’s economy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt to take charge of Tanzania dam construction
Donkey exports to China threaten animal population in Egypt
The increasing demand in China for donkey hides from Egypt has taken its toll on the donkey population, posing several risks on the environment.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Donkey exports to China threaten animal population in Egypt
Yemenis in Egypt face another kind of hell
Yemenis who fled the war in their country thought Egypt would be their safe haven, only to be faced with harassment and injustice once there.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Yemenis in Egypt face another kind of hell
Jordan’s civil society fights for more rights in Personal Status Law
Rights and women activists are exerting efforts to convince Jordan’s Senate to amend several articles of the Personal Status Law that allow child marriage, and disregards women’s rights in divorce and inheritance.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordan’s civil society fights for more rights in Personal Status Law