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Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap
Middle East
January 19, 2022
Climate security: Israel and Jordan’s water-for-energy swap
In an act of climate barter, Jordan is gearing up to provide solar energy to Israel in exchange for desalinated…
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Middle East
January 11, 2022
After PM resigns, Sudan’s democracy at crossroads again
Abdalla Hamdok’s resignation is just the latest move in an increasingly worrying political to-and-fro in the country, as civilian and military forces jostle for…
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Crises-hit Lebanon has started this year with a tough first week. This Tuesday, the exchange rate hit another all-time low with 30,000…
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Egypt releases jailed Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath
Egyptian authorities have released Ramy Shaath, an activist and son of a prominent Palestinian politician, his family said on Saturday.…
Saudi princess released from jail
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Saudi princess released from jail
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal adviser said…
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
Middle East
January 11, 2022
Syria’s intelligence apparatus on trial in Germany
After 108 days of proceedings, a German court in the western city of Koblenz is due to rule Thursday on…
Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Canada court says Iran should compensate families in jet downing
A Canadian court has said that Iran should pay $83 million ($107 million Canadian dollars; €73.4 million) in compensation to the…
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Sudan: Abdalla Hamdok resigns as prime minister
Sudan’s civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced on Sunday that he was stepping down from his role. His resignation comes six…
Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash
Middle East
January 4, 2022
Israel: 2 dead in military helicopter crash
An Israeli military helicopter crash killed two pilots and injured a third crew member, the Israel Defense Forces said early…
NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis
Middle East
January 4, 2022
NEWS Turkey: Erdogan plans first Saudi trip since Khashoggi crisis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he was due to travel to Saudi Arabia next month. It will be…