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In another attempt to use elite sports to promote its image globally, Saudi Arabia offered footballing start Cristiano Ronaldo £5.3 million to become the face of its tourism.
Date of publication: 23 January, 2021
Muslim groups submit UN complaint over France's 'structural Islamophobia'
A collective of organisations has called on the UN to take action and put an end to anti-Muslim actions and policies in France.
US State Department reopens file on Houthi terrorist designation
The new US State Department is reexamining the designation of the Houthi movement as terrorists, amid fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis ...
Israel expands vaccination campaign to teens
Teenagers aged between 16 and 18 will now be given access to the vaccine in ...
UK lawmakers seek investigation into Beirut explosion-linked firm
Savaro Ltd. shares the same address as three individuals linked to the purchase of ammonium nitrate which caused the deadly explosion in Beirut last August.
Qatar denies 'pledge' to change Al Jazeera's Egypt policy
A claim by Egyptian officials that suggested Qatar had agreed to change its Al Jazeera policy towards Cairo has been rejected as false by Doha.
Assassination attempt targets Syrian son of 'Russia’s man'
Gunmen opened fire on Bassel Haswani in Yabroud, just days after his father was linked to the purchase of the shipment of ammonium nitrate that exploded in Beirut.
More than 20 injured by blast in Gaza home
The source of the explosion was allegedly the home of a member of a militant group.
Pandemic forces Jordanian children into labour market
Schools have been closed for nearly a year in Jordan, forcing many children into the labour market prematurely.
Foreign forces ignore Libya exit deadline under fragile truce
There are around 20,000 troops and mercenaries from countries including Turkey and Russia, according to the UN.
Missiles strike Baghdad airport amid new anti-IS operation
No one claimed responsibility for the latest rocket attacks, but the US has blamed Iran-aligned militia factions for repeatedly targeting its assets in Iraq.
UN: Violence in Sudan's Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000
More than 100,000 people have been displaced since fighting erupted earlier this month.
Rescuers pick up hundreds of migrants off Libya
The Ocean Viking is currently the only NGO rescue vessel operating in the area.
Afghan officials welcome Biden plan to review US-Taliban deal
The Biden administration said it will review last year's deal with the Taliban ...
Iran calls on Biden to 'unconditionally' lift US sanctions
Iran has been watching the US elections closely, with Joe Biden's inauguration as the 46th president of the United States.
Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh
The missile or drone attack has not yet been claimed.
Top Lebanese hospitals fight exhausting battle against coronavirus
Hospitals in Lebanon are struggling under the weight of covid-19 cases.
Israeli diamond tycoon convicted in Swiss corruption trial
In a 'landmark' court ruling, an Israeli diamond magnate was sentenced to five years in prison on corruption charges.
Donald Trump impeachment trial to begin in February
The impeachment trial of former US president Donald Trump commences in the first week of February.
UK imams mobilise to counter Coronavirus vaccine disinformation
Islamic religious leaders in the UK are coming together to tackle false information about the coronavirus vaccine.
Maduro sent letter to Iran's leader accrediting US fugitive
A Colombian businessman was carrying a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accrediting him to Iran's supreme leader, according to a new court filing.
Biden administration reviews Taliban violence levels in peace deal
The newly formed Biden administration is set to review the fragile peace deal between the Taliban and the Afghan government.
Pakistani man killed during TikTok stunt on train track
Hamza Naveed, 18, was walking next to the tracks while a friend filmed him, a spokesperson for the local rescue agency said.
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