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Joe Biden has promised quick action to address the coronavirus pandemic and boost the ailing US economy once he takes office.
President-elect Joe Biden's first 100 days agenda is being overshadowed by the looming Senate trial of his soon-to-be predecessor Donald Trump.
How a multiracial coalition powered Georgia's Democrats to victory
In-depth: Georgia's different minority communities worked together to help tip the balance in Senate runoffs, ultimately shaping the trajectory of American politics.
Oman to see fastest economic growth in MENA region
Oman is set to be one of the countries to see the swiftest economic recovery from the Covid-19 epidemic.
France opens investigation into 'UAE donations' to Le Pen
The French judiciary has opened an investigation allegations that Marie Le Pen received funding from the UAE during her 2017 election campaign.
Lockdown adds to suffering of vulnerable Lebanese: charity
Save the Children’s Lebanon director said a total lockdown will increase the suffering of already vulnerable Lebanese families.
US launches work on consulate in disputed Western Sahara
The United States started the "process of establishing" a consulate in contested Western Sahara, after Washington recognised Morocco's ...
Ethiopia army says 4 members of Tigray party killed
The army revealed that four members of the Tigray party were killed after they were targeted in a military attack.
Gulf crisis: Will reconciliation reshape the region's power balance?
Analysis: The breakthrough in resolving the Gulf crisis will have geopolitical implications, creating both new opportunities and challenges.
Mnuchin meets Qatari, Egyptian counterparts in Cairo
The meeting was the first time a Qatari official visited Egypt since the Saudi-led blockade began in 2017.
US inks Sudan normalisation deal after blacklisting lifted
Sudan has been de-blacklisted and given access to $1 billion in financing from the World Bank as the northeast African state signs to normalise ...
US treasury chief visits Sudan after ending pariah status
Steven Mnuchin arrived in Khartoum in the first visit by a senior US official since Trump removed Sudan from the list of state sponsors of ...
Gulf Arab leaders sign declaration with Qatar
Leaders signed a new declaration with Saudi Arabia today in steps towards repairing broken ties.
Top US executives demand Congress certify Biden victory
An array of prominent US business executives called for Congress to certify Joe Biden as the new US president, writing that it is time "to move ...
Syrians forced into extortionate bribes to contact imprisoned relatives
Families of imprisoned Syrians are forced to pay huge amounts to contact their imprisoned relatives, according to the Association of Detainees ...
Oman foresees $5.7 bn deficit in 2021 budget
The government expects revenues of 8.64 billion riyals based on an oil price of $45 dollars a barrel, 19 percent less than in 2020.
Saudi businessmen, ex-officials arrested in anti-corruption sweep
The kingdom's anti-corruption watchdog said the arrests were made in connection to cases involving bribes and financial irregularities.
Algeria to roll out Russian Covid vaccine in January
The country had signed a "mutual agreement with a Russian laboratory for acquisition of the coronavirus vaccine from January".
Migrant lives 'at risk' after Bosnia camp burns down
Plans to relocate the migrants have been held up after official disagreements and protests from locals.
Saudi Arabia pumps $130m into Yemen developmental projects
Saudi Arabia announced a range of developmental projects in Yemen, including a new medical and educational city and the rehabilitation of Aden ...
Iranian cash 'stolen from Russian foreign ministry vodka box'
A Russian foreign ministry official reportedly tried to commit suicide after discovering that one million dollars in Iranian money had ...
Morocco plans to repay $3 billion IMF credit facility
Morocco's repayment plan indicates optimism in the kingdom about its coronavirus recovery plan.
Turkey hikes main interest rate to 17%
The Turkish lira gained value after the central bank announced an interest rate hike.
Indonesia could get 'billions' for normalising ties with Israel
Indonesian Muslim groups and pro-Palestine NGOs have slammed the prospect of normalising ties with Israel.
A Pakistani official was quoted as saying that 'China has come to our rescue'.
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