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Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the eve of presidential elections in what experts believe is a bid to secure his administration in the event of a loss.
Sudan's former Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi withdrew from a government-organised religious conference on Saturday in protest against the normalisation announcement.
UN announces details of permanent ceasefire in Libya
The United Nations have released crucial details of a permanent ceasefire in Libya, including the withdrawal of foreign fighters for at least three months in a decision hailed by Guterres.
At 75, the UN is still failing Palestinians
Comment: Ambiguous UN ideals of hope and peace ignore the political imbalances that have granted Israel impunity at the expense of Palestinian ...
Libya ceasefire 'a ray of hope': Germany
A UN-brokered ceasefire 'finally promises a change of course from military to political logic, said the German foreign minister.
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq's economic woes
Iraq's state revenues have plunged amid a crash in oil prices this year, forcing the government to reconsider the outsized sum it spends on the public sector.
Libyan factions sign 'permanent' ceasefire after talks
This week's agreement was a first step towards a 'comprehensive settlement of the Libyan crisis', the UN's mission in the war-torn country said.
Israel launches overnight strikes on Gaza
Israel said fighter jets and other aircraft struck a weapons manufacturing site and 'underground infrastructure' in Gaza.
Israeli delegation visited Sudan in push to normalise ties
An Israeli delegation visited the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Wednesday in order to pave the way for the normalisation of relations, amid ...
Could Biden save the nuclear deal with Iran?
Analysis: Joe Biden has vowed that the US could rejoin the Iran nuclear deal if he wins the 2020 election. But time might be running out.
German university withdraws funding for 'anti-Zionist Israelis'
A Berlin arts university has withdrawn funding from 'The School for Unlearning Zionism'.
Sudan protester killed as police clear streets: medics
At least 14 protesters were also wounded and more suffered breathing difficulties as a result of the 'extreme violence,' medics said.
Lebanon begins consultations to pick new prime minister
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is holding meetings with the country's parliamentarians to name a new prime minister.
45 lawmakers urge US to boycott Saudi-hosted G20
The US government has been urged to boycott next month's G20 summit in Riyadh over the kingdom's rights violations.
Lebanon's exit from crisis hinges on new PM: president
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the country's next prime minister will have to lead reforms and battle corruption.
Gal Gadot as Cleopatra: The view from Egypt
Plans for a new film about Cleopatra starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot have sparked controversy in Egypt.
Sudan closes Khartoum roads amid online calls for protests
Soldiers have been deployed across Khartoum to close off roads amid calls for protests.
UN Libya envoy 'optimistic' on ceasefire prospects
The UN's Libya envoy said she was "quite optimistic" about a prospective ceasefire.
The progressive vote and the 2020 election
Comment: The rapid growth of the progressive vote in America over the past four years reveals how voting patterns will continue to change in ...
Sudan trial defence rejects case against ousted Bashir
The trial of Omar al-Bashir and others over a 1989 coup heard defence arguments dismissing charges of illegal use of military force.
Young Arab American voters aren't a monolithic bloc
US Election 2020: Sharing a diverse range of social, political and economic concerns, young Arab Americans are dispelling the myth of a ...
Kyrgyzstan detains ex-president's ally after crisis
Kyrgyzstan authorities a powerbroker closely allied to former president Sooronbay Jeenbekov on charges of corruption.
As US vote looms, Gulf powers count Trump blessings
Donald Trump's Middle Eastern policy has emboldened many Gulf Arab monarchies.
Lawyers hired to represent MbS in Al-Jabri lawsuit: report
MbS and his aides have been assigned US lawyers in a lawsuit accusing the crown prince of sending a hit squad to Canada to allegedly assassinate ...
Independent theatres and those associated with the opposition are being left out of relief funds.
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