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US President-elect Joe Biden's spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump's announcement that a Covid-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted.
Congressional certification of the Electoral College results has historically been a formality.
Israel and the UAE capitalise as Trump era ends
Analysis: Fearing a reversal of policies under the Biden administration, Israel and the UAE are exploiting the last days of Trump's presidency to shore up a new geopolitical reality.
How US-Saudi ties could change in the Biden era
Analysis: Among GCC states, the most dramatic impact could be felt in Saudi Arabia once the Biden administration takes over.
How spoilers are trying to derail Afghanistan's peace process
Analysis: A surge in deadly attacks has raised fears that attempts are being made to sabotage Afghanistan's peace process following US ...
Syria Insight: What to expect under the Biden administration
After Joe Biden's election win, Syrians are waiting for signs that he will take a more considered approach towards the country's civil war.
Iran's allies on high alert during Trump's final weeks
Tehran has instructed its allies to be on high alert amid fears the outgoing Trump administration could launch attacks on Middle East targets.
UK to unveil 'largest military investment' in three decades
Boris Johnson is set to announce the largest investment in arms since the Cold War.
US military wary that shakeup could upend apolitical nature
Mark Milley's comments reflected a view he has long been passionate about: the military defending the US constitution.
Trump defies election loss, Biden ignores him
The formal process of Joe Biden's transition is being blocked by Donald Trump as he attempts to overturn the election results in court ...
Biden insists masks are not 'political,' unveils coronavirus team
US President-elect Joe Biden urged Americans to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus and not consider it a "political statement."
Meet the Arab American volunteers rallying voters for Biden
In the hotly contested 2020 election, local organisers are mobilising Arab and Muslim communities in key swing states to make sure their votes ...
Trump casts early ballot in presidential election
President Donald Trump has officially became one of nearly 55 million Americans to cast early ballots in a year when the coronavirus has made ...
Trump says 'five more' Arab nations want Israel normalisation
The US president did not name which five countries were interested in normalising ties with Israel after the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan agreed to ...
US says Sudan to normalise ties with Israel
Palestinian officials have slammed the move as a 'stab in the back'.
Trump moves to end Sudan terror listing
Sudan's government has issued a $335 million compensation payment as part of the agreement towards being removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
What does Fayez al-Sarraj's resignation mean for Libya?
The surprise decision to step down by the end of October has prompted speculation about the fate of Libya's conflict.
The return of Algeria's Hirak protest movement
The Algerian leadership has proved incapable of addressing people's grievances, instead ramping up its repression of political opponents.
Lebanon protest camp closes ranks after blast
Dozens of Lebanon's main opposition groups and parties on Sunday announced a common position and plan to tackle the country's multiple ...
UN suspends Syria constitution talks over coronavirus cases
Three delegates attending Syria constitutional talks at the United Nations tested positive for Covid-19.
Lebanon needs an independent cabinet with legislative authority
Comment: Researchers at the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies take an in-depth look at how a Lebanese cabinet backed up with real legislative ...
Britain, France to discuss plan to stop refugee crossings
Britain has come under increasing pressure from critics to tackle the refugee crossings.
Syria Insight: Russia moves into Iran-controlled eastern Syria
Eastern Syria has been viewed as under Iran's sphere of interest, but the resource-rich region remains a lucrative area for Russia too.
Sudan protest movement rejects government plans to cut subsidies
Leaders of Sudan's protest movement rejected the government's economic reform plan.
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