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biden's climate leadership by financing oil wells in bahrain
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How the US Trade Bank Undermines Biden’s Climate Leadership by Financing Oil Wells in Bahrain

President Joe Biden has pledged to make the US a global leader in the fight against climate change, promising to cut greenhouse gas emissions by

blinken concludes fifth middle east tour
Middle East

Blinken concludes fifth Middle East tour since outbreak of Gaza conflict: Key details inside

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left the Middle East on Thursday, concluding a four-nation trip – his fifth to the region since the beginning

tucker carlson putin exclusive interview
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In focus: Russian hostages in Gaza, Tucker Carlson Putin exclusive interview

Russian president Vladimir Putin told leaders of the country’s Jewish community on February 7 that Moscow had achieved “specific results” in diplomatic efforts to free

egypt to sell gabal el zeit wind farms
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Egypt to Sell Gabal El Zeit Wind Farms by End-March: Minister

In a recent development, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Hala Elsaid, disclosed that the Egyptian government is on track to finalize the sale of

biden forcing israel to end the war
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The Pros and Cons of Biden Forcing Israel to End the War

The war between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, has been raging since October 7, 2024, when Hamas launched a surprise attack

south lebanon and israel's diplomatic stand
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Unraveling the Complex Dynamics: Tensions in South Lebanon and Israel’s Diplomatic Stand

In recent statements, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz emphasized the urgency of finding a diplomatic solution in south Lebanon amidst escalating tensions between the two

Secretary Blinken's Diplomatic Mission in the Middle East A Critical Analysis
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Secretary Blinken’s Diplomatic Mission in the Middle East: A Critical Analysis

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has embarked on his fifth visit to the Middle East since the eruption of conflict between Israel and Hamas on

China's Non-Intervention Policy
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China’s Non-Intervention Policy in the Middle East: A Boon or a Bane?

China’s non-intervention policy is one of the core principles of its foreign policy, which is based on the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, namely mutual

imf role in mena economy
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Economic Realities: IMF Sheds Light on MENA Amidst Regional Strife

In a press briefing led by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Jihad Azour, the latest projections for economic growth in the Middle East and North

kataeb hezbollah suspends military operations on us troops in iraq
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Iran-Backed Kataeb Hezbollah Suspends Military Operations On US Troops In Iraq

The Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has stopped its military actions against American troops.  This group is known for being close to