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Jordan AML law virtual assets
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Jordan’s AML Law Could Bring Virtual Assets Under New Oversight: What Would Change?

Jordan is preparing for a big upgrade in its financial regulations in late September 2026. The digital economy is poised to become part of the

Sudan SAF Islamist networks
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Sudan’s Islamist Networks and the SAF: Military Ties, Financial Networks and the Risks to Peace

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have brought Islamist networks operating within and alongside the SAF to the fore, as Sudan’s war has once again raised

gaza building collapse risk
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Building Collapses in Gaza and Kills Palestinians Almost a Year Since the End of the Conflict: Why Are the Damaged Buildings Still a Threat?

Wintertime poses an increasing threat of collapse for the damaged buildings in Gaza due to the vulnerability of the structures to collapse during rain, gaza

Iraq ExxonMobil oil partnerships
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Iraq and ExxonMobil Discuss New Oil Partnerships: What Could Change for Exploration and Production?

The Iraqi government is aggressively re-engineering its upstream energy business, a major change in global energy. Iraq ExxonMobil oil partnerships, As Iraq and ExxonMobil work

Egypt real estate fund
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Egypt Real Estate Fund Gets New Regulatory Approval: What Emtelaak’s FRA Licence Means

The urban financial sphere of the Egypt’s capital is experiencing considerable transformation with the help of a major property investor in Egypt. Egypt real estate

Iraq Airspace Reopening
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Iraq Lifts Decades-Long Restrictions On Its Western Airspace: What Is Changing As Of October 1?

Iraq is lifting decades-long civilian military airspace restrictions in light of the ongoing withdrawal of US coalition forces from the country. Iraq Airspace Reopening, The

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse
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Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 11, Injures 30 as Rescue Efforts Continue

A gold mine shaft collapsed in the remote area of Oni, in northeastern Sudan’s Red Sea state, killing at least 11 miners and injuring 30.

Assad Air Force
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Syria Detains 5 Officers of Assad Air Force Over Civilian Airstrikes: Who Are The Ex-Captains?

In Syria, the new regime after the fall of Assad has arrested five senior officers of the former Syrian Air Force on charges of planning

Egypt approves South Sudan Fula Dam
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Egypt Approves South Sudan’s Fula Dam: What Does the Decision Mean for Nile Cooperation?

The agreement reached in September 2026 marks a watershed moment in diplomatic relations between countries, allowing for a new era in the politics of water

Syria Uzbekistan trade deal
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Syria and Uzbekistan Sign Economic MoU: What New Trade Cooperation Is Planned?

The milestone of Central Asian and Middle Eastern diplomacy was reached on 18th September 2026 when Syria and Uzbekistan signed economic MoU in Tashkent. Syria