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Iraq Provincial Elections Draws Flak from Kurds, Shiite Alliance Leads

Iraq held its first provincial election in a decade but drew criticism for the use of Sainte-Lague voting method, single-constituency per province system. This resulted

Azerbaijan and Armenia Conflict Given Religion Angle
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Azerbaijan and Armenia Conflict Given Religion Angle

With peace slowly and steadily trickling into the South Caucasus region, Azerbaijan is wary about Armenia using religion for politics and igniting conflict. Archbishop Bagrat

Turkey, Hungary to Enhance Relations With 16 Agreements
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Turkey, Hungary to Enhance Relations With 16 Agreements

Marking the 100th anniversary of the Turkey-Hungary Friendship Agreement of 1923, the two countries are set to sign 16 agreements in various fields. Turkish President

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Passes Away at 86, Crown Prince Successor
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Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Passes Away at 86, Crown Prince Successor

Kuwait is set to observe a 40-day official mourning period after the passing away of His Highness the emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber

Shipping Companies To Reroute Vessels To Avoid Red Sea Attacks
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Shipping Companies To Reroute Vessels To Avoid Red Sea Attacks

The attacks in the Red Sea region have global implications. Recently, there has been a surge in attacks by the Houthi rebels, an Iranian-backed group

Algeria Not Satisfied with President Tebboune, No Real Opposition
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Algeria Not Satisfied with President Tebboune, No Real Opposition

With elections around the corner, Algerians hope a new dawn will come through the 2024 elections for Algeria, a country where politics has long been

Historic for Iran Women, Female Football Fans Allowed in Stadiums
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Historic for Iran Women, Female Football Fans Allowed in Stadiums

It’s a small but historic victory for women in Iran as a long campaign has fructified – female football fans can now watch men’s games

Lebanon Urges World to Address Syrian Crisis, Displacement
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Lebanon Urges World to Address Syrian Crisis, Displacement

Caught in the middle, with conflict in Syria and Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, Lebanon says it will not remain idle. Alarmed about the

Jordan Focused on Syrian Refugees Amid Wars in the Region
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Jordan Focused on Syrian Refugees Amid Wars in the Region

Despite the economic crises gripping the world and ongoing wars in the region, Jordan is focused on hosting Syrian refugees and meeting their needs. The

Jihadist Group Vows to Expel US Forces from Iraq
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Jihadist Group Vows to Expel US Forces from Iraq

The Kataib Hezbollah faction, a resistance group, has vowed to attack US forces in Iraq until the last soldier flees, leaves the country for good.