Somalia
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Somalia not at famine levels till December — UN agencies

Despite the fact that the situation in Somalia is still dire, food insecurity and acute malnutrition have not reached “IPC Phase 5 Famine” levels between

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Politics

‘All bets off’ if Iran attains nuclear weapon: Saudi FM

On Sunday, the foreign minister of Saudi Arabia declared that if Iran were to develop a working nuclear weapon, all bets would be out and

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UN alarmed after Israel refuses staff visas

Concerns have been raised by the UN regarding an Israeli decision to deny entry permits to its personnel. The group issued a warning that the

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Saudi Arabia, China strengthen partnership on defence, energy

During a visit aimed at fortifying strategic ties, Saudi Arabia and China reiterated their cooperation on the global oil market and the principle of non-interference

Iran’s first protest-related execution
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Iran’s first protest-related execution

Iran has announced the first execution of a person found guilty of a crime related to the nation’s current protests that has been made publicly

Xi to Visit Saudi Arabia
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Xi to Visit Saudi Arabia — China’s Growing Middle East Ties

On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia for a flurry of meetings with heads of state from all around the Middle East,

GCC citizens allowed to enter Qatar
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GCC citizens allowed to enter Qatar without Hayya card

For non-ticket holders of the FIFA World Cup 2022, GCC citizens and residents can now enter Qatar without Hayya cards as of Tuesday, December 6,

Iran morality police
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Iran morality police unclear after ‘closure’ comment

State television claimed on Sunday that an Iranian politician said the administration was “paying attention to the people’s legitimate demands,” a day after a top

Westbank
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West Bank hot spot: Israeli peace activists show presence in big numbers

The largest city in the occupied West Bank was the scene of dozens of Israeli peace activists touring the area on Friday while being heckled

Arab
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Unified strategy to resolve water shortage in Arab world needed

The fourth Arab Water Conference, named “Arab Water Security for Life, Development, and Peace,” was held in Cairo from November 30 to December 1. It