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Half of Lebanon’s population at risk of food insecurity
Beirut: Around half of Lebanon’s population is at risk of food insecurity due to a lack of access to basic food needs amid the current economic crisis, Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan…
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Iran, Saudi to hold talks in Baghdad soon to normalise ties: Ambassador
Tehran: The fifth round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia will be held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad to normalise bilateral relations, Iraj Masjedi, Tehran’s Ambassador to Iraq, told local media. Without…
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Palestinian official warns of ‘difficult, catastrophic’ Covid situation in Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian health official has said that the Gaza Strip is passing through a “difficult and catastrophic” situation due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. “The infection…
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Iraqi Army: Rockets hit Baghdad airport, damage two planes
Baghdad: Six rockets struck Baghdad’s international airport facility on Friday, damaging two commercial planes but causing no casualties, Iraq’s military said in a statement. The rockets fired in the early morning landed…
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Qatar Airways-Airbus dispute peels away layers of ‘plane’ truths
Doha: A festering legal dispute between France-based Airbus and Qatar Airways is shining the spotlight on the aircraft manufacturer’s ability to live up to the standards and bringing to fore testy relations…
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At least 3 rockets hit near Baghdad airport: Iraqi officials
Baghdad: At least three rockets struck near Baghdad’s international airport and an adjacent military base that hosts US and other coalition advisors on Friday, damaging an abandoned commercial plane but causing no…
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Major power outage hits Jordan amid heavy snowfall
Amman: A major power outage hit many cities in Jordan after heavy snow blanketed many parts of the country. The Jordan Electric Power Company said in a statement that falling trees and…
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Iraqi parliament to elect new President on February 7
Baghdad: Iraq’s parliament has decided to hold a new session on February 7 to elect the country’s President. The decision was made after a meeting between Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi and his…
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US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns
Washington: The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a massive 2.5 billion arms sale to Egypt despite ongoing concerns over human rights. The sales were announced just hours after congressional Democrats urged the…
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UAE delivers 1 million Covid-19 vaccines to Gaza
Gaza: The UAE has delivered 1 million Sputnik V vaccine doses to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, an official said. “It is the largest shipment of vaccine doses that are…
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Seeking closer ties with Azerbaijan: Iranian President
Tehran: President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran seeks to promote the relationship with its northern neighbour Azerbaijan. Ties between Iran and Azerbaijan are based on the beliefs of the people of the…
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Iraq reports record daily Covid-19 cases of 8,107
Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Health reported 8,107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily count so far in 2022, raising the nationwide caseload to 2,175,793. It also reported 10 new deaths,…
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Israel launches $70.8 million program to boost hi-tech in Arab sector
Jerusalem: Israel has launched a 225-million-shekel ($70.8 million) programme to boost high-tech developments in the Arab sector in the country. The five-year plan, announced by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and the Ministry…
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Biden to meet Qatar leader as energy worries loom in Europe
Washington: President Joe Biden will host the ruling emir of Qatar at the White House on Monday, a visit that comes as US and European allies are scrambling to put together contingency…