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March 30, 2021

UN seeks $10 bn for Syrians as humanitarian needs soar

The United Nations urged international donors to pledge up to $10 billion on Tuesday to help Syrians fleeing a decade of civil war in the midst of the COVID-19...

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March 30, 2021

EU pledges $657m for Syrian refugees

The EU on Tuesday pledged €560 million ($657 million) in support for the Syrian people, Anadolu Agency reported. “I’m proud to announce that the European Union is reconfirming its pledge,” the...

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March 30, 2021

EU set to sanction more Iranians for rights abuses, first since 2013, diplomats say

The European Union is set to agree to sanction several Iranian individuals on Wednesday for human rights abuses, the first such measures since 2013, three EU diplomats said, Reuters reported. EU...

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March 30, 2021

UN chief says border access to Syria 'essential'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday emphasised the need for large-scale border access to allow humanitarian aid into Syria, Anadolu Agency reported. “A large-scale cross-border response for an additional 12 months...

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March 30, 2021

Libya’s struggle over army chief post: Will Haftar take over or force the appointment of his men?

The task to unify the Libyan army and integrate all the battalions under one command has become the most serious and controversial issue for discussion in light of ongoing...

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March 30, 2021

US aid is tied to Palestinian acquiescence to the two-state illusion

The US has reversed one aspect of the Trump administration’s foreign policy in Palestine; humanitarian aid will be resumed with a $15 million grant for vulnerable Palestinian communities in...

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March 30, 2021

Netanyahu's crisis with Jordan may lead to unrest at the border, analyst warns

Rising political tensions between Jordan and Israel could translate to instability at their shared border, Haaretz newspaper’s military analyst Amos Harel warned on Sunday. The analyst said officials in the Israeli security apparatus...

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March 30, 2021

Turkey, Pakistan sign shipbuilding pact

Pakistan and a Turkish shipbuilder yesterday signed two contracts worth $33.46 million for the procurement of four azimuth stern drive (ASD) tugboats (LNG compatible) and two pilot boats, Pakistan Today reports....

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March 30, 2021

Turkey, Azerbaijan to start passport free travel in April

Turkish and Azerbaijani nationals will be able to travel passport-free between the two countries from Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said yesterday. According to the report, citizens of...

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March 30, 2021

Egypt: 15 MPs contract Covid-19

Fifteen members of Egypt’s House of Representatives have tested positive for Covid-19, local media have reported. Upon hearing the news, Mostafa Bakri MP called for the current parliamentary session...

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