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October 7, 2020

Qatar makes formal request for F-35 jets

Qatar has submitted a formal request to the United States to buy stealthy F-35 fighter jets, three people familiar with the deal said, in a deal that if pursued...

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October 7, 2020

Lebanon's president says consultations on new government start next week

Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday parliamentary consultations to choose a new prime minister will begin on Oct. 15, in an effort to push Lebanon’s fractious political class...

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October 7, 2020

Jordan's King Abdullah appoints palace aide Bisher al Khasawneh PM

Jordan’s King Abdullah on Wednesday appointed veteran diplomat and palace aide Bisher al Khasawneh as the new prime minister, days after accepting the resignation of Omar al-Razzaz, the royal...

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October 7, 2020

'Mercenary' hacker group runs rampant in Middle East, cybersecurity research shows

Saudi diplomats, Sikh separatists and Indian business executives have been among those targeted by a group of hired hackers, according to research published on Wednesday by software firm BlackBerry...

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October 7, 2020

FIFA president impressed by Qatar's World Cup progress, left speechless by stadium

Qatar’s preparations for hosting the 2022 World Cup have progressed despite the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, adding that he was speechless after visiting the...

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October 7, 2020

A China-Iran deal could provide Pakistan with windows of opportunity

It is no secret that despite international sanctions, Iran is known for leaving Western powers at a loss, sometimes by making what are considered to be outrageous statements, on...

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October 7, 2020

Tensions between EU and Turkey over E Med

Tension between Turkey and the European Union over the Eastern Mediterranean and Ankara’s dispute with Greece and Greek Cyprus, has intensified further recently after the European Commission released a...

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October 7, 2020

NGOs call on Germany to investigate sarin gas attacks in Syria

Three prominent NGOs submitted a criminal complaint to the German courts over sarin gas attacks in Syria, a legal milestone which marks the first step on the long road...

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October 7, 2020

The people of Syria are split in their support for Trump and Biden

US foreign policy does not change when presidents change, regardless of their party or personality. National interests alone normally determine policy. Ultimately, it is the institutions which govern, not...

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October 7, 2020

Syria's Assad wants Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has acknowledged that he would personally like to receive Russia’s vaccine against coronavirus. Speaking to the Russian news outlet Sputnik, Al-Assad addressed having a vaccine available...

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