Politics

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  Politics

  2023-03-17

  Can Iran-Saudi deal effect real change in Yemen?

  While many in Yemen hope for an end to the war, experts warn there are no easy solutions and question China's ability to act as guarantor.

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  Politics

  2023-03-16

  Africa must exercise caution as China, Russia rush to invest

  As Russia and China muscle into Africa, countries need to be wary of 'shiny deals that may be opaque'.

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  Politics

  2023-03-10

  Chinese firms blacklisted for supplying drone parts to Iran

  The US Treasury has indirectly tied a network of Chinese companies to Russian attacks in Ukraine and Iranian attacks on oil tankers in Gulf region.

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  Politics

  2023-03-07

  At UN summit, Yemen official slams Iran's 'gifts of death'

  Yemeni delegation walks out of conference hall at United Nations anti-poverty summit in Doha after lambasting Iran for its interference.

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  Politics

  2023-02-15

  'Unreliable partner': critics blast Lavrov's visit to Baghdad

  Isolated and mired in troubles of its own making, Moscow says it is seeking partnership with Iraq for mutual benefit. Not many Iraqis are buying it.

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  Politics

  2023-02-08

  Would-be assassins conspired to kill critic of Iranian regime

  Plots to assassinate and target Iranian dissidents and foreign officials for criticising the Islamic Republic are a mainstay of the Iranian regime.

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  Politics

  2023-01-27

  Russia intensifies diplomacy with Mali in soft power push

  Russian diplomatic efforts were accompanied by military aid, including helicopters and attack aircraft, to the military regime. Russian mercenaries are also increasing activity in the county.

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  Politics

  2023-01-23

  Presence of Russian general Chaiko and his ilk in Syria impedes diplomacy

  The international community will categorically refuse to deal with Russian war criminals or sit with them at any negotiation table, analysts say.

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  Politics

  2023-01-23

  Houthis' spending on Soleimani commemoration draws rebuke in impoverished Yemen

  There was a palpable sense of outrage that prevailed in the Yemeni street against the Houthis in response to the group's lavish expenditure on 'a celebration of their master'.

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  Politics

  2023-01-20

  Infamous Russian general turns into asset for Kremlin's adversaries

  The decision to allow accused war criminal Aleksandr Chaiko and others like him to occupy senior positions in the military weakens the Kremlin politically and empowers its adversaries.