Politics

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  Politics

  2022-11-16

  Wagner mercenaries blacklisted for role in acquisition of Iranian drones

  Iranian and Russian entities, including the Wagner Group, have been sanctioned for their support of Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine.

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  Politics

  2022-11-07

  Blacklisted oil shipping network supported IRGC Quds Force and Hizbullah

  The Gulf-based network comprises facilitators, front companies and vessels involved in blending oil to conceal the Iranian origins of shipments.

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  Politics

  2022-11-07

  Iran's increasing engagement in Sahel seen as detrimental to regional security

  The Islamic Republic has been interfering in the Sahel through its relationship with Mali, as it continues to arm extremist groups across Africa.

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  Politics

  2022-11-01

  What does China want from Saudi Arabia?

  News that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Saudi Arabia has created a flurry of speculation in the region as to his motives.

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  Politics

  2022-10-31

  Russian mercenaries enter Libya via isolated base in Egypt, evidence suggests

  Wagner Group mercenaries are reportedly using an isolated base near the Mediterranean as a staging area for regional operations.

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  Politics

  2022-10-21

  France repatriates 40 children, 15 women from Syria camps

  The pace of repatriation has picked up in recent weeks, relieving pressure off the Kurdish authorities running the crowded camps.

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  Politics

  2022-10-20

  Called out on drone transfers to Russia, Iran claims victimhood

  Despite Iran's denials, there is ample evidence that Russia has used Iranian drones in its war on Ukraine to carry out hundreds of attacks.

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  Politics

  2022-10-19

  Iraq repatriates hundreds from Syria's al-Hol camp

  As international repatriations pick up pace, more than 600 Iraqis on Tuesday crossed from al-Hol camp in Syria's al-Hasakeh province to their country.

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  Politics

  2022-10-19

  Yemen truce needed to continue relief efforts, curb famine

  With millions of Yemenis in dire need of food assistance, extending the truce in Yemen is an urgent necessity to prevent famine, officials say.

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  Politics

  2022-10-14

  Lebanon's approval of historic sea border deal with Israel opens new chapter

  The deal will protect the security and economic interests of both parties, is expected to make conflict between Israel and Hizbullah less likely, and will likely erode Iran's influence in Lebanon.