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07 Sep

Israel backs off talk of annexing West Bank after UAE warning

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Israel backs off talk of annexing West Bank after UAE warning TEL AVIV — For weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been weighing formally annexing much or all of the occupied West Bank. An annexation, widely viewed as a violation of international law, would inflame public opinion across the Arab world and threaten President Donald Trump’s first-term effort to broker peace between Israel and several of its neighbors. But it would give Netanyahu a boost with Israeli voters. Now, an unusual message, delivered by a crucial Arab partner, is complicating his decision-making. On Tuesday, a top Emirati official told…
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07 Sep

Listen to the vanishing sounds of Mali’s legendary music scene

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Listen to the vanishing sounds of Mali’s legendary music scene BAMAKO, Mali — The band had just taken the stage on a recent Saturday night when the power cut out. The club was plunged into darkness. The lead guitarist was one of the most famous in Mali, and the venue was among the premier spots for live music in Bamako, the capital. But when the generator kicked in and lights came on, they illuminated mostly empty tables. Songhoy in Bamako, Mali, was once a vibrant hub for world-renowned music, but the rise of Islamist militants and a strained economy have…
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07 Sep

MAGA has a new cautionary tale: England

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MAGA has a new cautionary tale: England Leaders of the MAGA movement have a new warning: Don’t let America become like Britain. That was the howling conclusion at a conference of MAGA-aligned policymakers and think tanks this week in Washington, where elite voices, many with close ties to President Donald Trump, painted a dystopian, misleading and anti-Muslim picture of England as a bastion for dangerous immigrants. Stephen K. Bannon, Trump’s former chief of staff who continues to be an influential adviser, decried the “threat of Islamism in the U.K.,” positioning Britain as a cautionary tale of how Read full story:…
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07 Sep

One year on, family of US citizen killed by Israel still seeking justice

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One year on, family of US citizen killed by Israel still seeking justice Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s loved ones say they will continue to pursue accountability for her 2024 killing in the occupied West Bank. Washington, DC – One year after Israeli forces killed United States citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, her husband, Hamid Ali, says confusion and sorrow continue to grip his life. “It’s been very painful adjusting to life without Aysenur – an empty house, seeing the effect it’s had on her father and her family. The word I’d use to summarise is confusing,” Ali told Al Jazeera. Eygi, whose…
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07 Sep

Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’

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Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’ Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has named a former finance ministry official, a top energy executive and a respected diplomat to run the finance, energy and foreign ministries . He said his first cabinet picks would “bring confidence” to a country shaken by political upheaval . Read full story: Source
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07 Sep

Tunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege

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Tunisia flotilla eager to join Global Sumud mission to break Gaza siege Activists want to end Israel’s blockade of Gaza and expect to set sail on Sunday when the flotilla from Spain arrives. Tunis, Tunisia – At 61 Station Street, downtown Tunis, volunteers are busy receiving and documenting donations for the Maghreb Sumud Flotilla – one of four organising groups of the Global Sumud Flotilla, aiming to break Israel’s siege on Gaza. The initial plan was for the boats to set sail from Tunis on Thursday. But the Tunisian boats will have to wait until the Spanish flotilla – led…
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07 Sep

Alcaraz vs Sinner – US Open final: Start time, head-to-head, stats, Trump

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Alcaraz vs Sinner – US Open final: Start time, head-to-head, stats, Trump All to know as the world’s top two men’s tennis players meet in New York in their third straight Grand Slam final. The latest chapter of arguably the most riveting rivalry in modern-day men’s tennis is to unfold in New York when Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jannik Sinner in the final of the US Open 2025. For the tennis fans, it’s a chance to see the present and future of the game – nicknamed “Sincaraz” – duel in a Grand Slam final for the third time in 2025.…
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07 Sep

Cancelled concert shows political, social rifts in Iran amid war tensions

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Cancelled concert shows political, social rifts in Iran amid war tensions Tehran, Iran – By now, a celebrated Iranian singer was supposed to have performed a mega-concert at Tehran’s iconic Azadi Tower in a state-organised demonstration of national unity after the 12-day war with Israel. But the much-hyped late Friday public concert by 50-year-old Homayoun Shajarian, a traditional vocalist and son of legendary Mohammad Reza Shajarian, was cancelled by the authorities after days of speculation. Two days before the event, Shajarian announced online that instruments and equipment for the 30-member orchestra that was to accompany him on stage were not…
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