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UN Agency Investigating Humanitarian Food Theft in Ethiopia

The United Nations food relief agency is investigating the theft of food aid from lifesaving humanitarian operations in Ethiopia, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press. The World Food Program’s Ethiopia director, Claude Jibidar, says in the letter that “WFP is very concerned about the large-scale sale of…

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Iraq: Speculations Point to Clash between Al-Halbousi, Shiite Allies

Iraqi political circles are suggesting that Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad al-Halbousi, is seeking to promote himself as the sole leader among the Sunni forces and parties disputing over influence and power. They noted that al-Halbousi was fighting his opponents within the Sunni ranks on the one hand, and facing his…

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Jordan's King Calls from Tokyo for De-escalation in Palestinian Territories

Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed on Monday during his visit to Tokyo the need for calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories, and for intensifying efforts to resolve the crises and challenges. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that King Abdullah had met separately with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi…

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Dubai Number Plate Sells for Record $14.9 Million at Auction

A Dubai charity auction dedicated to support the inauguration of a Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund raised Dh97.9 million ($26.6 million). The auction hit a record by selling the ‘P 7’ plate, the most expensive license plate in the world for Dh55 million ($14.9 million), breaking the former record…

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US Pentagon Says Classified Document Leak 'Serious Risk to National Security'

The leak of highly sensitive US documents – many of them related to the Ukraine conflict – presents a "very serious" risk to US national security, the Pentagon said Monday. The breach is being investigated by the Justice Department and appears to include secret information on the war in Ukraine…

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South Korea Fines Google $32 Mln for Blocking Games on Competing Platform

South Korea's antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet Inc's Google 42.1 billion won ($31.88 million) for blocking the release of mobile video games on a competitor's platform. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said on Tuesday that Google bolstered its market dominance, and hurt local app market One Store's revenue and…

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Taiwan President Slams 'Irresponsible' China Military Drills

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen slammed on Tuesday the “irresponsible” Chinese military drills around the island. China's military exercises have caused instability in Taiwan and the region and are irresponsible acts for a major country, Taiwan's President wrote on Facebook after Beijing ended three days of drills around the island. “There…

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Saudi Arabia to Supply Full Crude Contract Volumes to Asia

Several informed sources said that the giant Saudi Aramco plans to supply full crude contract volumes loading in May to several North Asian buyers despite its pledge to cut output by 500,000 barrels per day, Reuters reported. This comes after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the…

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Saudi Leadership Supports Charitable Work with Donations Worth SAR 70 Million

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz launched the third edition of the national campaign for charitable work by making two donations totaling SAR 70 million. King Salman donated SAR 40 million, while the Crown…

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Macron to Visit Netherlands amid Row over China Comments

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday featuring a speech on Europe that will be keenly watched after his controversial remarks on its ties with the US and China. Macron, freshly returned from a visit to China last week, sparked criticism after saying in…

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Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security in Israel after Surging Violence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to restore security "on all fronts" after surging violence that included rocket fire from Lebanon and Syria and two more deaths on Monday. Netanyahu also reinstated the defense minister whose firing he announced last month, AFP said. Heavy clashes, shootings, rocket strikes and a…

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Al-Jaber Visits Sanaa to Discuss Reaching Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber said on Monday his visit to Sanaa aims to stabilize the truce and ceasefire, support the prisoner exchange process, and explore dialogue prospects between the Yemeni components to reach a sustainable and comprehensive political solution. “Continuing the Kingdom’s efforts to end the Yemeni…

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KSrelief Continues to Distribute Ramadan Food Baskets in Bangladesh

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed on Monday 12 tons of food baskets in the Republic of Bangladesh, benefiting 3,000 individuals from 500 families. The initiative is part of the relief and humanitarian projects offered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief,…

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First Round of Saudi-Turkish Political Consultations Kicks Off in Riyadh

The Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed Al-Khereiji met the Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Burak Akçapar, and the accompanying delegation at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in Riyadh. The two sides conducted the first round of political consultations between the governments of the two…

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US, Philippines Hold Largest War Drills near Disputed Waters

The United States and the Philippines on Tuesday launch their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China. The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called…

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Biden Kicks off Easter Egg Roll with Talk of Reelection Bid

Not even the annual White House Easter Egg Roll is safe from presidential politics. President Joe Biden, the host of Monday's festivities on the South Lawn, said he plans to participate in “at least three or four more Easter egg rolls, maybe five.” Biden was alluding to his expected reelection…

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Michael Lerner, ‘Barton Fink’ Oscar Nominee, Dies at 81

Michael Lerner, the Brooklyn-born character actor who played a myriad of imposing figures in his 60 years in the business, including monologuing movie mogul Jack Lipnick in “Barton Fink,” the crooked club owner Bugsy Calhoun in “Harlem Nights” and an angry publishing executive in “Elf” has died. He was 81.…

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Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority to Hold Global Cybersecurity Forum in Nov.

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) will hold the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) in Riyadh on November 8-9. The event will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy…

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Petrol Bombs Thrown at Northern Irish Police on Eve of Biden Visit

A number of masked people attacked police with petrol bombs and other objects at a parade opposing the Good Friday peace accord in Londonderry, police said on Monday, a day before US President Joe Biden visits Belfast. A Reuters photograph showed four young people in the mainly Irish nationalist area…

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Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque activated on Monday emergency plans at the Grand Mosque amid heavy rain on the holy city of Makkah. Over 200 supervisors and 4,000 observers are at the Grand Mosque to weather the conditions and ensure the safety…

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Russia and Ukraine Swap More than 200 Prisoners

Russia and Ukraine carried out a major prisoner swap on Monday, with 106 Russian prisoners of war being freed in exchange for 100 Ukrainians, both sides said. In a Telegram post, Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak said the released Ukrainians included defenders of Mariupol city and its Azovstal steel plant,…

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UN Food Agency: $800M Urgently Needed for Afghanistan

The UN food agency said Monday it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghanistan, which is at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century. Aid agencies have been providing food, education and health care support to Afghans in the wake of…

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Russian Official Claims 75% of Bakhmut Seized

The Russian-installed head of the Moscow-controlled part of Ukraine's Donetsk region said on Monday that Russian forces controlled more than 75% of the besieged city of Bakhmut. The battle for Bakhmut has been one of the bloodiest of the 13-month war, drawing comparisons with World War One due to massive…

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Japan Urges Peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing Simulates Attack

Japan stressed on Monday the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait during a meeting of senior Japanese and Chinese officials after Beijing held three days of war games around the island. The talks, focusing on concerns over disputed waters in the East China Sea, came as China was ending…

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Calls for Credit References Collaboration to Prevent Financial Fraud in the Middle East

Credit reference agencies and financial institutions should cooperate to prevent financial fraud in the Middle East, especially the Gulf countries, which have become one of the world's important financial and economic centers, according to a financial expert. Comprehensive framework Director of Financial Crime Compliance and Payments, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Jonny…

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