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King, Cyprus president, Greece PM hold trilateral summit in Athens

July 30, 2021 by M Barbu

His Majesty King Abdullah, Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a trilateral summit on Wednesday in Athens.

The summit, convening for the third time, focused on the importance of the deep-rooted ties and partnership between the three countries, leading to expanding cooperation prospects across all sectors, and contributing to achieving peace and enhancing security and stability in the region and beyond, according to a Royal Court statement.

Daesh attack kills seven Syrian troops: Monitor

July 30, 2021 by M Barbu

Daesh group militants killed at least seven soldiers and militiamen in eastern Syria on Wednesday, the latest in a series of deadly attacks, a Britain-based war monitor said.

Syrian jihadi group in Idlib boasts about new, advanced weapons

July 30, 2021 by M Barbu

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader has recently boasted about his group’s growing weapons arsenal and military capabilities, as the Syrian government forces escalate their attacks on Idlib.

The commander of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which controls Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, ruled out a ground attack by the Syrian government forces on Jabal al-Zawiya, in the southern Idlib countryside, although he expected an escalation of the shelling.

Influential voices in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE celebrate Tunisia turmoil as blow to political Islam

July 30, 2021 by M Barbu

Tunisians are struggling to make sense of their country’s ongoing political crisis after the president abruptly dismissed the prime minister and suspended parliament Sunday night.

Turkey seizes vessel carrying more than 200 Afghan migrants to Italy

July 30, 2021 by M Barbu

The Turkish coast guard seized a vessel carrying some 231 migrants to Italy on Tuesday (July 27) in an operation around the west of the Greek island of Lesbos.

Turkey in the Sahel

July 29, 2021 by M Barbu

Ankara is strengthening ties with Sahelian capitals, building mosques and hospitals and opening up export markets. Its defence pact with Niamey has led rivals to suspect its intentions. Turkey and other outside powers should do what they can to avoid unnecessary additional competition in the region.

Kryzys w Tunezji: prezydent zawiesza parlament i odwołuje premiera

July 29, 2021 by M Barbu

Tunezyjski prezydent Kajs Saied zawiesił działanie parlamentu i odwołał z funkcji premiera Hiszama Maszisziego. To największy kryzys polityczny w tym kraju od rewolucji w 2011 roku, na skutek której wprowadzono system demokratyczny.

İhvan’a bir darbe de Tunus’ta

July 29, 2021 by M Barbu

Her yerden gol yiyoruz. Libya diplomasimizin bir ayağını da Tunus ve Cezayir oluşturuyordu. Şimdi Tunus’ta yaşanacaklar Libya’daki durumumuzu az veya çok etkileyecek.

‘Death to the dictator!’: Anti-government protests reach Tehran

July 29, 2021 by M Barbu

Social media showed protesters marching down the streets of Tehran chanting “Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, I will sacrifice my life for Iran.”

Protests in Iran are entering their third week, with widespread arrests of protesters and deadly use of force.
Demonstrations began on July 15 in response to the severe drought and water crisis suffered by Iran’s Arab Ahwazi citizens in Khuzestan. Protesters say that water is only a trigger for the movement, in addition to a long history of repression by the Iranian government.

Secret Iran hacking plans against West revealed – report

July 29, 2021 by M Barbu

Five secret documents allegedly showing Iranian plans to hack infrastructure in Western countries, including in Europe, were publicized by Sky News on Monday.

Five secret documents allegedly showing Iranian plans to hack infrastructure in Western countries, including in Europe, were publicized by Sky News late Monday night.