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The Observers - Middle East: the irreversible environmental cost of war

The impact of the war in the Middle East is not only measured in human, economic and political terms, but also environmental. In less than two months, the attacks between Iran and the alliance of Israel and…

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The Iraqi President assigns Ali al-Zaidi, the candidate of the Coordination Framework, to form the new government

Iraqi President Nizar Amidi assigned the candidate of the Coordination Framework, Ali al-Zaidi, to form the new government, for the Coordination Framework composed of Shiite parties close to Iran. The nomination of the Zaidi businessman was officially announced.

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Palestine weekly wrap: Under cover of ceasefire, Israel increases grip

Settler violence surges deeper into Palestinian-administered areas, and Gaza's police forces are decimated further.

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UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel during war on Iran

Announcement comes as Gulf producers are already struggling to ship exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election in which crime is expected to…

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‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections

With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'.

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Israel: The Supreme Court freezes the decision to prevent 37 non-governmental organizations from working in Gaza

The Israeli Supreme Court ruled Friday to freeze the government ban on 37 foreign NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam, operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

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Labour ends power-sharing with Greens in 11 councils over Zionism row

Labour's ruling National Executive Committee sets out where it is cutting ties with the Greens.

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Nigel Farage’s regular column for the Telegraph to end

Some sources suggest owners have terminated contract but others close to Farage say Reform leader has resigned Nigel Farage will no longer write a regular column for the Telegraph, becoming the latest prominent rightwing figure to leave the title’s roster under its new ownership. The Reform UK leader wrote for the broadsheet as recently as last week, condemning the first budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership and pledging to “scrap benefits for foreigners, abolish net zero targets” and “slash foreign aid”. Continue reading...

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Nigel Farage’s regular column for the Telegraph to end

Some sources suggest owners have terminated contract but others close to Farage say Reform leader has resigned Nigel Farage will no longer write a regular column for the Telegraph, becoming the latest prominent rightwing figure to leave the title’s roster under its new ownership. The Reform UK leader wrote for the broadsheet as recently as last week, condemning the first budget of Andy Burnham’s premiership and pledging to “scrap benefits for foreigners, abolish net zero targets” and “slash foreign aid”. Continue reading...

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Mali: Assimi Goita says that “the situation is under control,” although he acknowledges the seriousness of the situation

The head of the Malian military junta, Assimi Goeta, said on Tuesday that “the situation is under control,” three days after unprecedented attacks by armed groups on strategic positions of the government, which seemed more weak than ever.

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