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Jordan PM resigns amid demonstrations over income tax, price hikes

King Abdullah II summons PM in response to protesters’ demands of toppling…

Fatma Lotfi

‘We will not kneel’: Jordanians continue protesting amid heavy security presence 

Thousands gathered near prime minister’s office, demanding fall of government

Fatma Lotfi

Fears of water scarcity in Iraq as Turkey fills Ilısu Dam reservoir

Turkey started constructing dam in 2006 on Tigris River as part of…

Mohammed El-Said

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment ahead of lifting ban on women driving

Bill introduces jail sentence up to five years, $80,000 fine 

Fatma Lotfi

Israel, Gaza exchange fire in heaviest flare-up since 2014

US calls for emergency UNSC meeting over Gaza rocket attack on Israel

Fatma Lotfi

Israel strikes central Gaza after mortar shells targets south

The Israeli Air Force struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday…

Daily News Egypt

Saudi Arabia denies Macron’s comments on holding Lebanon’s Al-Hariri

French president claims without France’s intervention, Lebanon could be at war

Fatma Lotfi

Israeli troops raid West Bank camp over death of solider, injuring 13 Palestinians

20-year-old solider died on Saturday from injuries sustained during raid on refugee…

Fatma Lotfi

Rival Libyan factions to discuss dispute resolution in Paris on Tuesday

Representatives of 19 countries, including Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, UAE, to attend 

Mohammed El-Said

Qatar bans goods from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE ahead of boycott’s anniversary

Four countries cut off relations with small wealthy nation, imposing trade, diplomatic…

Fatma Lotfi