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Qatari former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

July 12th, 2026 - 05:40 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, father of emir of Qatar, dies at 74

ALBAWABA - ⁠Former emir of Qatar, ⁠Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, ‌passed away at the age of ⁠74, the country’s Amiri ⁠Diwan announced Sunday morning. In a statement, the Amiri Diwan wrote, "With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh ...

In Iraq (Twitter)

July 23rd, 2020 - 09:52 GMT

Convoy Carrying Support For US Troops in Iraq Hit by Twin Roadside Bombs

The Nile Dam /AFP

July 23rd, 2020 - 09:02 GMT

The Nile Dam Diplomatic Stalemate Edges Forward

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on "Operation Legend: Combatting Violent Crime in American Cities" in the East Room of the White House, Washington, DC, on July 22, 2020. Brendan Smialowski / AFP

July 23rd, 2020 - 06:48 GMT

Donald Trump 'Wants to Instigate a Race War' Says American Congressman

A resident shows the gate of a house in the village of Aygepar in Tavush region damaged by recent shelling during armed clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border on July 15, 2020. Defence officials in Armenia and Azerbaijan said fighting on their border subsided on July 15, 2020 after several days of deadly clashes raised fears of a major flare-up. At least 16 people on both sides were killed in three days of shelling that started Sunday between the ex-Soviet republics, which have been locked for decades i

July 23rd, 2020 - 06:40 GMT

Could Moscow be Behind The Azerbaijan-Armenia Troubles?

Fighters loyal to the UN-recognised Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) secure the area of Abu Qurain, half-way between the capital Tripoli and Libya's second city Benghazi, against forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar, who is based in eastern Benghazi, on July 20, 2020. Since 2015, a power struggle has pitted the (GNA) against forces loyal to Haftar. The strongman is mainly supported by Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Russia, while Turkey backs the GNA. Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

July 23rd, 2020 - 06:24 GMT

Egypt Has no Mandate to Enter Libya

A view of the east steps of the United States Capitol Building (Shutterstock)

July 23rd, 2020 - 06:19 GMT

US House Repeals Trump’s Controversial Immigration Ban on Muslim

Israeli police have arrested the director of the Yabous Cultural Center Rania Elias and her husband (Twitter)

July 23rd, 2020 - 06:14 GMT

Israeli Police Arrest Two Palestinian Cultural Leaders on Suspicion of 'Funding Terrorism'

A protester wearing a face covering holds up a sign during a demonstration against the Israeli prime minister outside his official residence in Jerusalem, early on July 22, 2020. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 70, was indicted in January for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three cases. He denies all the charges and accuses the media and legal officials of a witch hunt. AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP

July 23rd, 2020 - 05:57 GMT

Israeli Protests Continue to Increase in Size, Intensity Against Netanyahu

Nile dam (Twitter)

July 23rd, 2020 - 05:48 GMT

Ethiopia Hails The Nile Dam Fill

Home Office Minister, James Brokenshire (Twitter)

July 23rd, 2020 - 05:42 GMT

UK Plans to Create a Register of 'Foreign Agents' to Deal With Spies

Armenian servicemen transport used tyres in the back of a truck to fortify their positions on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border near the village of Movses on July 15, 2020. Defence officials in Armenia and Azerbaijan said fighting on their border subsided on July 15, 2020 after several days of deadly clashes raised fears of a major flare-up. At least 16 people on both sides were killed in three days of shelling that started Sunday between the ex-Soviet republics, which have been locked for decades in a confli

July 23rd, 2020 - 05:34 GMT

Serbia Confirms Sending Arms to Armenia

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July 22nd, 2020 - 11:35 GMT

Where is Israel’s Anti-War Movement?