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Kyndryl completes separation from IBM
Marietta Daily Journal | 2021-11-05, 01:18
Nov. 4—Kyndryl has completed its
Israeli budget, set to increase funding for Arab-Israeli sector, would boost Islamist Party
Cleveland Jewish News | 2021-11-05, 00:41
The Israeli government approved the 2021 state budget on Thursday, which includes more than $9.6 billion for the Arab sector—a prize for Mansour Abbas’s Ra’am Party, part of the governing coalition. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the budget’s
Eternals Pulled in Saudi Arabia and Other Arab Countries Due To Gay Romance
Marvel’s Eternals features a lot of firsts, including the MCU’s first (PG-13) sex scene and first gay superhero. But these may have led several countries, including Saudi Arabia and its neighbors, to ban the latest Marvel movie ahead of its November 11
‘Eternals’ reportedly pulled in Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations over gay superhero
“Eternals,” which features a cast of globally recognized Hollywood stars including Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek, reportedly has been pulled from cinemas in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait over its inclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first gay
Marie Antoinette jewels and Kobe Bryant’s shoes set for Geneva auctions
GENEVA — A diamond bracelet that belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and a sapphire-and-diamond brooch with matching ear clips that once dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among the featured items in auctions of jewelry and other
Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas — The Biden administration on Thursday sued Texas over new voting laws that outlasted a summer of dramatic protests by Democrats, who face fading hopes of overhauling the nation’s elections in response to a wave of restrictive new
4 New York City unions reach deal to drop lawsuits over vaccinations
NEW YORK — Many government workers who have defied New York City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate won’t be fired and will even keep getting paid, for now, if they’ve applied for a religious exemption under a labor deal announced Thursday. The agreement,
Arab MK Caught Photographing Lapid’s Desktop
An Arab MK was noticed quietly photographing something on the desk of Foreign Minister Yair Lapid during the marathon voting on the budget
France Leaves Door Open for IAEA Action on Iran
Police stand outside a hotel where a meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal, is held in Vienna, Austria, April 20, 2021. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger France said on Thursday it could still act with
Foreign Children of IS Detained in Northeast Syria Face Bleak Future
"Blueberries," says Ahmed Bilal, 14, smiling as he reminisces about his old life in the United States. "I've never seen blueberries in Syria."� Bilal came to Syria when he was 8 years old. At the time, he didn't know why. Now, he is locked up in the
GU-Q webinar turns spotlight on lasting impact of Arab Spring conflict
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The Arab Spring uprisings took place a decade ago, but a panel of experts hosted by Qatar Foundation partner Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) say the events continue to ... ...
Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Shortly after sunrise on a recent Saturday in Benton Harbor, Mich., residents began lining up for free bottled water so they could drink and cook without fear of the high levels of lead in the city’s tap water. Free water
Arab American and Muslim mayors sweep local elections in Detroit suburbs
Arab American and Muslim mayors sweep local elections in Detroit suburbs ...
Gov't plan for Arab community discriminates against Arabs in mixed cities - Lod mayor
Lod Mayor Yair Revivo petitioned the High Court of Justice on Thursday demanding that the government's five-year plan for the Arab sector apply to Arabs in mixed cities, and not just in solely Arab towns. The exclusion of Arabs who live in mixed cities such as
International arrest warrant issued for former Tunisian president Marzouki
A Tunisian court has issued an international arrest warrant against former President Moncef Marzouki, state news agency TAP reported on Thursday. There were no details on the charges Marzouki faced,
Qatar: School consultancy
Provision of consultancy services for the design and build of a school ...
First person of color confirmed as next Census Bureau leader
Robert Santos was confirmed Thursday as the next U.S. Census Bureau director, becoming the first person of color to lead the nation’s largest statistical agency on a permanent basis. The Senate approved Santos, a third-generation Mexican American statistician
Russia, Belarus agree to integrate gas, financial markets
MOSCOW — The presidents of Russia and Belarus signed an array of measures Thursday to deepen the integration of the two countries but stop short of a full merger. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
WHO: Europe is the epicenter of pandemic despite vaccines
GENEVA — Top officials at the World Health Organization said Thursday that Europe has seen a more than 50% jump in coronavirus cases in the last month, making it the epicenter of the pandemic despite an ample supply of vaccines. “There may be plenty
Sheikha Moza presents winners at Fashion Trust Arabia Awards – Doha News | Qatar
M7 aims to empower all designers to explore, develop
Max Stahl obituary
Documentary-maker who captured East Timor atrocities on film and left behind his earlier career as a Blue Peter presenter.. ...
A self-immolation in southern Iran spotlights sinking economy
Ruhollah Parazideh, a wiry 38-year-old
ICC Prosecutor’s primary consideration in opening an investigation must be timely and effective justice for ...
The International Criminal Court has recognized the urgency of investigating the crimes against humanity denounced for years in Venezuela.. ...
Lebanon’s The Daily Star is latest newspaper to close amid crisis
The English-language Lebanese newspaper The Daily Star has told its staff they will all be laid off, joining a list of Lebanese media outlets that have been forced to close or scale back due to financial pressures.. ...
Turkey proxies weaponise water in north Syria to starve, displace
Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria have weaponised water by building dams on a river that is a lifeline for communities living downstream in Kurdish-dominated areas, a report alleged Wednesday.. ...
Jordan, Ireland discuss ties, Mideast developments
AMMAN, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday discussed with his visiting Irish counterpart Simon Coveney on the joint efforts to resolve regional crises and bolster the bilateral
US, UN call for de-escalation in Yemen’s Marib
AL-MUKALLA: The US and the UN called on the Iran-backed Houthis to stop their deadly offensive on Yemen’s central city of Marib and comply with peace efforts to end the war in Yemen. The US State Department said that the US Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim
Rumors swirl over Erdogan’s declining health after G20 hobble
LONDON: Allies of the Turkish president have denied that his health is in decline after footage emerged online of him appearing to struggle to walk. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, 67, was filmed during Sunday’s G20 Summit
Sudan’s Burhan orders release of 4 civilian cabinet ministers after call with UN chief
NEW YORK/CAIRO: Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan ordered the release of four civilian members of the ousted government of Abdallah Hamdok, state television said on Thursday. Ministers Hamza Baloul, Ali Jiddo, Hashim Hasabalrasoul and Yousef Adam were
‘Crazy love’: Lebanon slogan promotes tourism on back of crisis
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s tourism minister unveiled a new slogan for the crisis-swept country on Thursday that aimed to portray the precarity of life there as a point of pride, roughly translating to “I love you in your madness.” Lebanon is suffering a financial and
Egypt, UK discuss tourism cooperation
CAIRO: Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Anany held talks with his British counterpart Nigel Huddleston on ways
Beirut blast investigator forced to suspend probe for 3rd time
BEIRUT: The Lebanese judge leading investigations into last year’s Beirut port blast was forced to stop work Thursday over a lawsuit filed by an ex-minister he had summoned for interrogation. Tarek Bitar was informed of a “lawsuit submitted by former public
Family of slain Sudan protester vows to resist coup
KHARTOUM, Sudan: Mohammed Abdel Sallam was shot in the chest not far from his home in Sudan’s capital, where his mother was waiting for him. He had gone out to protest after hearing that there had been a military coup, the country’s civilian leaders had been
Turkey pact fuels fears of drone use in Ethiopia’s spiraling civil war
LONDON: An alliance between Ankara and Addis Ababa is fueling concerns that Turkish drones will be used in Ethiopia’s escalating civil war. The military cooperation agreement was signed in August by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Turkish President
An NGO gives adult cancer patients in Lebanon a vital lifeline
DUBAI: Living conditions in Lebanon have deteriorated steadily since mid-2019 when the country began experiencing severe economic and financial problems, which have since been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Beirut port blast. The meltdown
UAE ambassador to France Hend Al Otaiba presents credentials in Paris
As country's envoy, she joins select group of senior Emirati women diplomats ...
Voices from the Arab press: An Iranian Proxy in the Gulf Region
An Iranian Proxy in the Gulf Region For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Al-Masry Al-Youm, Egypt, October 30 It is clear that Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi did not differentiate between his role as a television
Beirut port blast probe suspended again following legal challenges
A probe into the Beirut port explosion has been suspended after two former ministers facing charges lodged a legal complaint against the lead investigator. A judicial source told media outlets that the judge was forced to stop work on Thursday after former
Rights organizations warn of deteriorating health condition of imprisoned Saudi dissident
Human rights organizations have warned of the deteriorating health condition of an imprisoned Saudi political dissident and demanded his immediate and unconditional release, as the Riyadh regime shows no restraint on its brutal crackdown against opposition
Israel extends detention of Palestinian hunger-striking inmate despite deteriorating health condition
The Israeli regime has extended the administrative detention of a Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for more than 100 days despite his deteriorating health condition. The Palestinian Information Center reported on Thursday that the occupying
Israeli forces demolish Palestinian mosque, other structures in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities have razed a Palestinian mosque and other structures in the occupied West Bank, as the regime’s land grab policy in the occupied Palestinian territories continues unabated. Israeli bulldozers, escorted by troops, demolished the mosque early
Kazakh capital set to host fresh round of Syria peace talks
Kazakhstan is set to host a fresh round of talks between the Syrian government and the opposition aimed at ending the years-long foreign-backed militancy in the Arab country. Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi announced on Thursday that the next
Final Report for the Final Evaluation of Food for Peace III program, July to October 2021
Jouri for Research and Consulting was commissioned by CARE International (CARE) to undertake a final evaluation of the Food for Peace project, “Emergency and Regular Food Assistance in Syria” implemented in Aleppo and Idleb in Northwest
The Ahd Allah Movement: Another Iranian Proxy
As Gulf countries pursue dialogue with Iran, they must realize the threats posed by Iranian-backed Iraqi militias – both to Iraq itself, and to wider regional stability. This summer, Iraq held an unusual summit, bringing together countries from across the
Will Turkey strike again in Syria?
A number of regional media outlets have in recent days carried articles concerning a possibly imminent Turkish military operation into northeast Syria. Is such an incursion likely? The reports and rumors follow a summit between Turkish President Recep Tayyip
Sudan’s army chief orders release of 4 ministers detained in coup
Sudan’s army General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has ordered the release of four civilian ministers detained since he led a military coup last week, state-run television said. “The Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has ordered the release of Hashem Hassab
Syria to lift subsidy system from richest citizens
Syria will cease government subsidies on basic goods for its richest citizens by the end of this year,
Being designated as 'terrorists' by Israel reflects the good work that NGOs do in Palestine
I am following with interest the reaction to Israel's designation of six Palestinian human rights
Detroit suburbs see wave of newly elected Arab American and Muslim mayors
Detroit suburbs see wave of newly elected Arab American and Muslim mayors ...
Arab MK caught photographing documents in Knesset plenum
MK Ayman Odeh (Joint List) was caught on Thursday on Knesset Channel cameras, photographing something lying on the table of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid during budget debates. Odeh was caught on camera leaning over the table and
DIA hosts Arab Film Festival with in-person, streaming offerings
The Detroit Institute of Arts presents its annual Arab Film Festival in partnership with The Arab American National Museum, featuring the best films from the Arab world and Arab-American community, with many films making their Michigan and/or U.S. debuts.
Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Regional Humanitarian Funding Update (January - October 2021) [EN/AR]
UN Office for the
TALMUDIC JEWS CALL FOR GENOCIDE OF MUSLIMS AND ARABS - CHANTS DEATH TO ARABS ABUSE ...
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Israel's secret file on NGO terror labeling lacks proof, new report says
A secret Israeli dossier on the six Palestinian NGOs it has designated as terror groups fails to substantiate the charge, according to three journalists who published a report on the matter in +972 Magazine, The Intercept and Local Call. The journalists
Morocco stresses its respect for being neighborly with all
Morocco's government spokesman Mustapha Baitas insisted Thursday that his country is neighborly to all of its neighbors. "For the neighboring countries, Morocco sticks to the strict
Remains of Burbank Marine killed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 are identified
The remains of a Marine from Burbank who was killed in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified and will be buried in Hawaii, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced. Pfc. Walter L. Collier of Burbank was identified on May 25, but
UAE: HSBC sets world record for ‘most nationalities reciting a poem’
Abu Dhabi: HSBC Bank set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘most nationalities reciting a poem’, on the eve of UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, on Wednesday. Fifty of its employees from fifty different nationalities, all based at HSBC
Saudi women are finally taking their place at work
Stepping out of a shared taxi in central Riyadh, Reham Al-Ahmed walked into the shopping mall where she works four days a week selling cosmetics. Al-Ahmed, a high school graduate, is the first woman in her family to have a job. Her parents had never wanted her
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Expo 2020 Dubai
The parties discussed trade, and witnessed the exchange of a series of MoUs and agreements ...
More than a third of Abu Dhabi pupils are vaccinated against Covid-19
Emirate's Blue Schools initiative to relax mask protocols and social distancing started two months early ...
UAE announces completion of Barakah Nuclear Plant third unit at Cop 26
Unit 1 is up and running while Unit 2 is connected to the grid and undergoing readiness tests ...
Abu Dhabi hosts major healthcare summit
Abu Dhabi is hosting a major summit that will discuss the future of health care and innovations in the medical field. The two-day online event started on Thursday and more than 3,000 healthcare experts from countries including the UAE, US, UK and Australia
'Crazy love': Lebanon slogan promotes tourism on back of crisis
Lebanon's tourism minister unveiled a new slogan for the crisis-swept country on Thursday, that aimed to portray
As fighting increases, Yemen's internally displaced remain on the move
In his eighties, Mohammed Hadi Al-Harmali has been uprooted four times by shifting frontlines during the
Outspoken Lebanese minister reiterates he will not resign under Saudi pressure
Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi has stressed that he will not step down as a result of the ongoing political row between Beirut and Riyadh, days after Saudi Arabia launched a campaign of pressure on Lebanon in response to his comments critical of
Russia: White Helmets plotting false-flag chemical attack in Syria’s Idlib to accuse Damascus
The Russian Defense Ministry has warned that members of the so-called civil defense group, White Helmets, are planning to mount yet another false-flag chemical attack against civilians in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib in order to incriminate the
Hamas leader: Palestine resistance groups stand behind Sheikh Jarrah families
Head of Hamas’s political bureau Ismail Haniyeh says all the Palestinian resistance factions firmly support the families of the East al-Quds neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in the face of the Israeli regime’s threat to forcefully evict them from their homes. “I
Lebanon PM renews call for minister in Gulf Arab row to quit
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister on Thursday again urged the information minister to “do what needs to be done,” an apparent appeal for him step down over an unprecedented diplomatic rift with Saudi Arabia. The spat has threatened to destabilize the new
Christians return to homeland in Syria as YPG/PKK terrorists cleared out
Two Christian brothers from Syria now live in their homeland in peace after the area where they once lived was liberated from the YPG/PKK terror group because of Turkey's cross-border operation. Christian minorities in northeastern Ras al-Ayn province suffered
A Blurred Line Between Civil Society and Terrorism Examining Charges of NGOs Funding the PFLP
The Israeli evidence could reveal a troubling reality wherein groups publicly defend the human rights of some people while supporting acts of terrorism targeting others. On October 19, Israel designated
Israel cannot escape its legacy of violence
"Israel has been defined too many years by the Israel-Arab conflict," Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett complained in a
Harassing Palestinians, Jerusalem councillor says they are acting against the Bible
READ: Israeli police storm the Dome of the Rock at Al-Aqsa Mosque ...
Lebanese premier looks to heal relations with Saudi Arabia
Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati said, on Thursday, that his country will heal its "relationship with Saudi
EGX flags in red, market cap. loses LE7.62B amid Arab, foreign organizations selling
CAIRO – 4 November 2021: The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) ended week in red, losing around LE 7.62 billion of market capitalization, amid Arab and foreign organizations selling. The benchmark EGX30 decreased 0.62 percent, or 72.28 points, to end
Analyst who helped compile Trump-Russia dossier has been arrested, source says
WASHINGTON — A Russian analyst who helped provide information for a dossier of research used during the Trump-Russia investigation has been arrested as part of an ongoing special counsel investigation, a person familiar with the matter said
Yemen’s Marib city battens down as Houthis advance through energy-rich province
Furniture and belongings are seen on a truck heading to a camp for internally displaced people (IDPs) in Marib, Yemen on November 2, 2021. Expecting a possible siege, pro-government forces in central Yemen are preparing to defend Marib city, their last
COP26: Saudi Arabia’s climate strategy — Greenwashing or genuine transformation?
It was a regular hot and sunny day in late October in Riyadh, when Dalia Samra-Rohte, delegate of the German Industry for Saudi Arabia, and Germany’s ambassador to the kingdom, Dieter Lamle, were busy planting a crown-of-thorns sapling in Bödeker Park.
United Arab Emirates University Alumni Award invites applications
AL AIN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 04th Nov, 2021) The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched an award scheme to recognise graduates who have made significant contributions to the community and society. The award will be an annual
Arab League warns against Israel's settlement expansion
CAIRO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Thursday warned against the expanding Israeli settlements and
Iran’s Raisi warns West against ‘excessive’ nuclear demands
TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned Western governments Thursday he would accept no “excessive demands” in nuclear talks set to resume later this month after a five-month gap. Diplomats on Wednesday finally announced the November 29 start date for
