Election officials in Georgia have approved a rule that changes the standard for how much an oval needs to be filled on absentee ballots to count as a vote. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain-Israel normalisation shows peace is way to Palestinian rights – official
Bahrain normalising relations with Israel affirms that a fair and lasting peace is the best way to guarantee Palestinian rights, Nabeel Al-Hamer, media advisor to the king of Bahrain, said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Bahrain King reiterates need for Palestinian state after Israel deal
The king of Bahrain Friday reiterated the need to reach fair and lasting peace between Palestine and Israel based on a two-state solution, Bahraini state news agency BNA said, shortly after Manama ... ( read original story ...)
Palestinian president calls Bahraini normalization “betrayal of the Palestinians and Jerusalem”
The Bahraini decision to follow the Untied Arab Emirates and normalize relations with Israel is a further blow to the Palestinians, who are losing Arab support. Earlier this week, the Palestinians ... ( read original story ...)
‘Systematic erasure of Muslim identity underway in IIOJK and Palestine’
He said the oppressed people of Palestine and IIOJK are struggling for an end to atrocities and ascertaining their legitimate right to self-determination. The president made these comments while ... ( read original story ...)
Israel Razing More Palestinian Homes Despite Virus: UN
Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes built without planning permits that are almost impossible to obtain have risen sharply during the coronavirus pandemic despite the health risks, the UN said ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE-Ant’s mega IPO draws interest from Singapore investor Temasek – sources
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings is considering an investment in the initial public offering (IPO) of Chinese financial technology company Ant Group, which could be the world's biggest IPO, ... ( read original story ...)
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
During his visit this month, French President Emmanuel Macron gave Lebanon’s politicians a road map for policy changes and reform, set deadlines for them to take action and told ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon: Why the country finds it hard to change
Lebanon has an unusual political system based on sectarian representation. The model - established through tradition - allows for power-sharing between 18 officially recognised religious groups in the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain Joins UAE In Reaching Agreement With Israel To Normalize Relations
The agreement makes Bahrain the fourth Arab nation to officially recognize Israel along with the UAE, Egypt, and Jordan. ( read original story ...)