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Morocco
Protests in Morocco: GenZ 212 calls out government failures
The newly formed Moroccan youth collective “GenZ 212” has called for the resignation of the government following a sixth consecutive night of protests demanding better healthcare and education services.
Syria
Syria to establish first post-Assad parliament amid political inclusivity concern
Syria will hold an indirect vote on Sunday to establish its first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was ousted, a key step in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred concerns about political inclusivity under the country's new leaders.
Lebanon
US sends $230 million to Lebanon as it moves to disarm Hezbollah, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approved $230 million for Lebanon's security forces this week as they push to disarm the once powerful armed group Hezbollah, sources in Washington and Beirut said.
Egypt
Egypt: Hamas has “No role” in Gaza’s future
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declared on Thursday that Hamas has “no role” in Gaza’s future, underscoring Cairo’s pivotal position as mediator in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement.
United Arab Emirates
UAE President meets Iraqi PM in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani on Wednesday to review bilateral ties and discuss opportunities for stronger cooperation.
Turkey
Istanbul rattled by 5.0-magnitude earthquake
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake rattled buildings in Turkey's largest city Istanbul on Thursday, sending some people rushing out to the streets, Reuters witnesses and the AFAD disaster agency said
Turkey
Erdogan’s dangerous dance with extremism
Most of the vessels from the so-called “Gaza flotilla” have been intercepted by the Israeli Navy, with passengers set to be expelled in the coming days. Despite the fact that all detainees are reportedly in good health and have suffered no violence, Ankara has reacted with outrage.
World
Two dead in attack near UK synagogue on Yom Kippur, suspect shot by police
Two people were killed after an assailant drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard near a synagogue in England on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, British police said.
Palestine
Italy's Meloni criticises Gaza flotilla, planned general strike
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticised an aid flotilla intercepted off Gaza by the Israeli military, saying on Thursday the activists' mission and a strike called in their support in Italy would do nothing to help Palestinians.
Iran
Russia says 'illegal' sanctions on Iran deepen crisis over its nuclear program
Russia said on Thursday that the restoration of U.N. sanctions against Iran was an illegal action, driven by European powers that deepened the crisis over the country's nuclear program.

