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Ombudsman raises concern over EU migration deal with Egypt

EU

Ombudsman raises concern over EU migration deal with Egypt

The European Union's rights watchdog raised concern on Tuesday about the bloc's new 7.4 billion euro ($8.03 billion) agreement with Egypt that includes provisions to curb migration, saying it falls short on human rights safeguards.

Food aid for Gaza: Meeting in Nicosia on March 21st

Cyprus

Food aid for Gaza: Meeting in Nicosia on March 21st

A U.S.-based charity said a consignment of almost 200 tons of food aid had reached the northern part of Gaza on Tuesday, a week after being despatched via a maritime route from the Cypriot port of Larnaca.

Major Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends slide

Stock Markets

Major Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends slide

Major stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and commentary.

Putin calls on KGB's heirs to bust the West's sanctions

Politics

Putin calls on KGB's heirs to bust the West's sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called on the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, to help Russian companies bust Western sanctions and expand their clout into new markets around the world.

Scope of Hong Kong's new national security laws

Politics

Scope of Hong Kong's new national security laws

Hong Kong on Tuesday passed its new national security law, a bill that broadens the definition of crimes including sabotage, sedition and state secrets, and stipulates tougher penalties of up to life imprisonment.

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