Yearly Archives: 2021

Iraq’s military disputes militia claim about drone attack

The Imam Ali Division militia claimed two drones attacked one of its storage facilities near Najaf. Iraq’s military pushed back on a claim by a pro-Iran militia that one of the militia’s storage facilities in Najaf had been attacked by a drone. Iraq’s security media cell said that an explosion …

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Biden announces end to US combat mission in Iraq

Following a White House meeting today between US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the two side announced an agreement that the US combat mission in Iraq will end by Dec. 31, 2021. US President Joe Biden on Monday announced that the US military’s role in Iraq …

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Tunisians decry coup, while president’s supporters claim ‘second revolution’

On the streets of Tunis, rumors and anticipation of July 25 demonstrations have been circulating for weeks. While July 25 is the anniversary of the true birth of Tunisia as an independent republic, this year the date saw widespread protests that climaxed with President Kais Saied suspending parliament and sacking …

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Israel concerned over possible new Russian policy on Syria

Israel is perplexed over the recent statement by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit concerning the interception in Syria of alleged Israeli missiles. The claims by Russian Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit that Russian-made defense systems intercepted missiles fired last week by two Israeli F16 fighter jets toward targets near the Syrian …

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The End Of American Domination? – OpEd

China is currently the country with the most trading partners in the world, China even managed to beat America. However, this has not been able to change China’s position as the world’s economic leader by shifting America’s position. This makes relations between the two countries even more complicated.

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Turkey in the Sahel

Ankara is strengthening ties with Sahelian capitals, building mosques and hospitals and opening up export markets. Its defence pact with Niamey has led rivals to suspect its intentions. Turkey and other outside powers should do what they can to avoid unnecessary additional competition in the region.

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Wer bietet weniger?

In der Mittagspause eine Runde surfen, nur noch zwei E-Mails und dann ab zum Strand mit den Kindern. Corona hat nicht nur unsere Arbeitsplätze von unseren Betriebsstätten entkoppelt. Dank Digitalisierung und Homeoffice müssen viele von uns nicht einmal in dem Land leben, in dem sie eigentlich arbeiten. Im Vorjahr hat …

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Taliban’ın inancıyla ters olma arzusu

Afganistan’da Türkiye’nin nasıl bir rol oynayacağına dair formül üzerinde aslında tam bir karara varılmış değil. Bu karar Afganistan’dan çekilme kararı almış olan ABD ile görüşmelerle belirlenecek elbet ama bu konuda ABD’nin tek karar verici veya belirleyici olmadığı da gün gibi ortada. Oluşacak kararda da Türk varlığının oradaki mevcudiyetinde de belirleyici …

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