July, 2021

• 29 July

  Sisi, Safadi discuss latest regional developments, ME peace process

  

  Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Cairo earlier today Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi discussed with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi the latest developments in the region in a meeting on Monday afternoon, including the situation in Lebanon, Syria, Libya. They also …

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• 29 July

  Benny Gantz to meet with French defense minister for security dialogue

  

  Among other matters, they will discuss the NSO affair. Defense Minister Benny Gantz will travel to France this week to discuss spyware sold by Israeli cyber firm NSO that was allegedly used to target French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron’s phone was on a list of targets that were possibly under …

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• 29 July

  Former PM Najib Mikati named Lebanon’s prime minister-designate

  

  President Michel Aoun designated Mikati after the wealthy businessman secured the backing of a majority of lawmakers. Lebanon’s president has appointed Najib Mikati as the country’s new prime minister-designate after the billionaire businessman won the approval of a majority of lawmakers. The two-time prime minister secured 72 of 118 votes …

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• 29 July

  Enquête – Dans les coulisses du softpower russe en Afrique

  

  « La symphonie africaine de Poutine » (2/2). Productions de contenus audiovisuels, financement de médias locaux, parrainage d’influenceurs « anti-impérialistes », campagnes de propagande sur internet… Les moyens déployés par Moscou pour promouvoir son action sont innombrables. Ils sont plusieurs milliers, massés dans les travées du stade Barthélémy-Boganda de Bangui, …

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• 29 July

  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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• 29 July

  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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• 29 July

  Turkish plan to reopen Cyprus ghost town strains rapprochement with Egypt

  

  Egypt slams the Turkish plan to reopen the town of Varosha in the eastern part of the island of Cyprus, at a time when talks to normalize ties between the two countries have stalled. The Turkish plan to reopen the town of Varosha, located on the eastern side of Cyprus …

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• 29 July

  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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• 29 July

  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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• 29 July

  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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