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Iraq parliament swears in 64 new members after mass resignation of Sadrists
The Shia majority Coordination Framework is now expected to lead negotiations to form a government without the involvement of the Sadrists
Jun 24, 2022
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Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock
Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government
Jun 10, 2022
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Resignation of Yemen’s ousted president a result of Saudi threats: Report
The report alleges that Hadi's resignation and transfer of power to an unelected council was pre-written and presented to him personally by the Saudi crown prince
Apr 18, 2022
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Emir of Kuwait accepts resignation of his government
Kuwait's government resigned last week for the second time in 2021 amid disputes with lawmakers
Nov 15, 2021
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Unrest deepens in Lebanon following PM’s resignation
Jul 20, 2021
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Kuwaiti government resigns over disagreement with parliament
This resignation marks the fifth time Kuwait City's government resigned from office in the past two years
Jan 23, 2023
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King of Jordan vows to punish protesters with ‘iron fist’ as dozens apprehended
Jordanians have been taking to the streets of the kingdom to protest the government's decision to hike fuel prices for the 16th time in two years.
Dec 17, 2022
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Jordan tries to avoid govt collapse by providing cash incentives to transport sector
Over the past two years, the Jordanian government hiked gasoline prices 16 times, triggering an outbreak of nationwide strikes
Dec 13, 2022
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US official demands probe over Saudi Arabia’s influence on Twitter
Saudi Arabia's state-led wealth fund is now the second-largest shareholder in the social media giant, following the takeover by billionaire Elon Musk
Nov 01, 2022
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Lebanese President accuses PM of delaying new government formation
Aoun remarked that he had not seen a constitutional law that prevents the resignation of Mikati's government
Oct 28, 2022
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Hamas rejects prisoner swap deal with Israel: Hebrew media
After five years in service, Israel's top negotiator with Hamas left his post following the failed prisoner exchange deal
Oct 26, 2022
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Imran Khan banned from public office over alleged gift scandal
The former prime minister's PTI party has just secured six seats in bi-elections, signifying his continued popularity and posing a setback to the ruling coalition
Oct 21, 2022
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UAE employs hundreds of retired US military soldiers and generals
Renowned former general James Mattis worked for the UAE government for several years, including before and after his tenure as US minister of defense
Oct 19, 2022
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Hope for Lebanese government formation dwindles despite optimism
Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president last week, with representatives staging a walk-out and casting blank votes in protest
Oct 05, 2022
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Kuwaiti emir reappointed as PM following elections
A total of 305 candidates participated in the National Assembly elections for a 50-seat parliament, with just under 800,000 people registered to vote
Oct 05, 2022
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Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr raid and vandalize Iraqi news station
As the political situation in Iraq deteriorates, leaders within the Sadrist movement say they were shocked at Sadr's refusal last week to return his lawmakers to parliament
Oct 05, 2022
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Can any Lebanon-Israel maritime deal be trusted?
While the demarcation agreement is yet to be signed, skepticism on both sides signals conflict ahead
Oct 04, 2022
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Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters
Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers
Oct 04, 2022
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Kuwait holds second election in the past two years
The final result of the election will be announced on Friday
Sep 30, 2022
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Several rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as unrest grows
Rockets also landed outside the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday, injuring several security officers
Sep 29, 2022
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Iraqi parliament speaker resigns as political crisis deepens
Iraq’s Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish blocs have reportedly signed an agreement to form a new coalition
Sep 27, 2022
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Iraq fears possible conflict between rival parties
The political deadlock in Iraq is the longest lasting political crisis of the country's recent history since the US invasion in 2003
Sep 22, 2022
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Iraq’s Kurdish and Sunni leaders reject Sadrist calls to dissolve parliament
The former allies of Muqtada al-Sadr say they support a new round of early elections, but that these must only be held once a government is formed
Sep 12, 2022
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Iraq presses on with national dialogue despite Al-Sadr boycott
US officials visited Iraq this weekend, warning that the country is on the verge of collapse
Sep 05, 2022
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At least five people killed during clashes in Basra
The local police of Basra informed that at least five people were killed and numerous wounded during armed clashes in the city
Sep 01, 2022
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The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again
While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing
Sep 01, 2022
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Joe Biden encourages ‘National Dialogue’ in Iraq
The US President voiced his support for a "independent and sovereign" Iraq
Sep 01, 2022
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EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi civil war averted due to a phone call
The Cradle's sources confirm that the recent conflict in Iraq was indeed halted by a phone call – but it wasn't Hassan Nasrallah on the line
Aug 31, 2022
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Dozens dead in Iraqi capital as rockets pummel Green Zone
Local sources in Baghdad have described the clashes between Sadrist armed groups and security forces as 'uncontrollable'
Aug 30, 2022
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Kuwait to hold parliamentary elections in one month
Recently, the Gulf state has been plagued by a political crisis involving high tension between the elected parliament and the government
Aug 29, 2022
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