Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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Leaks have shown that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo renewed support to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen after he was told withdrawing that support risked arms and commercial sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This is the latest example of states backing down to Saudi will, now that Mohammed Bin Salman has made clear he will attack any party who expresses disagreement. Meanwhile, Yemenis continue to die, and no one will stand up to Riyadh. Full Story »
Russia’s decision to provide Syria with advanced S-300 air defense systems is a “major mistake,” U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has warned, advising Russia against escalating the already high tensions in the Middle East region. Full Story »
U.S. President Donald Trump launched his activities at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Monday by chairing a session on Global Call to Action on the world drug problem. Full Story »
The Cabinet on Monday approved the final version of a draft law amending the Income Tax Law before sending it to the Lower House for endorsement, a Cabinet statement said. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo has stopped assembling trucks in Iran because US sanctions are preventing it from being paid, a spokesman for the company said on Monday.
THE LOOP
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An online debate has been stirring on social media among Saudi females over ditching the controversial male guardianship system in the Kingdom.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Selena Gomez is once again taking a break from social media as she wants to "step back and live her life."
SPORTS
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The France coach was recognized at Monday's FIFA Best Awards in London following Les Bleus' World Cup triumph
