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Armed clashes in Tripoli, Libya

Armed clashes in Tripoli, Libya

Armed clashes occurred near Martyrs‘ Square in Libya‘s capital Tripoli, as tensions rise with the political crisis the country is experiencing following the postponement of presidential and parliamentary elections, ‘Al-Arabiya/Al-Hadath‘ notes. The Arab source confirmed that some roads leading to Martyrs‘ Square were closed, amid a state of panic among the citizens. Interior Ministry spokesman […]

Alarm in Abu Dhabi: Houthi attack with explosions on a tanker and at the airport

Alarm in Abu Dhabi: Houthi attack with explosions on a tanker and at the airport

Disturbance was caused on Monday morning by two explosions in Abu Dhabi, the first one in a tanker and the second one at the international airport. According to the first police reports on the explosions, the involvement of drones is being considered. As Reuters reported, the Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsibility. The fire in the fuel […]

The UN is asking for 5 billion. dollars for Afghanistan

The UN is asking for 5 billion. dollars for Afghanistan

The UN has requested a record $5 billion to fund humanitarian aid in Afghanistan this year and secure a future for the country threatened with humanitarian disaster. It is only an emergency solution, but “the fact is that without (this aid plan), there will be no future” for Afghanistan, said Martin Griffiths, the UN Under-Secretary-General […]