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Assad’s fall is huge blow for Putin, highlighting fragility of his own rule

CNN — The world now knows the colors of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s parachute: the Russian tricolor. Assad’s flight to Moscow following the swift collapse of his regime means more than just the loss of a client state for the Kremlin. The fall of the House of Assad deals a major blow to Russian President …

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Egypt Independent December 10, 2024

Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Egypt Independent October 25, 2024

Rashid Khan to skip Big Bash League in blow to Cricket Australia and Strikers

Rashid Khan will skip the Big Bash League for a second straight summer, in a hammer blow to both Cricket

Australian Associated Press August 20, 2024

Budget blow as Tasmania’s child sexual abuse payouts soar

A surge in redress and civil claims from child sexual abuse survivors after a harrowing inquiry will cost Tasmania $571

Australian Associated Press August 17, 2024

Israel’s top court rules ultra-Orthodox Jews must be drafted into military, in blow to Netanyahu

Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the government to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, delivering a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that has the potential to unravel his ruling coalition. The court also ordered the government to withdraw funding from any religious schools, or yeshivas, whose students do not comply …

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Egypt Independent June 25, 2024

A blow to the poor: Egypt’s public hospitals up for privatisation after new law

A blow to the poor: Egypt’s public hospitals up for privatisation after new law New law threatens universal health insurance

Middle East Eye May 24, 2024

Gaza aid efforts dealt major blow as Israel’s deadly attack on relief workers prompts withdrawal of agencies

CNN — The plight of starving Palestinians in Gaza is worsening as Israel’s actions have deterred critical aid agencies and imposed severe constraints on essential humanitarian efforts in the enclave. As famine looms and cases of death by starvation emerge, at least three aid providers are suspending operations in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes this week …

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Egypt Independent April 5, 2024

Turkey’s Erdogan dealt major election blow as opposition party wins big cities

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Istanbul CNN — Turkey’s local elections on Sunday marked a major defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, as the main opposition …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2024

Appalling Moscow terror attack is a blow to Putin, who promised Russia security

Moscow CNN — Barely a week since Vladimir Putin secured his fifth presidential term, Russia has been plunged into carnage and disarray. The appalling attack on the vast Crocus City Hall concert venue and shopping complex near Moscow, which has been claimed by ISIS, has left hundreds of innocents killed or injured. The four men …

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Egypt Independent March 25, 2024