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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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UN Resolution Enables Libya To Pursue Recovery of Its Frozen Assets After 15 Years: What’s the Story?

UN Resolution Enables Libya To Pursue Recovery of Its Frozen Assets After 15 Years: What’s the Story?

2 days ago

A new UN resolution has reopened the file of Libya’s frozen assets, estimated at up to $200 billion, offering a cautious step toward oversight and preservation, but their recovery and use remain constrained by political division, weak governance, and ongoing international disputes.

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group: What Are the Links to the UAE and the War on Iran?

U.S. Designates Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Group: What Are the Links to the UAE and the War on Iran?

2 months ago

The U.S. labeled Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood and al-Baraa bin Malik Brigade as terrorist groups over Iran ties and war involvement, a move welcomed by the UAE.

From Global Aspirations to Regional Isolation: How Sanctions Cornered Hemedti

From Global Aspirations to Regional Isolation: How Sanctions Cornered Hemedti

2 months ago

On February 24, 2026, the UN Security Council delivered a fresh political and legal blow to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias, placing several of its top commanders under sanctions.

Shiite Framework Challenges Trump by Backing Maliki: How High Will the Cost Be for Iraq?

Shiite Framework Challenges Trump by Backing Maliki: How High Will the Cost Be for Iraq?

3 months ago

Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework backs Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister despite U.S. opposition and internal warnings of risks.

Washington Returns Forcefully to Iraq: What Does Trump’s Envoy Bring?

Washington Returns Forcefully to Iraq: What Does Trump’s Envoy Bring?

3 months ago

U.S. envoy Mark Savaya is set to visit Iraq with a high-stakes agenda focused on curbing Iran-backed militias, reforming the banking sector, cutting off illicit financing, and influencing the formation of the next government to strengthen state authority and ensure stability.

Zarif or Lavrov: Who’s to Blame for the Snapback Clause in the Nuclear Deal?

Zarif or Lavrov: Who’s to Blame for the Snapback Clause in the Nuclear Deal?

6 months ago

Tensions have escalated between Moscow and Tehran after Russia’s Sergey Lavrov and former Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif traded accusations over the snapback mechanism, described as the “legal trap” in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.