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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Ramy Shaath Between Egypt and France: From Diplomatic Release to Facing Deportation

Ramy Shaath Between Egypt and France: From Diplomatic Release to Facing Deportation

2 months ago

Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath has found himself once again at odds with authorities, this time in Paris, the city that once welcomed him after his release from years of detention in Egypt, presenting him as a symbol of free expression and human rights.

In Response to the ‘Snapback Mechanism,’ Is Iran Set to Use Migrants as a Weapon Against Iraq and Turkiye?

In Response to the ‘Snapback Mechanism,’ Is Iran Set to Use Migrants as a Weapon Against Iraq and Turkiye?

9 months ago

Iran is reportedly planning to use Afghan refugees as a strategic tool amid rising tensions over its nuclear program and Western sanctions, raising fears of extremist infiltration.

Houthis Intensify Security and Financial Pressure on the GPC Political Party: Why Now?

Houthis Intensify Security and Financial Pressure on the GPC Political Party: Why Now?

a year ago

On its anniversary, the General People’s Congress (GPC) in Sana’a faces an unprecedented Houthi militia crackdown, with funds seized, meetings forcibly broken up, and a death sentence looming over its vice president, Ahmed Ali Saleh.

After Assad's Fall: What Is the Significance of Lifting Sanctions on Syria?

After Assad's Fall: What Is the Significance of Lifting Sanctions on Syria?

2 years ago

After Assad's fall and the formation of a transitional government, Syria's new administration focused on rebuilding its economy, while grappling with the challenge of lifting long-standing sanctions.

With Russian Assistance: How Iran is ‘Advancing’ its Space Program Under Western Scrutiny

With Russian Assistance: How Iran is ‘Advancing’ its Space Program Under Western Scrutiny

2 years ago

While cooperation between Moscow and Tehran in the space field strengthens their relations and achieves short-term goals, it unfolds amid escalating tensions with Western nations.

Increasing Obstacles: What’s Behind the Stalled Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement Between Moscow and Tehran?

Increasing Obstacles: What’s Behind the Stalled Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement Between Moscow and Tehran?

2 years ago

On June 11, 2024, Zamir Kabulov, the Director of Russia's Second Asian Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told RIA Novosti that finalizing a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Tehran is currently delayed due to issues on the Iranian side.