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US to cut troops in the Gulf, says WSJ
2 April 2021
The Wall Street Journal reports that the US President, Joe Biden, has directed the Pentagon to cut troops present in the Gulf. The move appears to be an early step in the efforts towards a realignment of US presence away from the Middle East.
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Russian newspaper says the new Iran-China agreement also covers sensitive fields such as defense and intelligence
1 April 2021
China and Iran have signed a deal on comprehensive co-operation for the next 25 years. The details of the agreement have not been revealed but the Russian newspaper Izvestya says it is known that it will cover not only such areas as economy and culture, but also sensitive fields such as defense and intelligence.
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Nuclear deal with Iran faces another hurdle
31 March 2021
Efforts to resume compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have stalled. Axios reports that Iran has rejected a US proposal that includes steps to release Iranian funds in South Korea in exchange for Iran backing down on some steps to reduce compliance with the nuclear deal, including reducing uranium enrichment.
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In Kuwait a government crisis is averted after opposition falls short by one vote in its efforts to block incoming Cabinet
30 March 2021
The Prime Minister and members of the Kuwait cabinet were sworn in this morning at the beginning of the regular session of the National Assembly. The opposition has not succeeded in disrupting the procedures in today’s session.
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Sudan signs deal with rebel group on establishing a secular state
30 March 2021
Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council and the rebel Sudan Liberation Movement-North Sector (SPLM-N) on Sunday (28 March) signed a declaration of principles envisaging the establishment of a secular state. The document calls for the respect of diversity, for forming a unified army, for the redistribution of wealth and power, and for the adoption of a federal system.
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Pressure on Houthis as Envoys continue talks
30 March 2021
The Houthis have scaled up their attacks on Saudi locations since 23 March when Saudi Arabia announced a plan to end the war in Yemen. The Yemeni government, which accepted the plan, says that the Houthi escalation threatens to ruin hopes to end the war in Yemen.
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Saudi Arabia announces climate change plans
29 March 2021
Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, unveiled two ambitious initiatives to help the kingdom move towards tackling climate change. The Saudi Green Initiative and The Middle East Green Initiative present an ambitious roadmap for Saudi Arabia and the region to meet worldwide emissions targets.
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Golden parade for Egyptian mummies
27 March 2021
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, partially opened in 2017, is set to receive 22 mummies from the Egyptian Museum. Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that a parade will take place on 3 April as the mummies are transferred from El Tahrir, in the city centre, to Fustat, part of Old Cairo, where the new museum is located.