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  2. PoliticsBillLawInvestigationMiddle East

    Progressive Slovakia and Smer-SD Tie at Top, Republic Gains

    A recent poll by NMS and Focus agencies shows Progressive Slovakia (PS) and Smer-SD tied at the top with 17.3% each, while the extra-parliamentary Republic movement has significantly improved, gaining 12.4% and approaching Smer-SD. If elections were held in September, PS would win with 40 seats, Smer-SD with 30, and Republic with 29. Other parties like Hlas-SD, SaS, and KDH would also make it to parliament, while Democrats are close to the threshold. The poll was conducted on a sample of 1004-1012 respondents.
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  3. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

    Gulf, Iran to Meet in Oman for Temporary Hormuz Shipping Deal

    Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iran are set to meet in Oman on Monday to discuss a temporary deal for managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, hosted by Oman, aims to secure a temporary agreement allowing ships to pass through the strait using Iranian waters to enter and Omani waters to exit, easing hostilities and reopening the vital route for commercial traffic. The talks are part of an effort by Oman and Iran to win regional support for the proposed deal, with GCC states seeking a temporary arrangement and Iran pushing for a broader agreement.
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  5. PoliticsBillRegulatorsMiddle East

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Accuses Iran of Backing Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of being behind the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the Houthis are 'in many ways, the agent and proxy of Iran'. He also mentioned that the US has a strong defensive military relationship with Saudi Arabia and is closely monitoring the developments in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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  7. PoliticsBillCivil RightsConstitutionMiddle East

    PH Denies Challenging King's Pardon Power, Demands Clarification from UMNO

    Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders, including PKR's Danish Hairudin and Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, have denied allegations by UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki that PH is challenging the power of pardon of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. They assert that PH's statements focus on corruption, abuse of power, and the rule of law, and do not target the royal institution. PH demands clarification from Asyraf Wajdi, while UMNO expresses dissatisfaction with PH's statement.
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  8. WorldBillMiddle East

    Algeria Breaks Diplomatic Relations with UAE

    Algeria has announced the rupture of its diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after exhausting all efforts to maintain them. The Algerian Foreign Ministry stated that all possible means to preserve bilateral relations had been explored, but to no avail. The decision comes amidst years of tension between the two countries, with Algeria accusing the UAE of conducting hostile policies towards it and attempting to interfere in its 2019 presidential elections.
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  9. PoliticsBillJudiciaryRegulatorsMiddle East

    China Opposes U.S.-Backed IAEA Resolution on Iran

    China opposed a U.S.-pushed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) resolution on Iran, warning that political confrontation and pressure would only aggravate tensions. The Chinese representative to the IAEA stated that the U.S. and Israel have previously struck Iran's nuclear facilities, hindering cooperation between Iran and the IAEA. China called for a return to dialogue and peace in the Middle East.
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  10. WorldBillMiddle EastChina

    Euro MPs Demand Unlocking of Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

    Over 100 Euro MPs from various political groups have urged EU leaders to resume talks on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The initiative comes as Kyiv faces a €23 billion shortfall in its defense budget. The MEPs propose transferring the funds to a new EU instrument to circumvent legal obstacles and ensure Russia bears the financial consequences of its actions.
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    Anne Applebaum Meets Opposition Lawyer Under House Arrest in Caracas

    Polish-American historian and journalist Anne Applebaum visited Caracas, Venezuela, and met with opposition lawyer Perkins Rocha, who has been under house arrest since February. Rocha, a legal advisor to opposition leader María Corina Machado, praised Applebaum's work defending liberal democracy. Applebaum's visit comes amid political changes in Venezuela and the U.S.'s transition plan for the country.
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