Kuwait Urges Nationals To Leave Iraq Due To Escalation - Embassy

Kuwait's embassy in Baghdad urged citizens of the emirate to leave Iraq, where on Monday clashes broke out between supporters of popular Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr and security forces, the diplomatic mission said on Twitter.

Iraq’s Al-Sadr Withdraws from Politics - Tasnim News Agency

Influential Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced that he is quitting political life and closing his political offices following months of tensions in the country.

Death Toll From Tripoli Clashes Reaches 32, Number Of Injured At 159 - Health Ministry - UrduPoint

The death toll from the clashes between rival groups vying for power in the Libyan capital of Tripoli increased to 32 people, while the number of injured reached 159 people, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.

23 killed in Libya’s Tripoli as fears grow of a wider war | Al Jazeera

Clashes between militias backed by Libya’s rival governments have killed at least 23 people and wounded dozens more, according to the country’s health ministry.

Deadly clashes between rival armed groups erupt in Libyan capital | Al Jazeera

At least two people have been killed after clashes erupted between rival Libyan militias in the centre of Tripoli, with the sound of gunfire echoing through the heavily populated part of the capital city threatening two years of relative peace.

Ex-cop sentenced to more than 7 years for role in storming US Capitol - The Jerusalem Post

A former Virginia police sergeant who joined Donald Trump's supporters in storming the Capitol on January 6, 2021, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison on Thursday, a Justice Department spokesperson said.

Hungarian PM Warns Europe Will See War Economy by October If Brussels Doesn't Change Policies | Farsnews Agency

If the European Union does not review its sanctions policies, a war economy may descend upon Europe as early as October, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.

EU's decision to impose unilateral sanctions against Russia was miscalculated

 

Paolo Raffone says the EU's decision to impose unilateral sanctions against Russia was miscalculated and could destroy Europe's economy. (VoV News)

US Fears for EU Unity amid Gas Cuts – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The US administration is working “furiously” behind the scenes to keep the EU united against Moscow amid a drop in supply of Russian gas to European customers, CNN reported Wednesday, citing American officials.

Kazakhstan Detains Former Chief of National Security Committee - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Former head of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee Karim Massimov has been detained on suspicion of treason, the committee said on Saturday.

Kazakhstan president authorises security forces to 'fire without warning' - FRANCE24

 

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Friday he had ordered security forces to open fire without warning in order to quell Kazakhstan's worst unrest in decades, thanking Russia and its allies for their assistance in restoring order.

Kazakh president says constitutional order 'restored' , 3,000 people have been arrested - China.org.cn

Constitutional order has been restored in all regions of Kazakhstan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told a meeting of anti-terrorist staff on Friday.

Angry Kazakh protesters seize airport and 5 planes in Almaty - GulfToday

Authorities in Kazakhstan declared a nationwide state of emergency and promised a tough crackdown on Wednesday as mass unrest plunged the country into chaos.

Mayor’s office stormed as Kazakhstan protests spin out of control | Herald Sun

Protesters stormed the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's largest city Almaty on Wednesday as unprecedented unrest in the Central Asian nation spun out of control.

Over 200 people detained in Kazakhstan for public order violations — interior ministry - TASS

Law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan detained over 200 people for violating public order during unauthorized protests in several regions of the country, the Kazakh Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

France to Consider Some Autonomy for Caribbean Island Amid Unrest | Farsnews Agency

(FNA)- France is considering giving some autonomy to Guadeloupe following major riots and protests against coronavirus restrictions and a lagging economy on the Caribbean island.

Solomon Islands police fire shots to disperse rioters — report - TASS

The Solomon Islands police fired warning shots in order to disperse anti-governmental protesters seeking to reach the Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s private residence, AFP reported Friday.

Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots - BBC News

Australia is sending peace keeping troops to the Solomon Islands, as riots rocked the capital city of Honiara for a second day.

Authorities take over some Martinique fuel stations amid protests | Al Jazeera

French authorities have announced they are taking control of some fuel stations on the Caribbean island territory of Martinique because of concerns over fuel supplies following days of protests against measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

COVID protests in Netherlands turn violent for a second night | Al Jazeera

Fresh rioting has broken out in the Netherlands over the Dutch government’s coronavirus measures, with protesters pelting police with stones and fireworks in The Hague.