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(Tunisia) ‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again (Al Jazeera)

Demonstrators tell Al Jazeera the revolution’s promises 10 years ago have not translated into a just society. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/23/tunisia-economic-woes-at-the-heart-of-new-anti-govt-protests

(DR Congo) DR Congo lawmakers file motion of no confidence in PM Ilunga (Al Jazeera)

At least 300 out of the 500 members of the National Assembly’s lower house have signed the motion. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/23/dr-congo-lawmakers-file-motion-of-no-confidence-in-pm

(Libya) Ocean Viking ship rescues hundreds of migrants off Libya coast (Al Jazeera)

A total of 374 migrants have been rescued in two days, said SOS Mediterranee, which operates Ocean Viking aid vessel. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/23/ocean-viking-ship-rescues-hundreds-of-migrants-off-libya-coast

(Lebanon/Israel) In Lebanon, Israeli warplanes terrify a traumatised population (Anchal Vohra, Al Jazeera)

Violation of Lebanese airspace by low-flying Israeli jets brings back memories of the deadly explosion at Beirut’s port. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/1/23/in-lebanon-israeli-warplanes-terrify-a-traumatised-population

(Saudi Arabia) Blast heard in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia intercepts ‘hostile target’ (Al Jazeera)

Saudi Arabia intercepted an apparent missile or drone attack over Riyadh on Saturday, said state media in the kingdom, which has come under repeated...

(MENA Region) Ferid Belhaj: Is there hope for the economies in the MENA region? (Al Jazeera)

The World Bank vice president for the Middle East and North Africa discusses the financial impact of ongoing conflicts. The Middle East and North Africa...

(Iran/Japan) Iran, Japan discuss purchase of pollution measuring, hospital equipment with Japan (IRNA)

Representatives of Iran and Japan in a meeting in Tehran discussed the construction of a Japanese-style hospital, Iran’s purchase of equipment for air pollution...

(Iran/CTCN) Iranian companies join UN CTCN (IRNA)

Some Iranian companies joined the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). https://en.irna.ir/news/84196127/Iranian-companies-join-UN-CTCN

(Iran/USA) Senior diplomat says Iran not interested in direct talks with new US admin “yet” (IRNA)

Iran is not keen "yet" to hold direct talks with new US administration because Tehran is of the opinion that the 2015 nuclear deal...

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