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Prime Minister Barzani made the announcement during a visit to the area. The decision will be implemented following next Sunday’s Iraqi parliamentary elections. For Archbishop Warda, this is an "important" decision, a “strategic" move to maintain the local Christian presence. For the leaders of the autonomous region, it is a way to attract foreign investments.

A mission to Venus and an asteroid in the belt between Mars and Jupiter is planned for 2028. A journey of 3.6 billion km, which will end in 2033. Goals and instruments will be detailed next year. Emir of Dubai: Any progress in space is an "opportunity for young people" on Earth.

Since September 19, young people have been sleeping outdoors in protest against unsustainable rent prices. The president has threatened the protesters and the police have made at least 80 arrests. But the students will not back down. The Turkish government orders cooperatives to open 1,000 new markets in response to rising food prices.

Since his accession to the throne he has bought luxury homes in California, London and Washington. A network of companies with offices in tax havens used to hide the real estate transactions . Lawyers defend legality and deny us eof public money. Fears of a new escalation of protests in the Hashemite kingdom.

Search for missing continues. Winds have reached 150 km/h and waves 10 meters high. Coastal areas evacuated, flights blocked at Mascate international airport. Two foreigners died after being swept away by a landslide. Maximum alert in the United Arab Emirates and in Saudi Arabia for winds and rains.

The Shia movement led by Moqtada al-Sadr leads ahead of parliamentary elections on 10 October, challenged by pro-Iranian groups. Hitherto hostile to voting, Sunni factions are the dark horse in the race, while Kurds are power brokers. Minorities are weak, Christians included. Iraq’s highest Shia authority, Grand Aytollah Ali Sistani, urges Iraqis to vote.

The office is located on the 29th floor of the Bahrain World Trade Center. Israeli Foreign Minister signposts a "historic, big step" in the Gulf. Manama declares it an "unequivocal" sign of dialogue, peace and diplomacy in the region. First direct commercial flight and signing of several bilateral agreements between the two countries.

On October 10, the nation will go to the polls for the renewal of Parliament in a climate of mistrust. The new Chamber is called to choose the Prime Minister and the President. There are several unresolved issues, from the death of activists to widespread corruption. Rihan Hanna Ayoub excludes radical changes, but shares the patriarch's appeal for participation. An Afghan scenario for the country is excluded.

The officers opened fire and killed the assailant, originally from Qabatiya, who had tried to stab them with a knife. She had recently left Temple Mount. In Burqin, security forces killed an Islamic Jihad militiaman. On September 28 Jewish settlers attacked a Palestinian village, wounding a child.

The outgoing president is running second for the vice presidency, poll shows. His daughter Sara remains in top spot, but her lead is dwindling. She has yet to announce that she is jumping into the race. Pacquiao retires from boxing to devote himself only to politics. Catholic groups call for a “clean, accurate, responsible and transparent” vote.

The highest number of deaths among pro-Iranian Shiite militias, hit by Saudi air raids. Attacks concentrated in the southern sector. Fears of a humanitarian catastrophe are high. Yemeni Prime Minister: a battle that "will determine the future of the country". UN assembly calls for access to Covid vaccines.

An open letter to the UN and international NGOs, of the Israeli-Palestinian activists of "Combatants for Peace". The situation is most critical in Area C of the Territories, where the cost of water services is eight times higher than in other areas. Palestinians can exploit only 15% of water reserves.