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This Week's Edition: Iran and UAE Drones Over Sudan, US Sanctions UAE for Russia Ties, Haftar Tightens Grip in Libya—More MENA News!

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News stories we’re watching this week …

• The US fines Emirates $1.5 million for operating in prohibited airspace.

• Sweden and Iran exchange prisoners in breakthrough deal.

• “Strongman” Haftar and sons tighten grip on eastern Libya.

• Evidence of Iran and UAE drones used in the Sudan war.

• Reports of the petrodollar system’s demise are ‘fake news’ — here’s why.

• Israel army chief of staff met 5 Arab army commanders in Bahrain.

• Ten years after the Yazidi genocide, has Iraq allowed Islamic State to evade international justice?

• Migrant expulsions from Tunisia to Libya fuel extortion, abuse, UN says.

• US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey.

• Blinken arrives in Qatar for talks with Gaza mediator.

• EXPLAINER OF THE WEEK: Business boom builds Qatar-Saudi entente as Gulf rift fades.

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On Social-Media …

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Images of the Hajj pilgrimage of 2024.

In other ‘posts’ …

US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to BBC: “To stop the war in Sudan, it is necessary to stop the UAE from supporting the RSF”

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