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SHAFAQNA-The controversial move by France to ban the hijab stirs online protests as restrictions on Muslim attire tighten. French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera declared on Sunday that veils would not be permitted for French athletes participating in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, sparking outrage worldwide. In response to the......

SHAFAQNA-Palestinians have expressed scepticism over the benefits of a possible deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, and have slammed the effort as a betrayal of the Palestinian cause. Palestinians have spoken out against a potential normalisation deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, as talks between the two states gain momentum.......

SHAFAQNA-A New York judge has found that Donald Trump committed fraud for years by inflating his worth to banks and insurers by as much as $3.6 billion a year. A strongly-worded ruling by state Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron rejected outright Trump’s request for a range of pre-trial victories, calling......

SHAFAQNA-UN calls for “reframed engagement strategy” to reform of Taliban decrees restricting women’s rights. The international community must continue to engage with Taliban leaders in Afghanistan despite deep disagreement with their approach to women’s rights and inclusive governance, the UN Special Representative for the country told the Security Council on......

SHAFAQNA-The presidents of Iran and Russia have discussed the latest developments in the region, stressing the necessity of resolving tensions in the South Caucasus without any foreign interference. In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin urged discussions within the 3+3 format......