Mina Al-Oraibi
@aloraibi.bsky.social
Editor in chief of The National
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani is to run in November’s landmark elections, he tells The National’s Editor-in-Chief @aloraibi.bsky.social during the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah
Iraqi Prime Minister Al Sudani confirms candidacy for November elections | The National
Parliamentary vote will be the first to be held after electoral law amendments
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April 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani is to run in November’s landmark elections, he tells The National’s Editor-in-Chief @aloraibi.bsky.social during the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah
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When I was w/friends in Ain Sokhna I explained Operation Aspides, Greek for “shield”, we launched Febr 2024 in response to Houthi attacks on shipping Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal; it provides close protection commercial ships, intercepts strikes on them, monitors & assesses potential threats 👇
I interviewed the commander of EU's Red Sea naval op, who distanced his mission from the US offensive posture against Yemen's #Houthis.
“We don't believe that any escalation can contribute to the situation in that area,” Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis said.
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“We don't believe that any escalation can contribute to the situation in that area,” Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis said.
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We're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says | The National
In recent days, the US Central Command has launched multiple strikes on the Yemeni rebels
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April 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
When I was w/friends in Ain Sokhna I explained Operation Aspides, Greek for “shield”, we launched Febr 2024 in response to Houthi attacks on shipping Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Suez Canal; it provides close protection commercial ships, intercepts strikes on them, monitors & assesses potential threats 👇
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www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025... On Khalil Mahmoud's detention, @NadiaAbuElHaj1 told @TheNationalNews “This is not the rule of law. There are no substantive accusations against Mahmoud Khalil. There is no evidence against him of ever having broken the law. So why is he being abducted?”
Trump calls detained activist Mahmoud Khalil 'radical foreign pro-Hamas student' | The National
Judge temporarily blocks effort to deport Palestinian activist
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March 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025... On Khalil Mahmoud's detention, @NadiaAbuElHaj1 told @TheNationalNews “This is not the rule of law. There are no substantive accusations against Mahmoud Khalil. There is no evidence against him of ever having broken the law. So why is he being abducted?”
Elon Musk has a very bad day as investors go into full-blown panic mode
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Elon Musk has a very bad day as investors go into full-blown panic mode | The National
World's richest man lost $22 billion. And that was just on Monday
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March 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Elon Musk has a very bad day as investors go into full-blown panic mode
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UN humanitarian chief @tomfletcherun.bsky.social speaks to The National's @aloraibi.bsky.social, emphasising the need for "innovative thinking" and diversifying funding amid cuts from several Western donors. He also shared insights from his visit to Gaza and talks with Syria’s new leadership.
Aid cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’, says UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher | The National
Official speaks to The National as he marks his first 100 days in 'the toughest job in the world'
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February 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
UN humanitarian chief @tomfletcherun.bsky.social speaks to The National's @aloraibi.bsky.social, emphasising the need for "innovative thinking" and diversifying funding amid cuts from several Western donors. He also shared insights from his visit to Gaza and talks with Syria’s new leadership.
Is X down? Outage affects users globally - Ironically sharing here
March 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Is X down? Outage affects users globally - Ironically sharing here
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UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher tells The National that aid cuts are a ''punch in the gut'' and describes the devastation in Gaza as “worse than anything I’ve seen”.
Aid cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’, says UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher | The National
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February 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher tells The National that aid cuts are a ''punch in the gut'' and describes the devastation in Gaza as “worse than anything I’ve seen”.
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Read more on how Al Shehab is using any means he can to rebuild his home to allow his family to return:
Exiled Syrians reclaim Palmyra but face a struggle to rebuild | The National
First families to return after fall of Assad regime find trail of destruction
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January 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Read more on how Al Shehab is using any means he can to rebuild his home to allow his family to return:
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In the last 5 years, there have been 23 mentions of Oasis tickets, 5899 mentions of Debt, 1634 mentions of National Debt, 1026 to British Debt, and 434 to Household debt.
She says one of the reason is politics is not serious. She said there have been more discussion in parliament of Oasis tickets than of British debt.
January 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
In the last 5 years, there have been 23 mentions of Oasis tickets, 5899 mentions of Debt, 1634 mentions of National Debt, 1026 to British Debt, and 434 to Household debt.
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Senator Edward Markey said that Democrats in the chamber are continuing to push to extend the deadline that could lead to TikTok being banned in the US by the weekend
#Technology
#Technology
TikTok ban deadline: ‘In no way should it go dark on Sunday,’ says Democratic senator | The National
Edward Markey urges President Joe Biden to give TikTok more time
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January 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Senator Edward Markey said that Democrats in the chamber are continuing to push to extend the deadline that could lead to TikTok being banned in the US by the weekend
#Technology
#Technology
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What 8 simmering threats could erupt in 2025? I take a stab at answering, along with @emmamashford.bsky.social @nickaspinwall.bsky.social @elisabethbraw.bsky.social Markus Garlauskas @aloraibi.bsky.social Natia Seskuria @sushantsingh.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/02/m...
8 Simmering Threats You Shouldn’t Ignore in 2025
From Moldova to Mexico, these conflicts are currently flying under the radar but could emerge as major flash points.
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January 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What 8 simmering threats could erupt in 2025? I take a stab at answering, along with @emmamashford.bsky.social @nickaspinwall.bsky.social @elisabethbraw.bsky.social Markus Garlauskas @aloraibi.bsky.social Natia Seskuria @sushantsingh.bsky.social foreignpolicy.com/2025/01/02/m...
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Energy This Week in @thenationalnews.com : Opec cuts demand forecast, what next for Syrian oil after Assad?, & Gulf could use cheap renewables for data centre boom
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December 21, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Energy This Week in @thenationalnews.com : Opec cuts demand forecast, what next for Syrian oil after Assad?, & Gulf could use cheap renewables for data centre boom
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Kamal Adwan Hospital is experiencing intense bombing by Israel, despite it being one of the few barely operational facilities in northern Gaza, the enclave's health authorities have said. The WHO called the situation "deeply worrisome", urging an immediate ceasefire to protect patients and staff
December 22, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Kamal Adwan Hospital is experiencing intense bombing by Israel, despite it being one of the few barely operational facilities in northern Gaza, the enclave's health authorities have said. The WHO called the situation "deeply worrisome", urging an immediate ceasefire to protect patients and staff
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Sultan Al Qassemi explores why the fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks a "black swan event" and how the nation's rich history, strategic assets and cultural legacy position it for "stellar success"
Syria after Assad can use its rich history to build a bright future | The National
But to reclaim its past glory, the country will need a confluence of critical factors to align – including luck
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December 22, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Sultan Al Qassemi explores why the fall of the Assad regime in Syria marks a "black swan event" and how the nation's rich history, strategic assets and cultural legacy position it for "stellar success"
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✍️Some thoughts on the potential TikTok ban in the US
"...simply using the word unprecedented doesn’t make it so. TikTok has been down this road before, though you won’t find anything about it in recent court filings."
Full thoughts here ⬇️
"...simply using the word unprecedented doesn’t make it so. TikTok has been down this road before, though you won’t find anything about it in recent court filings."
Full thoughts here ⬇️
A US ban on TikTok would be many things, but it is not unprecedented | The National
History suggests that user loyalty, however strong, can be fleeting
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December 20, 2024 at 6:46 PM
✍️Some thoughts on the potential TikTok ban in the US
"...simply using the word unprecedented doesn’t make it so. TikTok has been down this road before, though you won’t find anything about it in recent court filings."
Full thoughts here ⬇️
"...simply using the word unprecedented doesn’t make it so. TikTok has been down this road before, though you won’t find anything about it in recent court filings."
Full thoughts here ⬇️
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For many Gazans who survived Israel’s relentless attacks over the past 14 months, life has forever changed. Thousands, including babies and children, have undergone amputations since the war began
Our special report uncovers some of their stories: news.ae/4fsOEyo
Our special report uncovers some of their stories: news.ae/4fsOEyo
December 21, 2024 at 6:37 AM
For many Gazans who survived Israel’s relentless attacks over the past 14 months, life has forever changed. Thousands, including babies and children, have undergone amputations since the war began
Our special report uncovers some of their stories: news.ae/4fsOEyo
Our special report uncovers some of their stories: news.ae/4fsOEyo
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“Stories of lives snuffed out in the most brutal of circumstances can only be told by the people they left behind,” she writes
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The Assad regime were world leaders in torture. Its survivors will determine Syria's future | The National
Justice for victims of serious crimes can help prevent a dark history repeating itself
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December 21, 2024 at 8:06 AM
“Stories of lives snuffed out in the most brutal of circumstances can only be told by the people they left behind,” she writes
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Read more: news.ae/3VQ90KY
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The National gains access to Hezbollah’s abandoned base in Syria’s Al Qusayr, uncovering Russian ammunition, training materials and the remnants of a strategic hub for the Iran-backed group
Inside the abandoned Hezbollah training base in Syria's Al Qusayr | The National
The Iran-backed militia used the town to move its fighters and weapons and create a route to connect with allied groups, rebels and residents say
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December 21, 2024 at 12:54 PM
The National gains access to Hezbollah’s abandoned base in Syria’s Al Qusayr, uncovering Russian ammunition, training materials and the remnants of a strategic hub for the Iran-backed group
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While TikTok waits to see if it can delay an upcoming ban in the US, speculation is swirling about what options ByteDance, the app's parent company, might have to survive in one of its largest markets
#Technology #SocialMedia
#Technology #SocialMedia
Will TikTok really be banned in the US? | The National
ByteDance's options are increasingly limited, but experts say a path to survival remains
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December 12, 2024 at 5:35 PM
While TikTok waits to see if it can delay an upcoming ban in the US, speculation is swirling about what options ByteDance, the app's parent company, might have to survive in one of its largest markets
#Technology #SocialMedia
#Technology #SocialMedia
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Calls are growing for foreign powers to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, which would help the country rebuild after the collapse of the Assad regime, but some experts are warning against easing restrictions too quickly.
When will sanctions against Syria be lifted? | The National
Western nations watch cautiously as Syria emerges from a quarter-century of brutal rule by president Bashar Al Assad
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December 13, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Calls are growing for foreign powers to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, which would help the country rebuild after the collapse of the Assad regime, but some experts are warning against easing restrictions too quickly.
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The UN said that images from Sednaya and other detention facilities in Syria since the collapse of the regime starkly underscore the unimaginable "suffering and pain" Syrians have endured and reported for years.
Syria live news: Jordan to host US, EU, Turkish and Arab diplomats for Syria summit | The National
Kingdom will host a crisis summit at the weekend to discuss recent developments in Syria
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December 13, 2024 at 11:16 AM
The UN said that images from Sednaya and other detention facilities in Syria since the collapse of the regime starkly underscore the unimaginable "suffering and pain" Syrians have endured and reported for years.
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"We knew that taking Aleppo would secure our rear and open the path forward," Abu Hassan Al Hamwi, a senior commander in Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, recounts to The National about toppling Assad's regime
Hayat Tahrir Al Sham commander reveals years of planning behind Assad’s rapid overthrow | The National
Abu Hassan Al Hamwi, close ally of militant group’s leader, vows to surrender arms to a newly established army
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December 13, 2024 at 2:03 PM
"We knew that taking Aleppo would secure our rear and open the path forward," Abu Hassan Al Hamwi, a senior commander in Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, recounts to The National about toppling Assad's regime
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Satellite images show Russia pulling its forces from its naval base in Syria following the fall of Al Assad’s regime.
Satellite photos show Russian navy retreat from Syrian base after Assad's fall | The National
Syrian rebels seized capital Damascus on Sunday after a lightning advance that forced president to flee to Russia
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December 11, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Satellite images show Russia pulling its forces from its naval base in Syria following the fall of Al Assad’s regime.
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Military hospitals in Damascus have received bodies of detainees who died from torture or brutal prison conditions
Now their families are trying to identify their loved ones
Now their families are trying to identify their loved ones
Desperate families and tortured bodies at Damascus morgue | The National
Syrians are starting to get answers about the fate of missing relatives
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December 11, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Military hospitals in Damascus have received bodies of detainees who died from torture or brutal prison conditions
Now their families are trying to identify their loved ones
Now their families are trying to identify their loved ones