Iraqis vote in first parliamentary election since 2019 mass protests
Craig TaylorThe election was brought forward by six months in response to unprecedented nationwide unrest. BBC News – Middle East
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Khashoggi fiancee denounces Newcastle takeover
The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi says the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle United is “heartbreaking” for her. BBC News – Middle East
Islamic State mother Nicole Jack says ‘don’t sweep us under carpet’
Nicole Jack, who joined IS in 2015, says she is “out of sight, out of mind” in a camp in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Pandora Papers: Qatar ruling family avoided £18.5m tax on London super-mansion
The family bought two of the UK’s most expensive houses through offshore companies. BBC News – Middle East
Pandora Papers: King of Jordan amassed £70m secret property empire
Leaked documents reveal a network of offshore companies owned by the ruler since he came to power. BBC News – Middle East
Islamic State: Canadian accused of being ‘voice behind the violence’
Canadian Mohammed Khalifa, who narrated IS videos, played a key propaganda role, prosecutors say. BBC News – Middle East