New Knesset speaker could be key to ousting Netanyahu as Israel’s PM
Opposition politicians get first chance to take control of levers of power, even as they struggle to form government
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Saudi Defense Minister arrives in Bahrain to lead Kingdom’s delegation at 23rd GCC Joint Defense Council meeting
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman arrived in Bahrain on Tuesday to lead the Kingdom's delegation participating in the 23rd session of the Joint Defense Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
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Malaysia court clears way for ex-PM Najib to start house arrest
Malaysia’s High Court has approved the transition of former Prime Minister Najib Razak from jail to house arrest after a delay caused by the attorney general’s intervention.
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New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Eisenkot seeks government
Israel’s new parliament is set to be sworn in, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing the loss of his majority. Gadi Eisenkot is working to form a new government amid the political reshuffling.