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November 2020
Overview. While President Trump denies losing the election, the rest of the world knows Biden will be the new POTUS, and President Sisi, Trump’s ‘favourite dictator’ may see a shift in the USA’s approach to Egypt once the transition is complete but it won’t last long – if it happens at all.…… Read the rest
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November 2020
Overview. The month saw opposition political parties launch their alliance against the government and their stirring of anti-government demonstrations in major cities, a number of protest rallies against the derogatory remarks about Islam by the French President, increased terrorist activity, FATF developments, a surge in C19 cases, and government responses to that surge. … Read…
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November 2020
Overview. The government has approved the extension to BNP Chief Khaleda Zia’s jail term suspension by six months. The World Bank has said that Bangladesh’s GDP growth is set to slow down to 1.6% in the fiscal year 2021 because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Square Pharmaceuticals is planning to invest Tk.…… Read…
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November 2020
Overview. Iranians of all political persuasions and none wait for the outcome of the US elections to find out what (they assume) will be the trajectory of relations with America, and by extension, their economic fortunes. The reality is of course more complicated and quick reversal of economic and social woes is not likely, particularly…
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October 2020
Overview. There have been pockets of unrest across Egypt; sparks that have quickly ignited but then died out as security forces smother them. In public President Sisi mainly ignores them and continues on his path of development, investment and growth. The pandemic has all but disappeared from the headlines as Egyptians adopt a ‘keep calm…
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October 2020
Overview. The nation celebrated Pakistan Defence Day on 6th September to mark the 1965 conflict with India. PM Khan participated in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. An Afghan delegation visited, the National Accountability Bureau took action against a mafia group, all opposition parties reactivated, and there were an increased number of meetings…