In a referendum in Qatar, more than 90 percent of voters approved constitutional amendments, ending legislative polls and a brief experiment with democracy in the Gulf monarchy. The vote saw 84 percent of eligible voters participate, with the key proposal being to end elections for 30 of the 45 seats of the Shura Council. Other changes included allowing all Qataris, including naturalized citizens, to hold ministerial office, previously reserved for Qatari-born nationals, with the emir now appointing all members of the Shura Council.
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14 cargo planes from US, Germany arrive in Israel with military equipment – Middle East Monitor
Fourteen military cargo planes from the US and Germany have arrived in Israel, delivering equipment to support its military amid escalating conflict with Iran following Israeli airstrikes that began on June 13. The Israeli defense ministry reported that this shipment is part of ongoing air and sea operations and follows over 800 military cargo deliveries since the onset of the Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Fourteen big...
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