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<p>Egyptians began voting, on Sunday (Dec 10), in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas while the incumbent President&nbsp;Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term in power. The polling began as the country grapples with one of the most severe financial crises in its recent history.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the elections</strong></h2>

<p>The voting began at 9:00 am and will go on till 9:00 pm (local time) and will continue for the next three days. The results will be announced on December 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Voters lined up before the booths opened in Cairo, reported AFP, with patriotic songs playing on a loop amid heavy security. Riot police were deployed at entrances to Tahrir Square in the capital’s centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 67 million people are eligible to vote but given the low turnout in the previous elections, the government has ramped up efforts to urge voters to cast their ballots.</p>

<p>Sisi is poised to win a new six-year term while critics have called the election a sham after the government’s decade-long crackdown on dissent. However, the state media has called this election a step towards political pluralism.</p>

<p>There are three other candidates qualified to stand against the incumbent, but the only prominent figure who had the potential to give some competition to Sisi stepped down in October citing attacks against his supporters by officials and thugs. The accusations have since been dismissed by the national election authority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Of course people need to participate, but let’s be realistic: these elections are set for Sisi, because no one knows the other candidates,” a voter in her fifties told AFP on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Voters also said that they didn’t even know that the elections were happening, but noted that it would make very little difference. “I feel indifferent about the elections because there will be no real change,” Aya Mohamed, a 35-year-old marketing executive told Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Economic crisis, war in Gaza on minds</strong></h2>

<p>In 2013, Sisi, while serving as the army chief led the efforts to oust Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, before winning the presidency the following year with 97 per cent of the vote.</p>

<p>Under Sisi’s rule, Egypt has jailed thousands of political dissenters as the crackdown swept up liberal and leftist activists as well as Islamists. However, the incumbent president and his supporters have argued that the crackdown was needed to stabilise Egypt and counter Islamist extremism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rights groups reportedly say tens of thousands have been jailed, this is even though around 1,000 people were freed after a presidential pardon in one year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If Sisi wins, one of his priorities would also include preventing spillover from the war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Egypt’s fast-growing population of 104 million is struggling to keep up with the rising inflation in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inflation has hovered near 40 per cent after the currency lost half its value and drove up the cost of imports, but even before the current crisis, millions of people were living on or below the poverty line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Reuters said voters were handed out bags containing flour, rice and other basic commodities after showing ink stains on their fingers indicating they had voted. However, some expressed disappointment that it did not include sugar recently subject to sharp price rises.</p>

<p>During Sisi’s rule, the national debt has tripled while the various mega-projects which are often led by the military fail to deliver on their benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Egyptians began voting, on Sunday (Dec 10), in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas while the incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term in power.

Egyptians began voting, on Sunday (Dec 10), in a presidential election overshadowed by the war in neighbouring Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas while the incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to secure a third term in power. The polling began as the country grapples with one of the most severe financial crises in its recent history. About the elections The voting began at 9:00 am and will go on till 9:00 pm (local time) and will continue for the next three days. The results will be announced on December 18. Voters lined up before the booths opened in Cairo, reported AFP, with patriotic songs playing on a loop amid heavy security. Riot police were deployed at entrances to Tahrir Square in the capital’s centre. Around 67 million people are eligible to vote but given the low turnout in the previous elections, the government has ramped up efforts to urge voters to cast their ballots. Sisi is poised to win a new six-year term while critics have called the election a sham after the government’s decade-long crackdown on dissent. However, the state media has called this election a step towards political pluralism. There are three other candidates qualified to stand against the incumbent, but the only prominent figure who had the potential to give some competition to Sisi stepped down in October citing attacks against his supporters by officials and thugs. The accusations have since been dismissed by the national election authority. “Of course people need to participate, but let’s be realistic: these elections are set for Sisi, because no one knows the other candidates,” a voter in her fifties told AFP on condition of anonymity. Voters also said that they didn’t even know that the elections were happening, but noted that it would make very little difference. “I feel indifferent about the elections because there will be no real change,” Aya Mohamed, a 35-year-old marketing executive told Reuters. Economic crisis, war in Gaza on minds In 2013, Sisi, while serving as the army chief led the efforts to oust Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood, before winning the presidency the following year with 97 per cent of the vote. Under Sisi’s rule, Egypt has jailed thousands of political dissenters as the crackdown swept up liberal and leftist activists as well as Islamists. However, the incumbent president and his supporters have argued that the crackdown was needed to stabilise Egypt and counter Islamist extremism. Rights groups reportedly say tens of thousands have been jailed, this is even though around 1,000 people were freed after a presidential pardon in one year. If Sisi wins, one of his priorities would also include preventing spillover from the war between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, Egypt’s fast-growing population of 104 million is struggling to keep up with the rising inflation in the country. Inflation has hovered near 40 per cent after the currency lost half its value and drove up the cost of imports, but even before the current crisis, millions of people were living on or below the poverty line. A report by Reuters said voters were handed out bags containing flour, rice and other basic commodities after showing ink stains on their fingers indicating they had voted. However, some expressed disappointment that it did not include sugar recently subject to sharp price rises. During Sisi’s rule, the national debt has tripled while the various mega-projects which are often led by the military fail to deliver on their benefits. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Arab world's priority is to ensure an immediate end to war in Gaza, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told WION on the sidelines of Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on Sunday (Dec 10).</p>

<p>Safadi said that the focus of the efforts of the leaders currently congregated in Doha&nbsp;is to ensure that the Israeli 'aggression' in Gaza ends immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That is our priority at this point. To stop the aggression. To stop the catastrophe," Safadi told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jordan, an immediate neighbour of Israel and Palestinian territories along the West Bank, has been at the forefront of attempts for bringing about an international consensus to ensure cessation of prevailing hostilities in Gaza.</p>

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<p>Safadi expressed fears that failure to bring about an end to the conflict in Gaza will push the region "deeper into conflict".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The images we are seeing are the same images the whole world is seeing," Safadi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is an Israeli aggression that is killing people, including children and women," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"What we are seeing is the brutal aggression. It is the violation of every international law. Failure to stop it (the war) is simply pushing the region deeper into conflict," Safadi told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas after terrorists burst across the fence on Oct. 7 and went on a rampage through Israeli towns, gunning down families in their homes, killing 1,200 people and seizing 240 hostages.</p>

<p>Since then, Hamas-run health authorities in Gaza claim at least 17,700 people have been confirmed killed in Israeli strikes, with thousands more missing and presumed dead under rubble. The toll no longer includes figures from northern parts of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, beyond the reach of ambulances and where hospitals have ceased functioning.</p>


The Arab world's priority is to ensure an immediate end to war in Gaza, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told WION on the sidelines of Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on Sunday (Dec 10).

The Arab world's priority is to ensure an immediate end to war in Gaza, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told WION on the sidelines of Doha Forum in the Qatari capital on Sunday (Dec 10). Safadi said that the focus of the efforts of the leaders currently congregated in Doha is to ensure that the Israeli 'aggression' in Gaza ends immediately. "That is our priority at this point. To stop the aggression. To stop the catastrophe," Safadi told WION. Jordan, an immediate neighbour of Israel and Palestinian territories along the West Bank, has been at the forefront of attempts for bringing about an international consensus to ensure cessation of prevailing hostilities in Gaza. Also read | Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to ensure end of Israeli 'atrocities' in Gaza Safadi expressed fears that failure to bring about an end to the conflict in Gaza will push the region "deeper into conflict". "The images we are seeing are the same images the whole world is seeing," Safadi said. "This is an Israeli aggression that is killing people, including children and women," he added. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Safety of hostages vs pledge to destroy Hamas × "What we are seeing is the brutal aggression. It is the violation of every international law. Failure to stop it (the war) is simply pushing the region deeper into conflict," Safadi told WION. Israel has vowed to annihilate Hamas after terrorists burst across the fence on Oct. 7 and went on a rampage through Israeli towns, gunning down families in their homes, killing 1,200 people and seizing 240 hostages. Since then, Hamas-run health authorities in Gaza claim at least 17,700 people have been confirmed killed in Israeli strikes, with thousands more missing and presumed dead under rubble. The toll no longer includes figures from northern parts of the blockaded Palestinian enclave, beyond the reach of ambulances and where hospitals have ceased functioning.

Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict'

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<p>In a key move aimed at strengthening ties between India and Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a first state visit to India on Saturday (December 16) since ascending the throne.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Announcing the visit,&nbsp;the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said, it "marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate of Oman".</p>

<p>The Sultan, accompanied by a delegation of top nine cabinet ministers, underscores the importance both countries place on this diplomatic engagement. The Sultan's visit itinerary includes a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, where he will be received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be followed by a luncheon in the Sultan's honor.</p>

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<p>The Sultan has not travelled anywhere else to Asia so far except Iran. On this visit, he will go to Singapore before coming to India. This is also the first state visit from Oman in 26 years. The last Sultan Qaboos came to India in 1997.</p>

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<p>The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the longstanding history of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, stating, "India and Oman share a longstanding history of friendship and cooperation, built on the foundation of mutual trust and respect, and strong people-to-people ties going back centuries. India and the Sultanate of Oman are strategic partners and the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the two nations has flourished over the years."</p>

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<p>The Indian Ocean neighbours, India and Oman have witnessed an increase in defence and security ties. Earlier this year, India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, visited Oman to strengthen strategic cooperation and security ties. During Ajit Doval's visit, he conveyed a personal message of greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.</p>

<p>Remember India also extended an invitation to Oman to participate in the G20 Summit and associated meetings as a guest country during its presidency of the grouping. India has emerged as one of the largest investors in Oman, with total investments exceeding US $7.5 billion.</p>

<p>Bilateral trade has witnessed a significant surge, with trade volume crossing 12 billions in 2022-2023.<br />
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In a key move aimed at strengthening ties between India and Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a first state visit to India on Saturday (December 16) since ascending the throne.

In a key move aimed at strengthening ties between India and Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik is set to embark on a first state visit to India on Saturday (December 16) since ascending the throne. Announcing the visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a statement said, it "marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between India and the Sultanate of Oman". The Sultan, accompanied by a delegation of top nine cabinet ministers, underscores the importance both countries place on this diplomatic engagement. The Sultan's visit itinerary includes a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, where he will be received by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be followed by a luncheon in the Sultan's honor. Also Read | Indian Navy looking to acquire indigenously-made underwater chariots: Report The Sultan has not travelled anywhere else to Asia so far except Iran. On this visit, he will go to Singapore before coming to India. This is also the first state visit from Oman in 26 years. The last Sultan Qaboos came to India in 1997. Also Read | ‘Not enough,’ International Energy Agency issues grim assessment of COP28 pledges The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the longstanding history of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, stating, "India and Oman share a longstanding history of friendship and cooperation, built on the foundation of mutual trust and respect, and strong people-to-people ties going back centuries. India and the Sultanate of Oman are strategic partners and the bilateral trade and investment relationship between the two nations has flourished over the years." Watch | Israel-Hamas | US to send more weapons to Israel × The Indian Ocean neighbours, India and Oman have witnessed an increase in defence and security ties. Earlier this year, India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, visited Oman to strengthen strategic cooperation and security ties. During Ajit Doval's visit, he conveyed a personal message of greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. Remember India also extended an invitation to Oman to participate in the G20 Summit and associated meetings as a guest country during its presidency of the grouping. India has emerged as one of the largest investors in Oman, with total investments exceeding US $7.5 billion. Bilateral trade has witnessed a significant surge, with trade volume crossing 12 billions in 2022-2023.

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to arrive on state visit to India on December 16

Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza. Israel's ground offensive is centred around Khan Younis as a humanitarian situation continues to worsen by the hour in the besieged strip. Calls for protecting human rights for Gazans grow but Washington's support for Israel remains undeterred.

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Narges, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Tehran, was honored “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.”

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<p>At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Norway, the prestigious award was presented to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, on Sunday (Dec 12).&nbsp;In a speech delivered by her children, who accepted the award on her behalf, imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi denounced the 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government of Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narges Mohammadi&nbsp;was represented by her family, including her husband Taghi Rahmani, who expressed their pride in being her voice.</p>

<p>Mohammadi, a vocal advocate against the compulsory hijab and the death penalty in Iran, has faced numerous arrests and convictions over the years. The honour was accepted on her behalf by her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiani Rahmani.</p>

<p>Ali Rahmani, ahead of the speech was "very, very optimistic" about meeting his mother one day. He said, "We are not nervous; we are very proud to be able to be the voice of our mother and do our best to move things forward. The prize will reinforce our determination to go to the end."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The cause of 'Woman, Life, Freedom', freedom in general and democracy are worth sacrificing yourself for and giving your life for, because in the end these three things are priceless", said Kiana.&nbsp;"As for seeing her again one day, personally I'm rather pessimistic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Maybe I'll see her in 30 or 40 years but if not, I don't think I'll ever see her again. But that's OK because my mother will always be with me in my heart and with my family,"&nbsp;Kiana further said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in protest of the limitations on medical care and the compulsory veiling of women in Iran, Mohammadi initiated a hunger strike from her prison cell.</p>

<p>Her husband revealed her motivation, saying, "She said, 'I will start my hunger strike on the day that I am being granted this prize, perhaps then the world will hear more about it'."</p>

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<p>Suffering from poor health, Mohammadi had previously undertaken a hunger strike in the month of November, seeking the right to be transferred to a hospital without wearing a head covering.</p>

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<p>Notably, she has been at the forefront of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, which gained momentum through extensive protests across Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.</p>

<p>Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman, passed away on September 16, 2022, while in the custody of Iran's morality police, allegedly for violating the strict dress code imposed on women in the Islamic Republic.</p>

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At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Norway, the prestigious award was presented to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, on Sunday (Dec 12).

At the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Norway, the prestigious award was presented to Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who is currently incarcerated in Tehran's Evin prison, on Sunday (Dec 12). In a speech delivered by her children, who accepted the award on her behalf, imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi denounced the 'tyrannical and anti-women religious' government of Iran. Narges Mohammadi was represented by her family, including her husband Taghi Rahmani, who expressed their pride in being her voice. Mohammadi, a vocal advocate against the compulsory hijab and the death penalty in Iran, has faced numerous arrests and convictions over the years. The honour was accepted on her behalf by her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiani Rahmani. Ali Rahmani, ahead of the speech was "very, very optimistic" about meeting his mother one day. He said, "We are not nervous; we are very proud to be able to be the voice of our mother and do our best to move things forward. The prize will reinforce our determination to go to the end." Also Read | Pro-democracy activists arrested as Hong Kong holds first ‘patriots only’ elections "The cause of 'Woman, Life, Freedom', freedom in general and democracy are worth sacrificing yourself for and giving your life for, because in the end these three things are priceless", said Kiana. "As for seeing her again one day, personally I'm rather pessimistic." "Maybe I'll see her in 30 or 40 years but if not, I don't think I'll ever see her again. But that's OK because my mother will always be with me in my heart and with my family," Kiana further said. Meanwhile, in protest of the limitations on medical care and the compulsory veiling of women in Iran, Mohammadi initiated a hunger strike from her prison cell. Her husband revealed her motivation, saying, "She said, 'I will start my hunger strike on the day that I am being granted this prize, perhaps then the world will hear more about it'." Also Read | Iran unveils advanced Karrar combat drones armed with Majid air-to-air missiles, to be used along border Suffering from poor health, Mohammadi had previously undertaken a hunger strike in the month of November, seeking the right to be transferred to a hospital without wearing a head covering. Watch | Israel-Hamas war | IDF: There are signs Hamas' system is falling apart × Notably, she has been at the forefront of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement, which gained momentum through extensive protests across Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman, passed away on September 16, 2022, while in the custody of Iran's morality police, allegedly for violating the strict dress code imposed on women in the Islamic Republic. (With inputs from agencies)

Jailed Narges Mohammadi sends fiery message for Iran upon receiving Nobel Peace Prize

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum. WION's correspondent talks to Palestinian PM Shtayyeh.

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