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Illicit tobacco turf wars and incarceration are fueling power vacuums and violence in the Middle East.

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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
- Ali Al Zaidi is finalizing his government in Iraq, amid Washington pressuring Baghdad regarding militia leaders.Fri 21:15
- Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered direct contracting to curb funding for factions.Fri 21:15
Qatar
country in West Asia
- US strikes on Qeshm Island coincide with Qatar stepping up mediation efforts, while Democrats gain control of Congress and oil prices fall.16:38
- Businesses in Qatar began currency exchanges with the IRGC while Qatar mediated US-Iran deal proposals.Fri 22:31

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Mon 00:00abc.net.au