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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.Hakan Fidan held talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Saturday, with Turkish diplomatic sources confirming the high-level meeting as the fourth stop on the foreign minister's ongoing tour of Asia-Pacific nations that began at the start of June.Hakan Fidan was welcomed by his counterpart Sugiono in Jakarta on Wednesday, with the two sides set to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, boosting trade and defense ties, and addressing regional security challenges during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with both sides emphasizing the importance of enhanced partnership between Ankara and the Southeast Asian city-state, according to diplomatic sources.New Zealand activist Mousa Taher, part of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla attacked by Israeli forces, said he was subjected to torture and humiliating treatment. "The Israeli occupation forces really tortured me this time," he said, showing injuries on his face and leg.

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Saudi prince goes on hunger strike over royal purge

16:50, 02/01/2018, TuesdayU: Update: 16:57, 02/01/2018, Tuesday

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Saudi prince goes on hunger strike over royal purge

Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz

The father of Saudi Arabia’s richest man goes on a hunger strike to protest the ‘anti-corruption’ operations launched by Crown Prince Mohammed in November

Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, the half-brother of Saudi’s King Salman, has gone on a hunger strike since his three sons, including Crown Prince al Waleed bin Talal, who is the richest man in Saudi Arabia, were arrested in an “anti-corruption” probe on Nov. 4 in the kingdom. He stopped eating on Nov. 10, lost 10 kilograms since then, and is being treated at the King Faisal Hospital in Riyadh, according to reports.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had arrested hundreds of top figures such as princes, including Prince al Waleed bin Talal, businessmen and former ministers as part of the operation.

Also known as the Red Prince, 86-year-old Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz led the pro-reform Free Princes Movement and campaigned for a constitutional monarchy in 1958, which consisted of a constitution involving the progress regarding human rights.

He also tried to form a committee of advisors including elected members, but his attempts were deemed inappropriate by the king and religious leaders. He was faced with a fatwa (religious edict) stating that his constitution violated sharia laws.

His passport was annulled in 1961, and he moved to Egypt introducing himself as a socialist. Being influenced by former Egyptian Prime Minister Gamal Abdel Nasser, Talal criticized the royal administration and continued his efforts for innovation.

Recently, the Saudi government demanded $6 billion from the prince for his release. The 62-year-old crown prince is known as the 57th richest person of the world, with his estimated net worth of $18.7 billion.

Titles :Saudi Arabia Talal bin Abdulaziz

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