Middle East
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Turkey, Qatar to Discuss Kabul Airport’s Operation with Taliban: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkish and Qatari companies will hold discussions on operating the airport in Afghanistan, and negotiate with the Taliban on the…
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Palestine Hails Opposition to Israeli Settlement Project in East Jerusalem
Ramallah: Palestine hailed the international community’s opposition to the reconstruction of 9,000 units in Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem. The position…
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Israel Announces Completion of High-Tech Barrier Around Gaza
Jerusalem: Israel has announced the completion of a high-tech underground wall around the Gaza Strip aimed at preventing militants from entering…
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Saudi Arabia Launches Red Sea International Film Festival
Riyadh: The Red Sea International Film Festival commenced on Monday in Al Balad (Old Town) of Jeddah, a UNESCO World…
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Yemen’s Currency Falls to Lowest Amid Continued Conflict
Sanaa: Yemen’s riyal fell to its lowest level against all other international currencies on Sunday, as the war-torn country’s years-long military…
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UNHCR Launches Winter Bazaar for Refugees in Jordan
Amman: The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has launched its 4th “With Refugees” winter bazaar in Amman to support refugees across Jordan.…
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Syrian Lab Found Harmful Worm Infection in Wheat Seeds Offered by US
Damascus: Syrian agriculture officials and farmers have been complaining that the wheat seeds, recently provided by the US for farmers in…
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Israel Discovers 2,150-Year-Old Hellenistic Farm in Central Tel Aviv
Jerusalem: Israeli archaeologists have unearthed the relics of a Hellenistic (Greek culture) farm in the heart of the coastal city of…
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Palestine Condemns Israel for Approving Settlement Units in West Bank
Ramallah: Palestine on Friday condemned Israel for approving the construction of 372 settlement units in the southern West Bank city of…
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Palestine Hails Belgium’s Decision to Label Israeli Settlements’ Products
Ramallah: Palestine has welcomed Belgium’s decision to label products of Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories, saying it’s a move “in…
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98 Candidates Apply for Libya’s Presidential Election
Libya: A total of 98 candidates, including two females, have submitted applications for the first direct presidential election in Libya. Emad…
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Saudi-Led Airstrike Destroys Factory in Yemen’s Capital
Sanaa: The Saudi-led coalition bombarded a factory in the Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the Houthi militia has claimed. The factory for producing…
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UN Responds to Increased Humanitarian Needs in Yemen
Hodeidah: The UN and its partners are responding to increased humanitarian needs in Yemen following a shift in the frontlines in…
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Israel Urged to Release 90 Palestinian Corpses Withheld for Years
Tel Aviv: Dozens of Palestinians rallied in the West Bank city of Jenin, demanding the return of 90 corpses withheld by…
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Iraqi Cleric Seeks to Form National Majority Govt
Baghdad: Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has set a roadmap for the country’s political process, which includes the formation of…
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Intensified Airstrikes Target Houthis as Yemen Conflict Expands
Sanaa: A series of intensified airstrikes targeted the Houthi militia in various areas of Yemen as the years-long conflict has continued…
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Turkey Frees Jailed Israeli Couple
Tel Aviv: An Israeli couple jailed in Istanbul for suspicion of espionage, was released by Turkey and arrived in Tel Aviv…
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Pandora Papers Reveal Emirati Royal Families’ Role in Offshore Havens
New Delhi: The story of the offshore companies created within Dubai’s corporate enclave casts fresh light on Dubai’s rise as one…
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Israel, UAE Launch Talks on Free Trade Agreement
Jerusalem: Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday began negotiations to reach a free trade agreement, the Israeli Ministry…
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Saudi Arabia Launches 1st Non-Profit City
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud announced the launch of the first non-profit city. The…
