France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s Assad over 2012 journalist killings: lawyers
Paris, France -- French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and six other top...Geostrategy
Leaders gather in China for SCO summit ceremony, Xi slams ‘bullying’ behaviour in world order
The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus -- with 16 more countries affiliated...Geostrategy
US shoots downs anti-ship missiles fired from Yemen
The US Central Command said the missiles were fired from the area controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, describing it...The Houthi attacks are endangering a transit route that carries up to 12% of global trade
US forces in Iraq and Syria have also repeatedly come under fire from drone and rocket attacks
GCC makes pivotal strides in development, diplomacy
In 2023, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait collectively advanced in technology and sustainable development, achieving global integration.In 2023, the region including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait, collectively advanced in technology and sustainable development, achieving global integration.
From Saudi Arabia's ambitious Al-Diriyah project to the UAE's leadership role in hosting COP28, each nation contributed uniquely to the region's dynamic presence on world stage.
Hamas denounces US munitions ’emergency’ sale to Israel
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - The Strip's Hamas rulers on Saturday condemned the US approval of a $147.5 million sale of...The United States announced the sale of the 155mm artillery munitions on Friday under an emergency provision.
Hamas said the sale was "clear evidence of the American administration's full sponsorship of this criminal war".
Gaza ministry says 21,672 killed in war with Israel
The Hamas-run health ministry here said that at least 21,672 people have been killed in the territory since the war...Israeli forces have rounded up thousands of Gazans during their ground offensive, with 99 healthcare workers still among the detainees according to the ministry.
The fighting has put 23 hospitals and 53 health centers out of service, while 104 ambulances have been destroyed, the ministry said.
19 pro-Iran fighters killed in Syria strikes, says monitor
Air strikes in eastern Syria "likely" launched by Israel killed at least 19 pro-Iran fighters, a war monitor said. The...A US military official, requesting anonymity, said the "US did not conduct any defensive strikes overnight".
The war monitor said the strikes targeted military positions in Albu Kamal and its surroundings in Deir Ezzor province.
Egypt leads Arab world in population with 113m citizens
DUBAI, UAE – Egypt stands as the most populous Arab country with 113 million people, marking it the 14th largest...Iran and Turkey, with populations of 89 million and 86 million respectively, demonstrate substantial numbers in the Middle East region.
The data, highlighting population sizes of various countries worldwide, pointed out that the global population has reached 8.082 billion.
Morocco law reform offers hope for women’s rights
Rabat, Morocco - Two decades after a landmark but limited revision of Morocco's family law marked a breakthrough for women, activists...The reform of the legal code was ordered by King Mohammed VI, who is expected to have the final say in any disputes over the new law.
A committee tasked with drafting the changes was formed in September and includes the justice minister as well as judicial and religious figures.
ACC holds workshop in Jordan on dangers of human trafficking
AMMAN, JORDAN - Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC), in cooperation with Ministry of Justice and Jordan Judicial Council (JJC), organized...The workshop aims to introduce human trafficking crime in Jordanian law and global pacts and the measures taken at the national level to help victims.
The workshop reflects the "important" role played by national institutions in combating human trafficking and raise awareness of its dangers.
Dubai to host ‘Arab Strategy Forum’ next week
Dubai, UAE--The Arab Strategy Forum will commence in Dubai on January 3rd, 2024 to debate the intricate political and economic...The platform will bring together prominent global leaders, strategic experts, and leading figures in the realms of politics and economics
Participants will examine the intricate political and economic landscape of the region, and analyze current positions of Arab nations
Gazans ‘exhausted’ as Israel-Hamas war rages on
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday reiterated his call for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire", while the World Health Organization (WHO)...Smoke billowed over the Gaza Strip's southern city of Khan Yunis, the focus of recent fighting in the grinding war, which was triggered on October 7 by Hamas attacks on Israel
Further south, the border city of Rafah near Egypt was teeming with Gazans seeking safety from Israel's relentless bombardment in its fight against Palestinian fighters
