Russia cautious on Armenia-Azerbaijan deal, Iran reject border corridor
Russia cautiously welcomed a US-brokered draft deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan on Saturday, but Moscow's regional ally Iran rejected the...Geostrategy
Netanyahu’s Gaza plan: Hamas accuses Israel PM of sacrificing hostages for personal interest
"Netanyahu's plans to escalate the aggression confirm beyond any doubt his desire to get rid of the captives and sacrifice...Geostrategy
Egypt court upholds jail sentence for prominent dissident
Cairo, Egypt--An Egyptian court on Saturday denied an appeal by prominent dissident Hisham Kassem against his jail sentence, his lawyer said,...Kassem's lawyer Nasser Amin wrote on Facebook that the court has decided to uphold the judgement that was under appeal
The dissident had been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of defaming a former minister and contempt of officials
Turkiye health tourism gains momentum
Over 15 years, Türkiye invested over $50 billion in hospitals and technology, positioning cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir...Over 15 years, Türkiye invested over $50 billion in hospitals and technology, positioning cities like Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir as leading medical treatment hubs
Turkish hospitals provide all-inclusive health packages covering travel and accommodation, while its booming hair transplant sector offers treatments at quite competitive prices
Hundreds killed in deadliest Palestine-Israel conflict
World calls for restraint as Palestinian death toll reaches 232 and Israeli casualties cross 200, prompting a vow of retaliation...World calls for restraint as Palestinian death toll reaches 232 and Israeli casualties cross 200, prompting a vow of retaliation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The UNSC plans an emergency session as Biden backs Israel, while Israel's "Swords of Iron" operation persists and Hamas launches a comprehensive attack, evading Iron Dome
Nobel winner Mohammadi celebrates prize in jail, says family
Rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi "celebrated" her Nobel Peace Prize with fellow detainees in their Tehran prison cell, her family said....Mohammadi has spent much of the past two decades in and out of jail for her campaign against the mandatory wearing of a hijab.
After the Nobel announcement, US President Joe Biden called on Iran to free Mohammadi, hailing her "unshakable courage".
Putin launches Russian gas shipments to Uzbekistan
Moscow, Russia - Russian Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan, a boost for...Despite being home to a wealth of natural resources including gas, the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan has faced energy shortages.
Russian gas exports decreased by 21.5 percent in 2022 - as its largest buyer the European Union drastically reduced imports.
Impressive turnout on main day of UAE’s parliamentary polls
ABU DHABI, UAE - Emiratis are casting their votes on Saturday, the main day of the Federal National Council elections,...Voting started at 8am and ended at 8pm, amid impressive turnout from members of electoral colleges to cast their votes.
The election was a landmark event in the country's history, as it saw the highest voter turnout in any previous election.
Seven civilians killed in Syrian government forces shelling
Beirut, Lebanon - Shelling by government forces targeting several locations in rebel-held northwest Syria killed seven civilians including four children...The Damascus regime has been bombing opposition-held areas in apparent retaliation for an attack on a military academy graduation ceremony.
"Seven civilians, including four children, were killed in ground bombardment by regime forces on several locations" on Saturday, a war monitor said.
Riyadh willing to boost oil output to facilitate normalization deal with Israel
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has signalled its willingness to increase oil production to earn goodwill for a historic...Saudi officials have reportedly informed the White House that they are open to raising oil production if crude prices remain high, the WSJ reported
Saudi Arabia's offer to increase oil production in 2024 represents a shift from its stance last year when it rejected a US request to raise production to lower oil price
Most Arab youth against normalization with Israel, more so Palestinians: survey
Dubai, UAE - The majority of Arab youth are against the normalization of relations with Israel, with Palestinians and Iraqis...The normalization is opposed by the 98% of youth in Saudi Arabia, the biggest Arab power which is currently engaged in talks to normalize relations with Israel
Other Arab countries with most opposition among youth to any normalization with Israel include Libya (98%) followed by Sudan (97%), Jordan (97%), Kuwait (86%) and others
Israel ‘at war’ with Palestinian fighters, after rocket attack
Hamas militants fired barrages of rockets at Israel from multiple locations across the Palestinian territory, according to the accounts of...Hundreds of residents fled their homes in eastern Gaza to move away from the border with Israel.
Hamas appealed to fighters in the West Bank and "our Arab and Islamic nations" to join the battle.
