Netanyahu visits Gaza as Hamas warns hostages may die amid continued Israeli offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza Tuesday, his office announced, as the military kept up the offensive it...Geostrategy
Trump envoy says Putin open to ‘permanent peace’ deal with Ukraine
US President Donald Trump's special envoy said Monday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was open to a "permanent peace" deal...Geostrategy
Jordan security shoots three fugitives dead near Saudi border
AMMAN, JORDAN- Jordanian forces have killed three fugitives including two who had recently escaped jail in a raid near the kingdom's...Security forces raided on Saturday the hideout of three wanted fugitives "near the kingdom's southeastern border", said an official statement
The three suspects were killed in a firefight after they had opened fire at the security forces with automatic weapons, the statement added
Pro-Iran parties urge Iraq to clear energy dues with Tehran
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - A powerful alliance of pro-Iran factions in Iraq called on Sunday on Baghdad to pressure the United States...Iraq, ravaged by decades of conflict and international sanctions, relies on gas imported from its eastern neighbor for a third of its energy needs.
To reduce their dependence on Iranian gas, Iraq has been exploring several possibilities including imports from Gulf countries like Qatar.
Engineering top course in Arab varsities
Arab universities are increasingly focusing on quality and research, and many of them are making efforts to internationalize their programs.Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested heavily in their higher education systems, and they are now home to some of the most prestigious universities in the Arab world.
Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also attracting top international talent to their universities, which has improved the quality of education.
UAE opens field hospital in Chad to help Sudanese refugees
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Chad Rashid Saeed Al Shamsi on Sunday opened a field...The hospital was opened in the presence of the Chadian Minister of Health and a number of Chadian government officials.
Representatives of UAE entities supervising the implementation of the project, and the Emirati medical team were also present on the occasion.
UK to unveil new measures to support financial sector
Hunt, whose official title is chancellor of the exchequer, will lay out plans for an "entirely new kind of stock...Hunt will set out "how Britain's financial services will support the drive for long-term sustainable growth across the country", the UK Treasury said
The new measures will in particular seek to make the UK stock market more attractive to firms looking to take their businesses public
Russia denounces repatriation of Ukrainian troops from Turkey
"The return of Azov commanders from Turkey to Ukraine is nothing but a direct violation of the terms of existing...Ukrainian presidency confirmed that it had secured the return of members of the crack Azov regiment, which is despised in Russia, after "negotiations with the Turkish side"
Dmitry Peskov said both Ukraine and Turkey had violated the terms of the agreement, under which the men were supposed to remain in Turkey until the end of the conflict
Thousands of Israelis protest ahead of judicial reform vote
Protestors have kept up the pressure with weekly rallies against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who returned to...Israeli media estimated turnout at Saturday's protest in Tel Aviv at 150,000, ahead of a vote Monday in parliament
The government argues the judicial reform is necessary to ensure a better balance of power
Dubai Police records 65,942 ‘transactions’ at smart police stations in H1
Dubai, UAE-- During the first half of 2023 the Dubai Police has recorded some 65,942 smart transactions at its 22...According to the police, some 66,000 smart transactions were processed without any human intervention, including the lodging of 16,000 reports
Major General Ali Ahmad Ghanim said residents and visitors expect top-notch police services that are both innovative and convenient
Syria cancels BBC’s accreditation over ‘misleading reports’
In a rare move against an international media organization, the Syrian government has cancelled the BBC's accreditation over what it...The information ministry said that accreditation of the BBC Radio correspondent in Syria was also revoked
In a terse statement BBC responded that its Arabic news provides impartial independent journalism
Libyan rival leaders to work together for oil income
TRIPOLI, LIBYA- Rivals in politically divided Libya have agreed to form a committee on sharing oil revenues, a move welcomed on...The UN Support Mission in Libya said the financial oversight committee's "inclusive approach" will help enable "a level-playing field for candidates in the polls.
Ballots in Libya had been due in December 2021 but disputes including who should stand in the polls meant they were never organized.
