Kuwait emir dissolves parliament in new political crisis
The state's ruler attributed his move to the "interference" of some MPs in the emir's powers and others imposing "conditions"...Geostrategy
Empty streets and ‘fear’ in Gaza’s Rafah since Israeli incursion
Rafah, Palestinian Territories - Displaced Gazan Marwan al-Masri, sheltering in Rafah, said on Wednesday "life has completely ceased" since Israeli tanks...Geostrategy
‘Building strong professional army is the UAE’s goal’
Armed with science and knowledge, the heroes of this army, make the ultimate sacrifice for their homeland and are always...Since the foundation of the Union, the UAE’s leadership has been working tirelessly to ensure security, stability, development and peace, says an official
The UAE has invested heavily in hosting military exhibitions and conferences, most prominent of which are the IDEX and NAVDEX, he adds
UN urges African leaders to act for peace summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres called for Africa to take "action for peace" to combat rising violence as the continent's leaders...Africa is reeling from a record drought in the Horn and deadly violence in the Sahel region and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
"The mechanisms for peace are faltering," the UN secretary-general warned. Nevertheless, he urged the bloc to "continue to battle for peace"
Iranian TV says forced to quit London after regime threats
LONDON, UK - The independent network Iran International TV said Saturday it had been forced on UK police advice to shut...The decision was taken following the arrest last weekend of an Austrian-Iranian man in the vicinity of the studios.
Police said that despite the man's arrest, "we still have serious concerns for the safety of people working at this company".
Israel slams ejection of envoy from African Union summit
Israel condemned the "severe" expulsion of a senior diplomat from the African Union summit, accusing Iran of orchestrating the move...A spokesman for the Israeli foreign ministry described the incident as "severe," noting Bar-li was "an accredited observer with an entry tag".
African states should "oppose these actions, which harm the African Union movement and the entire continent," the spokesman added.
Tunisian trade union protest against plunging economy
SFAX, TUNISIA - Thousands of Tunisian trade unionists held protests across the country on Saturday over worsening economic woes and the...The North African country is in drawn-out talks with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout loan
Demonstrators in Sfax, where the largest protest took place on Saturday, chanted "Tunisia is not for sale!"
UAE, India mark first anniversary of signing CEPA with series of events
DUBAI, UAE - Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has marked the first anniversary...The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry is on a four-day visit to the UAE to mark the signing of CEPA.
The FICCI delegation comprises over 100 exporters, start-ups and business owners.
‘Suspected IS attack in Syria death toll rises to 68’
The death toll from an attack blamed on the Islamic State group in Syria has risen to 68, a war...The attack takes the total number murdered in suspected IS attacks in the Syrian desert to 90 since February 10.
The monitor said that IS was taking advantage of the annual harvest of the desert fungus delicacy.
Naval vessels begin to arrive in Abu Dhabi for NAVDEX 2023
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The first batch of naval vessels arrived at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Waterfront (ADNEC Marina) today,...The first batch comprised of seven naval vessels of different sizes and uses, coming from a range of countries
NAVDEX 2023 will be held in conjunction with IDEX 2023 from 20th-24th February
More than 50 killed in Syria attack blamed on Islamic State
In one of the deadliest attacks carried out by the IS this year, some 53 people were killed on Friday...Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported the attack, which it said was carried out by jihadists on motorcycles who opened fire on the truffle hunters
The UN has said that despite setbacks, the jihadist group has "maintained its ability to launch attacks at a steady pace"
Blast wounds four US troops in Syria, IS leader killed, says military
WASHINGTON, US - An explosion wounded four American military personnel during a raid that killed a senior Islamic State (IS) group...US leads an international coalition battling IS and conducts periodic raids and strikes targeting the group.
The US troops and the dog are being treated at an American medical facility in Iraq.
