Macron, on Egypt visit, to go near Gaza to show support for ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to an Egyptian port near the Gaza Strip next week to highlight concerns over...Geostrategy
Israel says expanding Gaza offensive to seize ‘large areas’
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would bolster its military presence in the Palestinian territory to "destroy and clear the...Geostrategy
Norway repatriating from Syria sisters who went to support IS in 2013
The two sisters of Somali origin clandestinely left Norway for Syria in late 2013, aged 16 and 19, to join...The two sisters, now aged 29 and 25, are between them mothers to three daughters born from partnerships with IS fighters, according to Norwegian paper
Kurdish administration in northeastern Syria said that two women and three children from Islamic State families were handed over to a Norwegian diplomat
Biden warns Israel on judicial reforms, wants controversial law to be dropped
Asked if Israel's democracy is at an inflection point -- a phrase Biden frequently uses to describe the danger facing...US president expressed concern over the situation in Israel, where Netanyahu has been accused of trampling democracy
Biden said he was not considering inviting the Israeli leader to the White House, at least "not in the near term."
UAE launches National Genome Strategy for healthcare efficiency
Genome programs will also help create new economic opportunities in the UAE by attracting partnerships in fields such as artificial...The strategy will also support doctors in taking proactive steps to reduce the prevalence of certain diseases, enable early intervention.
UAE aims to collect one million whole genome sequencing data samples nationwide, said Sara bint Yousef Al Amiri, Secretary-General of the Emirates Genome Council.
Xi hails Middle East thaw in call with Saudi crown prince
In his first comments on the matter to be made public since the deal was struck, Xi said the dialogue...Beijing brokered an agreement between Tehran and Riyadh on March 10 to restore diplomatic ties following a seven-year freeze
Long bitter rivals, Iran and Saudi Arabia have engaged in a series of proxy conflicts in the region, such as the protracted fighting in Yemen
Binance, crypto firm, hit with US charges for violating trade rules
The charge sheet accuses Binance of failing to uphold standards that are required of a company operating as a derivatives...CFTC chairman said the charges against Binance were part of a campaign to find and stop misconduct in the volatile and risky digital asset market
The allegations targeted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known by his Twitter handle CZ, and three entities that make up his crypto empire
Scotland’s first Muslim leader’s rise underlines ‘new norm’ in UK
The newly-elected head of the Scottish National Party (SNP) joins the growing ranks of leaders from Britain's old imperial possessions...One of the new SNP leader's chief adversaries in the Edinburgh parliament will be Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who is also of Pakistani heritage.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is now the only white holder of one of the four "great offices of state" in British politics.
Israel PM caves in, pauses judicial reform that split nation
Lawmakers were scheduled to vote this week on a central part of the proposals, which would change the way judges...After nearly three months of increasing tensions, the legislation will now be considered further in the next session of parliament, which begins in the second half of April
The judicial proposals have sparked concern from Israel's allies, including the US, who welcomed Netanyahu's pause as an opportunity to create time to compromise
Saudi bus crash kills 20 pilgrims on way to Mecca: state media
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--A bus ferrying pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca burst into flames after a collision on a bridge...According to state media the bus was carrying pilgrims to the holy city of Mecca when it burst into flames after a collision on a bridge
Al-Ekhbariya channel reported that the victims had "different nationalities" but did not mention them or provide a breakdown
Tunisia appeals to Europe for ‘more understanding’
Calling for "constructive discourse" from the European Union after many leaders warned the country is facing a crisis that could...The minister said that his country depends on its own resources, and on the economic support of its partners, including the EU
EU economy commissioner said that the visit gave him a chance to reaffirm EU's attachment to the values of democracy
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero arrives in Qatar after release from jail: diplomats
Rusesabagina was released late Friday after 938 days in prison under an accord, mediated by Qatar, between the US government...The 68-year-old, whose 25-year jail term was commuted by President Paul Kagame, was to undergo medical checks before flying to the United States on Wednesday
Rusesabagina was a hotel manager who helped save hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide and his story was turned into "Hotel Rwanda" featuring Don Cheadle
