Turkish Airlines restarts Libya flights after almost a decade
Istanbul, Turkey - Turkey's flagship carrier, Turkish Airlines, has resumed flights to Libya's capital, almost 10 years after they were suspended...Business Geostrategy
Turkey’s Erdogan seeks to wrest back Istanbul in mayoral election
Istanbul, Turkey--Recapturing Istanbul, the "jewel" of Turkey, in Sunday's local elections has become President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's obsession ever since losing...Geostrategy
Iraq protest camps dig in for long haul
Supporters of cleric and political kingmaker Moqtada Sadr are pitted against Shiite opponents from a pro-Iran faction called the Coordination...Sadr supporters came in late July when they stormed parliament and then set up camp on the lawns outside.
The pro-Iranian group followed suit by organising their own sit-in, on an avenue leading to the Green Zone, the district housing government institutions and foreign embassies.
Ajman Chamber discuss economic ties with Mexican envoy
Director-General of the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Salem Al-Suwaidi received Ambassador of Mexico to the UAE Luis...The meeting between DG of Ajman Chamber and Mexican ambassador took place as part of the Chamber's efforts to diversify its external partnerships
The two sides discussed economic cooperation and explored trade and investment opportunities between the two countries
Israel troops raid Palestinian rights group offices
The military said soldiers and police officers "closed seven institutions and confiscated property" in the overnight raids.The military said soldiers and police officers "closed seven institutions and confiscated property" in the overnight raids
West Bank cities are nominally under the full control of the Palestinian Authority but the Israeli security forces carry out frequent incursions
China to send troops to Russia for joint military drills
Beijing and Moscow have close defence links and China has said it wants to push bilateral relations "to a higher...Beijing insisted its participation in the joint exercises was "unrelated to the current international and regional situation."
China and India have been accused of providing diplomatic cover for Russia throughout its months-long war in Ukraine
TikTok rolls out plan to fight US election misinformation threat
TikTok will use automated systems and human fact-checkers to assess the accuracy of content, prompting users to "reconsider" sharing posts...TikTok has rolled out an "Elections Center" that will help users know how and where to vote
According to a recent Pew Research report, the social media giant has emerged as a top social media platform for US teens
Israel, Turkey to restore full diplomatic ties
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid hailed the step as an "important asset for regional stability and very important economic news...The prime minister Lapid held a phone call with Turkish President Erdogan, during which they agreed the move would lead to many achievements
Erdogan's office said that in the call he expressed his support for the "development of cooperation and dialogue between Turkey and Israel
Iraqi leaders, bar Sadr, agree to work on political roadmap
Tensions have been rising since July between the two main Shiite factions, one led by Sadr, the other by the...The Coordination Framework was represented at Wednesday's talks by two former premiers, Nuri al-Maliki and Haider al-Abadi
Ten months after a general election last October, war-scarred Iraq still has no government, new prime minister or new president
Syria denies having US journalist Austin Tice in custody
Denying holding the American nationals captive, including journalist Austin Tice, the Syrian government has responded to US President Jo Biden's...Tice appeared blindfolded in the custody of an unidentified group of armed men in a video when he went missing
US authorities announced a $1 million reward in 2018 for information that would lead to the journalist's recovery
UAE scores high in 11 best expatriate destination parameters: Survey
The UAE has exceeded international figures in 11 indexes on the best expatriate destinations based on various factors, which include...German research firm InterNations said UAE achieved advanced positions in four key pillars and 11 indexes, out of five pillars and 17 indexes.
About 94 percent of those surveyed felt safe in the UAE while the global rate was under 81 percent.
Dubai airport gears up to ease transit travel for World Cup supporters
Dubai International Airport, a major aviation hub, is gearing up to help ease transit travel for World Cup supporters ahead...The first World Cup ever held in a Middle Eastern country is set to kick off in Qatar on November 20, and will last until December 18.
Gulf states have agreed to ease administrative procedures for fans in transit, in particular through the United Arab Emirates.
