ICJ orders Israel to ensure humanitarian aid in Gaza
The International Court of Justice said in its order that Israel should "take all necessary and effective measures to ensure,...Geostrategy
Crypto fraudster Bankman-Fried faces sentencing
Calling Bankman-Fried's seven-count conviction reflective of the defendant's "unmatched greed and hubris," the government's sentencing request argues for significant jail...Geostrategy
Tunisia’s judiciary vetoes sacking of judges by President Saied
A total of 46 judges' sackings have been revoked, administrative court spokesman Imed Ghabri said, adding that the appeals of...A June 1 presidential decree in the North African country saw Saied fire 57 judges, after accusing many of corruption and other crimes.
Fifty-three of those sacked -- including some accused of "adultery" -- had lodged appeals with the administrative court against Saied's move.
Qatar World Cup to start a day early to allow host play opening game
The opening match is scheduled to be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium, one of seven new venues purpose-built...Qatar will now play Ecuador on November 20, 24 hours earlier than planned, in a move that FIFA's ruling council was expected to confirm soon.
Companies with major deals linked to the World Cup expressed confidence that the unusual schedule change could be handled smoothly.
Iraq launches rebuilding of Mosul airport destroyed in ISIS battle
Entire sectors of the northern metropolis have remained in ruins since the July 2017 recapture of Mosul by Iraqi forces...Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi laid the foundation stone for the renovation of the airport in an official ceremony at the airport.
At the end of 2021, the Red Cross estimated that 35 percent of west Mosul residents and less than 15 percent in east Mosul have enough water.
Kuwait stresses nuclear weapons-free Middle East
Kuwait underscored the significance for Israel of joining the treaty since it is the only party in the region that...Kuwait underscored the significance for Israel of joining the treaty since it is the only party in the region that did not join
Al-Dai called for abiding by the outcomes of the conferences of 1995, 2000 and 2010 mainly those related to the free Middle East of nuclear weapons
New buyer sought for first grain to leave Ukraine under deal
The Sierra Leone-flagged vessel Razoni left the Ukrainian port of Odessa on August 1 carrying 26,000 tons of maize.The Sierra Leone-flagged vessel Razoni left the Ukrainian port of Odessa on August 1 carrying 26,000 tons of maize
Another ship docked in Turkey Monday with a cargo of 12,000 tons of Ukrainian maize, becoming the first to reach its destination
Turkish drone strike kills 4 in northeast Syria
Ankara has launched successive military offensives in Syria. Most have targeted Kurdish militants that Ankara links to a group waging...Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack killed four people all affiliated with the administration
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has counted at least 13 of its members killed in several Turkish attacks since July 19
Tunisia police disruption of comedy show sets off row
The interruption of a comedian’s show by Tunisian police officers has sparked off a new controversy over whether it signaled...The comedian called on the crowd to act as witnesses to the "hostile" behavior of "three police officers" whom he accused of throwing water bottles at him
Bassem Trifi, a lawyer and human rights activist, said the police officers' move had set a "dangerous precedent", warning such intervention was the sign of a "police state"
UAE, Germany to cooperate in ecotourism, environment conservation
UAE and Germany have reviewed cooperation on biosphere reserves, ecotourism, and environmental conservation. A delegation from the German Development Cooperation...AE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), represented by its Biodiversity Department, shared insights on ecotourism prospects with a German delegation.
The ministry explored collaboration to control marine pollution and promote sustainable aquatic environment.
Dubai Customs thwart marijuana smuggling bid at international airport
Dubai Customs authorities seized 3.7kg of marijuana at Dubai International Airport terminal 1. An African passenger was trying to smuggle...An African passenger was trying to smuggle the drugs by stashing it inside cylindrical vehicle air filters.
The goods were analyzed through the narcotics detector, which revealed it to be marijuana.
Two teens among four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
The latest attack comes two days after a truce halted deadly conflict between the Israeli military and Islamic Jihad militants...The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its medics treated 69 people for gunshot wounds across the Nablus area, at least four of them in critical condition.
An Egypt-brokered ceasefire reached Sunday ended three days of intense fighting that killed 46 Palestinians, 16 of them children, and wounded 360.
