Lebanon says nine killed in Israeli strikes on southern villages
Many strikes on villages in southern Lebanon on Monday, after Israel said it was taking aim at dozens of Hezbollah...Geostrategy
Iran-Europe nuclear talks on as global tensions escalate ahead of Trump’s return
The stakes were laid bare in a warning from Britain's foreign intelligence chief that Iran's nuclear ambitions posed a major...Geostrategy
A million pilgrims arrive in Mecca for Hajj, first since pandemic
White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam's holiest city prepares to host the...At least 650,000 overseas pilgrims have arrived so far in Saudi Arabia, the authorities said Sunday
One million vaccinated pilgrims under the age of 65 will attend the hajj under strict sanitary conditions
Charter can lead to a dictatorship: Tunisian jurist
The Tunisian jurist who oversaw the drafting of a new constitution submitted to President Kais Saied said Sunday it has...In July last year, Saied orchestrated a dramatic power grab, which many have denounced as a coup, sacking the government and freezing parliament
Saied has since his initial power grab moved to rule by decree and extended his powers over the judiciary and the electoral board
Arab finance ministers mull over food security, Ukraine war
Foreign ministers of Arab nations discussed in Beirut a range of regional crises, with emphasis on food security and the...The discussions of the ministers dealt with the impact of the Ukraine war on the region and food security
As for the Ukraine war, the Arab diplomats were unanimous in rejection of any politicization of international organizations
Tunisian jurist who oversaw drafting of new constitution resigns
Some articles of the draft constitution published last Thursday in the official journal could "pave the way for a dictatorial...Constitution for a "new republic" is at the center of President Saied's program for rebuilding Tunisia's political system.
The president plans to hold a referendum on the constitution on July 25, to mark one year since his power grab.
Social media sites choke Palestinian narrative: Monitoring group
Sada Social Center, a Ramallah-based social media monitoring group, said Facebook ranks first in suppressing Palestinian content, as 273 violations...For the first time, Clubhouse entered the war against Palestinian digital content, with at least 10 complaints.
Violations ranged between removal of accounts and imposing restrictions on posting, especially when using terms such as occupation.
Jordan’s exports to Canada went up by 22 percent since 1997
During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent, from US$885,000...During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent
Jordan and Canada have signed free trade, labor, double taxation, environment and investment agreements
Afghan religious leaders pledge loyalty to Taliban
Thousands of Afghan clerics pledged loyalty to the Taliban Saturday but ended a three-day meeting without recommendations on how the...Taliban officials presented the gathering as an opportunity for clerics to independently say how they wanted the country to be governed
The highlight of the clerics' meeting was Friday's appearance by Akhundzada, who has not been photographed in public since the Taliban returned to power
Libya leaders under pressure as people resent living conditions
Libya's rival leaders were under growing street pressure Saturday after protesters stormed parliament as anger exploded over deteriorating living conditions...Protesters stormed the seat of the House of Representatives in the eastern city of Tobruk on Friday night, ransacking its offices and torching part of the building
The country has been mired in chaos and repeated rounds of conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011
Iran says Turkish offensive in Syria can destabilize region
Iran's foreign minister warned Saturday on a visit to Damascus that Turkish military action in Syria would destabilize the region,...Iran is a major ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an important trading partner for Turkey
In recent weeks, Erdogan has said he plans to launch a military offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria Ankara regards as "terrorists"
Palestinians give bullet that killed Abu Akleh to US forensic experts
The Palestinian Authority handed the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to US forensic experts on Saturday...Palestinian-American journalist, who was wearing a vest marked "Press" and a helmet, was killed on May 11 while covering an Israeli army operation
Investigations by the UN, as well as several journalistic probes, have found that the shot that killed Abu Akleh was fired by Israeli forces
