- While the UN Human Rights Council had previously ordered eight investigations into rights violations in the Palestinian territories, this was...
Israel has refused to cooperate with the Commission of Inquiry (COI) created last year following the 11-day Hamas-Israel war in May 2021, which killed 260 Palestinians.
The Jewish state has slammed the creation of the investigation, and has also loudly criticised Pillay for "championing an anti-Israel agenda".
- Ihsane El Kadi, director of Radio M and news website Maghreb Emergent, was also fined 50,000 dinars (322 euros), Algerian...
Several journalists are in prison or facing trial in Algeria, which ranks 134th out of 180 countries on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index.
A Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation adopted in 2005 made it an offence punishable by up to five years in prison to discuss the conflict from 1992-2002.
- The first international conference by Egypt's Salam Center for Studies of Extremism began in Cairo, with the participation of delegations...
Participation from more than 42 countries include senior religious leaders, ministers and representatives of fatwa houses worldwide.
It aims to enhance international cooperation in combating extremism and exchanging experiences in this regard, with emphasis on research and academic cooperation.
- Ajman Free Zone stresses on the importance of Special Economic Zones and their impact on businesses from various perspectives.
Ajman Free Zone highlights the importance of Special Economic Zones during a time of crisis
The Free Zone discusses SEZs in driving up skill levels and technological advancements in a region
- The vote just over two years after he won a landslide general election victory was brought after a string of...
The vote just over two years after he won a landslide general election victory was brought after a string of scandals that have left the Tory party's standing in tatters
Chief among them was the "Partygate" controversy over lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street, which caused public outrage
- Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli missiles south of Damascus on Monday, with no casualties reported, a military source told Syria's...
Syrian air defense intercepted Israeli missiles south of Damascus on Monday, a military source told Syria's official news agency SANA
Israeli airstrike targeted Damascus countryside where the Hezbollah group and Syrian air defense units are active
- Two Indian-born brothers who allegedly wove a web of corruption across South Africa have been arrested in Dubai and face...
Dubai police confirmed the arrest of Atul and Rajesh Gupta after receiving a so-called red notice from Interpol
They were accused of paying bribes in exchange for massive and lucrative state contracts and influence over ministerial appointments
- Sadeq Belaid, the legal expert appointed last month to head the committee drafting the new constitution, told AFP that 80...
Sadeq Belaid, the legal expert appointed last month to head the committee drafting the new constitution, told AFP that 80 percent of Tunisians are against extremism
The document is at the heart of Saied's unilaterally announced roadmap for rebuilding Tunisia's political system, after he sacked the government last July
- The White House on Monday defended plans for President Joe Biden to meet with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. "This trip...
The thaw with Saudi Arabia comes shortly after the kingdom agreed to Biden's call for a production hike in oil
Biden is also widely expected to travel to Israel where, as in Saudi Arabia, he is sure to face pointed questions about US diplomacy with Iran





















