Two ships hit off rebel-held Yemeni region: maritime agencies
The Houthis said in a statement they had targeted the Blue Lagoon with "missiles and drones, and it was directly...Geostrategy
Iran former top diplomat Zarif returns to VP post
"After the follow-ups and consultations conducted by the president and with his written order, I will continue to exercise my...Geostrategy
US says Iran nuclear deal ‘in sight’ but urgent need to finalize
Former US president Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and reimposed tough economic sanctions on...The negotiations for the nuclear deal are resuming in Vienna after being halted at the end of last month
They will be attended by China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, Iran, and the United States
Abbas loyalists win top leadership post at PLO
According to analyst, PLO is loosing its popularity among Palestinian people as many are frustrated over its failures to hold...Rawhi Fattouh was elected to chair the PLO's parliament, while Hussein al-Sheikh and Mohamed Mustafa take executive committee seats
New PLO secretary general and chief negotiator with Israel, the two key posts held by Saeb Erekat who died in 2020 of Covid-19 remain vacant
WIPO and Qatar sign pact to promote Intellectual Property education
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will now promote education in intellectual...The World Intellectual Property Organization and Hamad Bin Khalifa University will collaborate for IP law teaching.
The WIPO will provide expertise under the terms of the agreement.
Morocco reopens airspace after two-month virus shutdown
Morocco reopened its airspace on Monday in a bid to breathe life into its crisis-hit tourism sector, two months after...The move was welcomed by tourism businesses who have suffered two lost years due to the pandemic, as well as by Moroccans stranded abroad.
Passengers heading to the kingdom will still need to show proof of vaccination against the Covid-19 illness and a negative PCR test within the past 48 hours.
UAE delegation makes first visit to Israel’s parliament
Three members of the United Arab Emirates' Federal National Council visited Israel's parliament Monday, becoming the first Emirati delegation there...Prior to the visit to the Knesset, the Emirati delegation visited Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial
The UAE became the third Arab nation to normalize ties with Israel after Egypt and Jordan, a move that angered the Palestinians as it recognized the Jewish state
Turkey orders arrest of Olympic swimmer for mocking Erdogan
Turkish prosecutors on Monday issued an arrest warrant for a former Olympic swimmer over tweets appearing to express relief that...Erdogan, 67, said he had a "mild" infection on Saturday and was working from home
The crime of insulting the Turkish president is punishable by up to four years in jail
Saudi Arabia, Norway discuss relations and joint cooperation
The discussion took place in Riyadh between the Saudi-Norwegian Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shura Council and Norway’s Ambassador to...The two countries discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation between them
The focus was on the level of parliamentary relations between the Shura Council and the Norwegian Parliament
Talks to revive 2015 Iran nuclear deal to resume in Vienna
Parties to the deal have been negotiating in Vienna since last year with indirect US participation. Talks were most recently...Former US president Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the pact in 2018 and reimposed tough economic sanctions on Iran.
Iran said the answers "the United States brings tomorrow to Vienna will determine when we can reach an agreement".
Lebanon returns 337 artifacts from different eras to Iraq
The items returned have been characterized as ‘witnesses to the childhood of human history.’The artifacts had been on display in a Lebanese museum for several years
The items are said to have included clay tablets and pieces of pottery
Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
Every month of border closures has cost businesses an estimated US$2.6 billion, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and...Every month of border closures has cost businesses an estimated US$2.6 billion, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In recent months, rules have been gradually relaxed for Australians, long-term residents and students
