Saudi Arabia to imprison, fine people for helping, employing illegal immigrants
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Directorate of Public Security stressed that anyone who facilitates the entry, transfer or employment of...Geostrategy
SpaceX launch taking crew to ISS delayed again by weather
Hours before Saturday night's scheduled launch, SpaceX posted on X that "elevated winds" forced the delay. It was the latest...Geostrategy
Turkey summons 10 ambassadors over Kavala release call
Activist Osman Kavala, 64, has been in jail without a conviction since 2017.Activist Osman Kavala, 64, has been in jail without a conviction since 2017
The Turkish activist faces a string of charges linked to 2013 anti-government protests
Lebanon Hezbollah chief says movement has 100,000 fighters
Nasrallah spoke as tensions simmer in Lebanon over the fate of the judge leading a probe into a port explosion.Nasrallah spoke as tensions simmer in Lebanon over the fate of the judge leading a probe into a port explosion
Violence broke out in the heart of Beirut Thursday after supporters of Hezbollah and Amal rallied to call for judge Tarek Bitar to step down
Who will form next government in Iraq?
A final tally from the ballot, organised to appease youth-led anti-government protests that began in 2019, is expected in the...Results so far show Sadr won more than 70 of the 329 parliamentary seats
This coalition option would see Sadr agreeing to a compromise candidate as prime minister
10 years since Kadhafi death, stability still eludes Libya
A year-long ceasefire and a UN-led peace process have barely papered over deep divisions, and upcoming elections are unlikely to...A year-long ceasefire and a UN-led peace process have barely papered over deep divisions, and upcoming elections are unlikely to resolve the crisis
Kadhafi ruled Libya with an iron fist for 42 years after a 1969 coup against the monarchy, portraying himself as a revolutionary
Tunisia in bailout talks with Saudi Arabia, UAE: Central banker
The birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia has faced years of economic woes exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, with...Power grab in July by President Kais Saied put on hold Tunisia's talks with the IMF for a fourth bailout package.
Years of political deadlock following 2011 revolution have left it with less than one percent growth and six percent inflation.
Drought-hit Iraq’s crop farmland to be halved
UN agencies have said the impact of water shortages in Iraq is becoming evident through the lower crop yields for...The agricultural produce of Iraq usually includes wheat, barley, dates, tomatoes and rice.
The FAO estimates that "by the end of the season, wheat production will be 70 percent lower and barley production negligible."
Symbol of rebirth at Iraq’s historic Al-Nuri mosque
The historic mosque is being built under UNESCO's "Revive the Spirit of Mosul" initiative for rehabilitating Iraq's second city. UAE...The 12th-century mosque, known for its leaning minaret, was severely damaged in 2017.
Eight Egyptian architects won an international competition to reconstruct the mosque.
150 Yemen rebels killed in strikes: Saudi-led coalition
Rebel leader Abdelmalek al-Huthi called for continued fighting, as tens of thousands of supporters marched in towns held by the...The Yemeni civil war began in 2014 when the Huthis seized the capital Sanaa, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to intervene.
The UN last week called for a halt to fighting in Abdiya, where it said the movement of aid had been "extremely restricted".
Iran MP says to resume nuclear talks, awaits EU confirmation
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that talks with the 4+1 Group will restart on Thursday in Brussels.Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that talks with the 4+1 Group will restart on Thursday in Brussels
Biden has said he is ready to return to the 2015 agreement if the Islamic republic re-adheres to its nuclear commitments
Low turnout as Lebanese mark two years of protests
Lebanon marked the second anniversary of its defunct protest movement with a low-key demonstration in Beirut Sunday, while many stayed...Dozens marched under rain clouds towards Martyrs' Square in central Beirut
Almost 80 percent of the population live in poverty, struggling to put food on the table amid endless price hikes
