Polls for Iraq Kurd parliament postponed to June
Iraqi Kurds announced that polls to elect a new parliament in the autonomous region would be held in June, after...Geostrategy Politics
Israelis take to streets to demand release of hostages
As the peaceful demonstration was underway in Jerusalem, a senior US official said a truce deal which may see hostages...Geostrategy
10 worst passports in the Middle East
Which passports are among the worst in the Arab World? Know the details in this Explainer video created by TRENDS.Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and Libya figure in the list. But which one is at the bottom?
Sudan, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt are also listed, the latest Henley Passport Index highlights.
Iran to resume nuclear talks on Thursday: MP
Iran and Britain, China, France and Russia besides the EU opened talks in Vienna in April.The United States, which pulled out of the talks under Donald Trump's rule, has taken part in indirect negotiations.
US president Joe Biden has said he is ready to return to the agreement if Iran re-adheres to its nuclear commitments.
Iran’s navy says repulses pirate attack in Gulf of Aden
An Iranian warship on Saturday repulsed an attack by pirates against two oil tankers that it was escorting in the...Iranian destroyer Alborz was escorting two oil tankers when they were attacked by five pirate ships
The attack was carried out against an Iranian commercial convoy
Grand Mosque at Makkah drops social distancing; masks, vaccination stay
Pictures and footage on Sunday morning showed people praying side by side, making straight rows of worshippers that are formations...Saudi Arabia announced in August it will begin accepting vaccinated foreigners wanting to make the umrah pilgrimage.
In July, only around 60,000 inoculated residents were allowed to take part in a vastly scaled down form of the annual hajj.
Moroccan prisoners freed after ‘de-radicalisation’ program
In 2015, Moroccan authorities launched Moussalaha as part of "a new approach" to detainees.In 2015, Moroccan authorities launched Moussalaha as part of "a new approach" to detainees
The programme includes monitoring the participants and helping those who express a need for guidance
Sadat’s nephew negotiates way out for Egypt prisoners
Mohamed al-Sadat has long been a fixture of Egypt's political scene. As many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time...Forty-six prisoners were freed in July, including prominent activists such as rights lawyer Mahienour el-Massry.
But as many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time in Egyptian jails, according to human rights defenders.
Beirut port blast activist resigns after U-turn on judge
The spokesman for relatives of those killed in last year's Beirut port blast quit on Saturday, following fears he had...Tensions came to a boil Thursday when seven people were killed in violence following a rally organized by Hezbollah and its ally Amal
The shootout in central Beirut kept many residents trapped indoors for hours
UAE calls for joint international effort to achieve zero poverty
The UAE maintains a firm belief that the international community must work together to honor shared commitments towards achieving zero...Al Shamsi made the remarks in a statement issued today to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
At the international level, the UAE is a key contributor to many global humanitarian initiatives focused on eradicating poverty
Lebanon leaders need to make ‘real, serious change’: Saudi FM
Seven people were killed as snipers opened fire on a rally by Hezbollah, the powerful group allied with Saudi Arabia's...Prince Faisal said that Lebanon needed to "address economic but also political structural problems."
"The responsibility for that lies squarely on the shoulders of the Lebanese leadership," Saudi FM said.
UAE wins membership on UN Human Rights Council
The UAE has won membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after obtaining 180 votes from...The UAE believes in the pivotal role played by the Council in the promotion and protection of human rights
The country aspires to enhance cooperation and constructive dialogue and strengthen partnerships between countries to enrich its work
