Killing of the Palestinian movement’s chief Ismail Haniyeh “will not go unanswered”- Hamas
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Wednesday the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was a "cowardly act" and urged Palestinians...Geostrategy
Iran’s Khamenei formally grants Pezeshkian presidential powers
In a message read by the director of Khamenei's office, he said: "I endorse the vote (for) the wise, honest,...Geostrategy
Israel approves $317m plan to double settlers in occupied Golan Heights
Around 25,000 Israeli settlers live in the Golan Heights, along with some 23,000 Druze, who remained on the land after...Prime Minister Naftali Bennett presented his one billion shekel ($317 million) program to improve housing, transportation, tourism and medical facilities in the area.
Former US president Donald Trump, widely viewed as pro-Israeli, granted US recognition to Israeli sovereignty over the Golan in 2019.
UAE, Morocco discuss cooperation in investment and economy
The two sides talked about Expo 2020 Dubai and the importance of the Arab countries' participation therein.The discussion took place in a meeting between UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch
They are also said to have reviewed the latest developments in the Arab region and exchanged views over a number of regional and international issues of common interest
Tunisia rescues 48 illegal migrants at sea
Tunisian coastguards have rescued 48 illegal migrants trying to reach Europe from neighboring Libya in a makeshift boat.The migrants —15 from Mali, 15 Syrians and four Egyptians — were intercepted and rescued off Zarzis when their boat broke down
The rescued migrants were taken to El Ketef port before being transferred to International Organization for Migration premises
Iran won’t enrich uranium beyond 60% if talks fail, says official
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran director Mohammad Eslami said the enrichment levels were related to the needs of the country.The 2015 nuclear deal offered Iran relief from sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear program
It was derailed in 2018 when the US unilaterally withdrew under then president Donald Trump
Tear gas fired on anti-coup rallies in Sudan
Sudan anti-coup protesters faced tear gas at a democracy rally while General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan defended October's military takeover.Safety forces dispersed the thousands of protesters with truncheons and firing tear gas canisters
Activists condemns sexual assaults throughout these protests, with the UN stating that at least 13 women and girls were raped
Iranian envoys get Saudi visas for diplomatic posts
Saudi Arabia has granted visas to Iranian diplomats as part of a routine procedure for representatives of a member state...Three diplomates from Iran receives Saudi visa for OIC posts in Jeddah
Iran and Saudi Arabia held several rounds of talks since April to improve diplomatic relationships
Residents in frustration and unease over Libya poll delay
The poll was meant to take place just over a year after a landmark east-west ceasefire. The delay will be...Libya’s electoral board has suggested pushing the vote back by a month to January 24
However, given political animosity between different stakeholders, agreeing a new date may not be easy
Arab League chief urges cooperation to achieve successful Libya elections
Aboul Ghaith pointed to the dangerous juncture that Libya is going through, and said that everyone should join hands and...In a statement, Aboul Gheit urged the concerned parties to adopt dialogue as the only means to resolve the dispute
Gheit stressed on the importance of a national consensus on the legal and procedural rules for the elections
UAE, Canada discuss cooperation for women’s empowerment
During the meeting, the Canadian ambassador was briefed about the initiatives launched by the UAE to strengthen women's rights.The meeting discussed the UAE's experience in empowering women since the country was established and the key role women played to support the country
Grossman emphasized Canada’s keenness to boost cooperation in women’s empowerment and take advantage of the country’s experience in Gender balance
Dutch police arrest man over Saudi embassy shooting
The 40-year-old suspect was detained in Zoetermeer, 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the Hague, about eight hours after the shooting...The 40-year-old suspect was detained in Zoetermeer, 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the Hague, about eight hours after the shooting at 6am (0500 GMT)
The incident comes a day after a bomb blast struck a World War I commemoration attended by foreign diplomats in the Saudi city of Jeddah
