US forces destroy Houthi surface-to-air missile: CENTCOM
The Iran-backed Houthis, who control much of war-torn Yemen, have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea since November in...Geostrategy
Leftist Galloway wins MP seat in UK amid anti-Semitism allegations
London, UK- Controversial left-wing firebrand George Galloway was elected to the UK parliament on Friday after tapping into anger over the...Geostrategy Politics
Khartoum says agrees with protesters on resumption of S.Sudan oil exports
Khartoum earns revenue for its impoverished economy from the South's oil exports, and the deal came hours after senior government...Bashayer is the main terminal, close to Port Sudan, from which landlocked South Sudan's oil supplies are shipped to global markets.
Oil Minister Gadein Ali Obeid had warned Saturday of "an extremely grave situation" with two pipelines blocked by the protesters.
UAE and Iraq discuss ways to boost parliamentary cooperation
The two sides suggested the creation of a joint parliamentary friendship committee to realize the aspirations of the two countries...Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of Federal National Council, and Muhammad Al-Halbousi, Speaker of Iraq's House of Representatives also discuss need for coordinating stances.
They underscored the need for serving Arab and Islamic issues and rallying support at international parliamentary forums.
‘Ancestor’ of Mediterranean mosaics discovered in Turkey
The mosaic was discovered in the remains of a 15th century BC Hittie temple, 700 years before the oldest known...The temple where the mosaic is located was dedicated to Teshub, the storm god worshipped by the Hittites.
Nearly 3,000 years after their disappearance, the Hittites continue to inhabit Turkish imagination.
Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied
Protesters waving the Tunisian flag gathered Sunday outside the municipal theatre in TunisProtesters waving the Tunisian flag gathered Sunday outside the municipal theatre in Tunis
The president made his power grab on July 25 after months of political stalemate and in the midst of the Covid pandemic
Sharjah to showcase its FDI potential at Dubai Expo 2020
Invest in Sharjah has confirmed participation at the world’s biggest fair and announced it will host discussions and specialized activities...Sectors that will be promoted include culture and tourism, mobility and logistics, health and wellbeing and Greentech.
Emirate's investor-friendly climate is reflected in six free zones and the integrated business and licensing services, said Invest in Sharjah.
4 Palestinians killed during Israeli raids in occupied West Bank
Jerusalem: An Israeli operation to dismantle a Hamas cell in the West Bank sparked fierce gun battles at multiple locations...Hamas confirmed its fighters had clashed with Israeli forces near Jerusalem and Jenin.
Islamic Jihad issued a statement identifying Osama Soboh as one of its "martyrs" who died in Burqin.
Special forces of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Greece conclude military exercises
Special security forces of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Greece and Egypt have completed joint drills in the Greek capital, Athens.The drills are part of a program to enhance military cooperation between friendly countries
The training plan was conducted by the Royal Saudi Land Forces to maintain a high level of performance, training and combat efficiency
Cutting fossil fuel use key to environmental protection: IMF
The 'right prices' must fully reflect both supply costs and environmental costs, especially carbon emissions and local air pollution, said...Global fossil fuel subsidies amount to around $6 trillion in 2020, which is 6.8 percent of global GDP.
Emissions would fall by one-third if prices increase to fully reflect environmental and supply costs by 2025, IMF said.
Merkel prepares to leave the stage
Assuming she stays on to hand over power, Merkel will tie or exceed Helmut Kohl's longevity record for a post-war...Merkel will pass the baton as the first German chancellor to step down entirely by choice, with a whole generation of voters never knowing another person at the top.
His Social Democratic opponent, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, has actively -- and perhaps successfully -- sold himself as the real continuity candidate.
Saudi site Dawqara shows signs of civilization during the late Roman period
DUBAI: Dawqara, a place in Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders region, has shown signs of civilization during the late Roman period....One of the most important artifacts of the site in Dawqara is a square palace built from volcanic stones.
Some stone tools have also been found at the site located in the Northern Borders region.
