US destroys drones, missiles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
Houthi television channel Al-Massirah meanwhile said there were air strikes in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and elsewhere in the country...Geostrategy
Hamas says Israel wants ‘endless’ truce negotiations
Hamas had told mediators it "cannot agree to a deal that doesn't that does not secure... a permanent ceasefire and...Geostrategy
Iraq’s Sadr must work with pro-Iran groups to choose PM
Firebrand cleric Moqtada Sadr may be Iraq's big election winner but he will still have to haggle with his opponents,...The political maverick had initially vowed to boycott the polls but then sent his movement into the race
The Fatah (Conquest) Alliance, Hashed's political wing, lost more than half of its 48 deputies
EU envoy on nuclear talks meets Iran deputy minister
The talks came a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of "other options" if diplomacy failed.The 2015 nuclear deal gave Iran sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear activities
But it has been on life support since 2018, when then US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled out
Qatar distributes much-needed aid in besieged Gaza
Qatari support is considered a crucial lifeline for impoverished Palestinians living in Gaza, which has been under Israeli blockade since...The $100 handouts would be provided to 95,000 needy families through the UN, said Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi.
The UN's special coordinator for the Middle East peace process said the distribution would continue "throughout this week".
Beirut rocked as violence hits port blast rally
Heavy fire rang out as ambulances rushed the wounded through the deserted streets, a few blocks from the Palace of...According to Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi, at least six people were killed, all of them by gunfire.
The Court of Cassation earlier turned down a lawsuit filed by two ex-ministers demanding Bitar's replacement.
Jordan to get $11m from US to stem water loss
The Water Authority of Jordan has signed an agreement with USAID in this regard in the third phase of a...The deal is aimed at reducing water loss in Maan Governorate in southern Jordan
The agreement is the third phase of a five-year $152-million Fixed Amount Reimbursement Agreement
UAE, Senegal to set up joint business council
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Expo 2020 Dubai in the presence of President Macky Sall of...For the UAE, the MoU signatory was Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry
For the African country, it was Aba Traore and Elimane LAM on behalf of the Consortium of Employer’s Unions of Senegal
Africa needs to revamp transportation for economic development: DP World CEO
Africa offers significant potential for investment and economic partnerships that can create mutual benefits for UAE businesses and their African...Africa offers significant potential for investment and economic partnerships, Sultan Bin Sulayem said at Global Business Forum Africa.
Dubai keen to transfer its experience to help develop business in Africa, Bin Sulayem said.
DMT issues a new Code of Practice for marina operations
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced a new Code of Practice (CoP) encompassing the primary Health, Safety...The new code will push the emirate's ambition to become one of the top five global maritime centers by 2030.
The code stipulates mandatory attestation of Marina Berth Leasing Contracts by DMT no later than six months or at the time of the next contract renewal.
Embattled Facebook releases new curbs on harassment
The company has faced a storm of criticism since an ex-worker at the company alleged Facebook put profits before the...The tech giant its range of banned "attacks" on public figures to include a range of sexual or degrading images of their bodies.
Facebook also added journalists and human rights defenders to the list of people considered public figures because of their work.
US rules out normalizing relations with Syria’s Assad
Meeting with his Israeli and UAE counterparts, Blinken said that President Joe Biden's administration's policy on Syria was largely focused...Meeting with his Israeli and UAE counterparts, Blinken said that President Joe Biden's administration's policy on Syria was largely focused on humanitarian relief
A US law known as the Caesar Act came into force last year that punishes any companies that work with Assad
