12 pro-regime fighters killed in Israeli strike near Syria’s Aleppo: NGO
The Syrian Ministry of Defence said in a statement that "after midnight... the Israeli enemy launched an air attack from...Geostrategy
Israel troops push into central Rafah
In central Gaza, the Israeli army said it was "intensifying operations" and had carried out air strikes that "eliminated several...Geostrategy
Lebanon buries victims of fuel tank blast
The explosion on Sunday in the Akkar region scorched crowds clamoring for petrol that the army was distributing in light...The kin of victims criticized the political leadership of the country.
Nearly 80 people were injured in the blast, many with burns that further overwhelmed hospitals struggling to function without electricity.
‘Complete stop’: New Turkish wall confronts fleeing Afghans
A concrete wall, topped with barbed wire and surrounded by trenches, is being erected along Turkey's border with IranA concrete wall, topped with barbed wire and surrounded by trenches, is being erected along Turkey's border with Iran
Official data shows 120,000 Afghan refugees in Turkey, and up to 300,000 undocumented Afghan migrants
UAE hosting Afghan ex-president ‘on humanitarian grounds’
Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday as the Taliban closed in on Kabul, before the insurgents walked into the Afghan capital...Ghani fled Afghanistan on Sunday as the Taliban closed in on Kabul, before the insurgents walked into the Afghan capital unopposed
In a Facebook post, Ghani said the "Taliban have won" and that he fled to avoid a "flood of bloodshed".
Iran, Turkey anticipate refugee crisis as Taliban takes over Kabul
Both already host large refugee populations — 3.6 million Syrians in Turkey and 3.5 million Afghans in IranBoth already host large refugee populations — 3.6 million Syrians in Turkey and 3.5 million Afghans in Iran
Both countries are battling the coronavirus pandemic and facing economic difficulties.
Japan to assist Egyptian institutions in technical education
Egypt has joined hands with Japan to promote technical education in schools and universities, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.The prime minister said there were a number of specialist technical universities being rolled out around Egypt and that three had already been established
Japan’s KOSEN system accepts students from the age of 15 and provides education based on practical training for a period of five years
Most forest fires under control: Algerian authorities
Algeria is Africa’s biggest country by surface area, and although much of the interior is desert, the north has over...More than 74 fires had been extinguished in the past 24 hours, a spokesman for Civil Protection Authority said.
The government has blamed arsonists and a blistering heatwave for the dozens of blazes, but experts criticize authorities for failing to prepare for the annual phenomenon.
UAE, Iraq moot bilateral business council
Iraq and the UAE already conduct trade that was worth around $15 billion in 2019.Abu Dhabi Chamber Chairman Abdullah Mohammed Al Mazrouei and Iraqi Ambassador discussed the setting up of this council
Abu Dhabi Chamber Director-General Mohamed Helal Al Mheiri also attended the meeting
Taliban declare ‘war is over’ in Afghanistan
Taliban on Sunday took control of capital Kabul as Afghan forces, trained for years and equipped by the US and...Kabul airport was flooded by hundreds of people desperate to leave the country and scuffles broke out after departures were halted.
Taliban have said they don't want to live in isolation and call for international peace.
Covid-19: Abu Dhabi issues new travel norms for green countries
From Sunday, vaccinated travelers arriving into Abu Dhabi from green list destinations will have to take a PCR test on...Effective from Aug. 20, only vaccinated persons will be allowed to enter public places.
The persons with a new residency permit have a grace period of 60 days to be vaccinated.
No survivors in Turkey fire-fighting plane crash
The air tragedy came just as Turkey was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires that killed eight people and destroyed...The air tragedy came just as Turkey was gaining control over hundreds of wildfires that killed eight people and destroyed swathes of forest along the scenic southern coast
Scientists believe such natural disasters are becoming more intense and frequent because of global warming caused by polluting emissions
