US, UK air strikes hit several sites in Yemen
The British defence ministry said in a statement that its planes launched strikes in "a joint operation with US forces...Geostrategy
Gaza civil defense says new Israel strike kills 21 in West Rafah camp
Israel launched its controversial assault on Rafah earlier this month, dismissing concerns for the safety of the 1.4 million Palestinian...Geostrategy
Between the Holocaust and Israel: the Jews jailed on Cyprus
Between August 1946 and February 1949, more than 52,000 Jews taken off 39 boats were detained in a dozen camps...Between August 1946 and February 1949, more than 52,000 Jews taken off 39 boats were detained in a dozen camps in Cyprus
The British wanted the cramped camps to be a "deterrent" aimed at "breaking the power of the 'Hebrew resistance movement' in Palestine"
US announces extra $165 mln in Yemen aid
Yemen's conflict flared in 2014 when Iran-backed Huthi rebels seized the capital SanaaYemen's conflict flared in 2014 when Iran-backed Huthi rebels seized the capital Sanaa
The fighting has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and left some 80 percent of Yemenis dependent on aid
Raisi tells Macron nuclear talks must guarantee Tehran’s ‘rights’
It was the ultraconservative Raisi's first reported call with a Western leader since taking office last weekIt was the ultraconservative Raisi's first reported call with a Western leader since taking office last week
Both Raisi and Macron also stressed the need to strengthen bilateral relations, the statements said
Pact signed to measure Abu Dhabi workers’ quality of life
The aim of the cooperation is to activate the role of DCD and SCAD within a set of future programs...The agreement will help policymakers, decision-makers to support labor force in Emirati capital.
Need felt for collection of accurate statistics and data related to work environments and workers’ quality of life.
Iran helps Syria build power plant in Latakia
The new plant is expected to help bring back energy to those in Syria who lost access to it over...Iran-based Mapna Group has been tasked with implementing the project
Iranian experts are aiding in this construction in an effort to assist the war-torn country in rebuilding itself
Climate crisis the next great threat for Iraq
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil...Water shortages are killing animals and saline water has destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil spills and industrial chemicals
4 children killed in Syria regime shelling: monitor
Regime forces have stepped up shelling since June despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.Artillery fire hit a residential area in militia-dominated bastion of Idlib.
Regime forces have stepped up shelling since June despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.
Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU
Talks have been happening since April in Vienna to find a way to bring both sides back into full complianceTalks have been happening since April in Vienna to find a way to bring both sides back into full compliance
The last round took place on June 20 with no date set for when they would continue. The EU chairs the meetings
Ships violating seafarers’ rights can’t enter UAE waters
The country launches 'Supporting Our Blue Army' initiative that will seafarers overcome the challenges arising out of the pandemic, travel...Launch of ‘Supporting Our Blue Army’ initiative to protect rights of seafarers with ship owners and companies.
Expected to have global impact, it will also help seafarers overcome the challenges arising out of the pandemic, travel restrictions.
Hezbollah chief vows ‘proportionate’ response to any Israel air strike
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described the air strikes this week as a 'very dangerous development'Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described the air strikes this week as a 'very dangerous development'
Israel carried out its first air raids on Lebanese soil in years on Thursday, prompting Hezbollah to fire rockets back at the Jewish state the following day
