Hamas armed wing says fired ‘large rocket barrage’ at Tel Aviv
Rocket sirens blared in Tel Aviv for the first time in months, with an AFP correspondent reported hearing at least...Geostrategy
Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognize Palestinian state
The announcement is the second diplomatic blow this week after the International Criminal Court prosecutor said he would seek arrest...Geostrategy
Sisi talks tough with Ethiopia, warns Egypt’s water share is a ‘red line’
Egypt fears that plans to fill the Grand Renaissance Dam will allow Ethiopia to control the flow...Global economy to grow fastest in 40 years in 2021: Report
Advanced economies, especially the US, drive forecast upgrade as they are expected to grow by 5% in 2021UAE, Hungary sign agreement to boost economic cooperation, investment protection
The pact aims at securing a comprehensive balance between rights and obligations between investors and the host countryLebanese economy in a fix as PM-designate Hariri steps down
Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down Thursday, saying he was unable to form a government, nine months after accepting...Shelling by Syrian regime forces kills 9 civilians in idlib: monitor
3 children among the deceased, according to Syrian Observatory for Human RightsTurkey offers to secure Afghan airport after US, NATO forces
Ankara is seeking "financial, political and logistical support" from the US and the NATO to carry out the fraught task...UAE opens embassy in Tel Aviv in latest normalization move
The UAE opened an embassy in Israel on Wednesday in Tel Aviv's new stock exchange building as part of the...Relatives of Lebanon blast victims clash with police during protest
Relatives of Lebanon blast victims clashed with police during protest in the run up to the anniversary of Lebanon blast...Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets are increasingly opting for cheaper renewable technology.Egypt law approves dismissal of anti-govt public workers
Egypt's parliament on Monday authorised the dismissal of public workers listed as government opponents and "terrorists", lawmakers said.