The French initiative is not enough
Visits by foreign dignitaries, special envoys, ambassadors visits, have so far failed to score a breakthrough in the political impasse that gripped the country in the midst of a severe … Read More
Yemenis in embattled city of Marib gear up for Eid
Markets in Yemen’s embattled Marib city are bustling with people gearing up for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Palestinians stone Israeli car, which crashes, as Jerusalem seethes
On a busy street outside Jerusalem’s walled Old City on Monday, a group of Palestinians pelted an Israeli car with rocks in a moment of violence captured on CCTV video.
Lebanese pound up after BDL announcement
The Lebanese pound rose against the dollar Monday, trading at LL12,350 on the black market, after BDL said it was looking into a way through which depositors could have access … Read More
Iran confirms talks with Saudi Arabia, promises best efforts
Iran confirmed publicly for the first time on Monday that it is in talks with its regional arch rival Saudi Arabia, saying it would do what it could to resolve … Read More
Clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque as Israel marks capture of Jerusalem
Palestinian protesters threw rocks and Israeli police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets in clashes outside the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Monday as Israel marked the anniversary of its … Read More
Protests erupt in Iraqi city after killing of activist
Protesters set fire to trailers belonging to Iran’s consulate in Karbala on Sunday amid widespread anger over the killing of a prominent activist in the Iraqi city.
List of military candidates stirs unease over Iran vote
A string of military figures on the list of Iranian presidential hopefuls is stirring unease over a possible militarisation of the Islamic republic’s politics.
Fire erupts at Kuwait’s largest oil field; two injured
A fire erupted Monday at Kuwait’s largest oil field, injuring two workers, the country’s state-run news agency reported.
Taliban declare Eid holiday ceasefire as Afghan violence soars
The Taliban on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire for this week’s Eid al-Fitr holiday, following a sharp spike in violence as Washington goes about withdrawing its remaining troops from Afghanistan.