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Chariot makes gas discovery offshore Morocco
The London-listed oil and gas company announced starting exploratory drilling operations at the Anchois-2 well in late December ...
Christmas tree caused Philadelphia fire that killed 12, authorities say
PHILADELPHIA — A Christmas tree fire caused the blaze that killed 12 relatives in a Philadelphia row home, investigators confirmed Tuesday as they identified victims and announced preliminary findings, but stopped short of officially saying a
Fleeting choices, circumstances doomed 17 in Bronx fire
NEW YORK — It started as just another January morning, the damp chill prompting a family on the third floor of a drafty Bronx apartment tower to run a space heater for extra warmth, as residents had done countless times before. In the moment, that
Justice Department to create unit focused on domestic terrorism
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism, the department’s top national security official told lawmakers Tuesday as he described an “elevated” threat from violent extremists in the United
Will the Ukraine Standoff Affect the Iran Nuclear Talks?
Some Western policymakers seem to believe that Russia can be helpful on Iran even as it threatens to attack Ukraine, but they’re missing the bigger picture. Although Russia has always played a key role in multilateral nuclear negotiations with Iran, its recent
US Military Significantly Reduced Global Airstrikes in 2021
The U.S. military conducted about half as many airstrikes in 2021 as it did in 2020, a change that defense analysts say is due at least in part to the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Biden administration's emphasis on diplomacy over military force.
Extreme cold grips Northeast U.S., forcing some schools to close
BOSTON — A mass of arctic air swept into the Northeast on Tuesday, bringing bone-chilling subzero temperatures and closing schools across the region for the second time in less than a week. High temperatures were not expected to make it out of the
Fed is prepared to raise interest rates, warning inflation poses a threat to job market
WASHINGTON — Warning that high inflation could make it harder to restore the job market to full health, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the Fed will raise interest rates faster than it now plans if needed to stem surging
UN raps Tunisia over arrest of ex-justice minister
The United Nations has expressed concern about human rights abuses in Tunisia and demanded that a former justice minister held in a clampdown on the Ennahdha party be either charged or freed. Noureddine Bhiri, a member of parliament and deputy chairman of
Sacked belly-dancing teacher sparks Egypt debate over women's rights
Aya Yousef was sacked and divorced after she was filmed moving to music at a work social event. ...
Saudi Arabia Chairs Two Meetings of Arab Ministers and Countries Participating in 'Int'l Mining Conference'
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, Jan 11, 2022, SPA -- The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Abdullah Alkhorayef has inaugurated the 8th consultative meeting of Arab ... ...
U. of Maryland begins new course on Arab-Israeli conflict, aims to give voice to Israeli students
The focus of the course
Hooba Design Group wraps Tehran office building in a brick-clad
Architecture studio Hooba Design Group has completed a brick-clad office building in Tehran, Iran, with a scooped-out central void to bring natural light deep into the building.. ...
Qatari activist Noof resurfaces on social media
Noof al-Maadeed posted videos from an unknown location and on a new Twitter account, giving assurances she was safe and well.. ...
Yemen pro-government troops seize full control of oil-rich Shabwa
Taking Shabwa would enable government forces to cut major supply lines for the Houthis, who have been attacking the key city of Marib.. ...
Poland: Verdict in prosecution of women who put up posters of Virgin Mary with rainbow ...
Ahead of the prosecutor’s appeal tomorrow against the
Kuwait to build a new airport in the northern area
The construction of a new airport is in line with studies and proposals in the fourth structural plan for Kuwait, Kuwaiti news agency KUNA reported.. ...
UN rights office reacts to arbitrary detention of Tunisian MP El-Beheiry
The UN Human Rights Office on Tuesday said it is concerned about a member of parliament who is the deputy head of the Ennahda party in Tunisia and another unidentified person detained after they were kept in an unknown place for hours. UN Human Rights Office
Rise of US dollar shakes Lebanese food and fuel security
BEIRUT: The Lebanese pound reached 33,000 to the US dollar on Lebanon’s black market on Monday. Protesters blocked roads in response to the news, which were quickly reopened by the Lebanese Armed Forces, with further demonstrations expected in the days ahead,
Coalition announces operation to liberate Yemen on all fronts after winning battle for Shabwa
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen announced an operation to liberate the country from the Houthi militia on Tuesday. Coalition spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki made the announcement during a visit to the province of Shabwa after it was
After liberating Shabwa province, government forces seize control of new areas in Marib
AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s government troops on Tuesday pushed into the Houthi-controlled areas south of the central city of Marib for the first time in months, local officials and media reports said. The government’s Giants Brigade, backed by the Coalition to
Immersive course teaches students Arabic with a Saudi flavor
RIYADH: Learning Arabic can be quite tricky, with many dialects to learn, but a new immersive language program in Riyadh seems to offer a solution. The Arabius program is currently teaching Saudi-dialect Arabic courses to students from the US, UK, Austria,
Lebanese, Egyptian PMs discuss energy, trade
CAIRO: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and his Egyptian counterpart Mostafa Madbouly discussed the transfer of
Abbas enters his 17th year in power amid criticism and uncertainty
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas will this week enter his 17th year in office, although he was elected by popular vote in January 2005 for only one four-year term. This was extended indefinitely in 2009 by the central committee of the Palestine Liberation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomes South Korea's new UAE envoy
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai took part in a reception for Lee Seok-gu on Tuesday ...
Iheanacho strikes as Nigeria beats lethargic Egypt in AFCON
Kelechi Iheanacho scored as Nigeria put a troubled build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon behind them on Tuesday to beat disappointing Egypt 1-0 in Garoua. The Leicester City forward struck after 30 minutes to take the Super Eagles to the top of the
Lebanese judge issues travel ban against central bank chief amid financial probe
A Lebanese prosecutor has issued a travel ban against Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, who is among the top Lebanese officials widely blamed for an unprecedented financial crisis in Lebanon. Judge Ghada Aoun on Tuesday issued the travel ban against Salameh,
Islamic Jihad warns Israel against tempting ‘regional war’
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement strongly warns the Israeli regime and illegal settlers against keeping up their provocations in the holy occupied city of al-Quds. “Any attack on al-Quds will trigger a regional war,” Al-Quds Al-Arabi, a
Saudi Coalition, Yemeni Allies Capture Energy-Rich Shabwa Province From Houthis
In Yemen, the Saudi-led coalition and its Yemeni allies have captured all of the country's energy-rich Shabwa province. The development deals a blow to pro-Iranian Houthi rebels who control the country's capital, Sanaa, and much of the north of the
Qatar, Saudi Arabia withdraw WTO legal disputes amid regional reconciliation
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have halted a legal dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over a case of
Bahrain: Airport runway consultancy
Provision of consultancy services, feasibility study, airport runway, Bahrain, Bahrain Airport Company ...
Abbas discusses Palestinian developments with Egyptian president
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the Palestinian political developments as
Why United Arab Emirates is relaxing laws on sex, marriage, liquor, vapes and more
The UAE is overhauling laws on an array of business, cultural and social norms. On paper, it makes the emirate one of the region's most progressive countries, but critics say the reality is complex. (Image credit: Kamran Jebreili/AP) ...
GCC consumers are more upbeat about future economic situation
Marietta Daily Journal | 2022-01-11, 18:49
Jan. 11—GCC consumers have become more
World Bank forecasts faster GDP growth for UAE in 2022, higher than Central Bank's projection
Marietta Daily Journal | 2022-01-11, 18:49
Jan. 11—The UAE's economic growth will accelerate this year compared to 2021, growing at 4.6per cent in 2022 against 2.6per cent in 2021. The UAE will benefit from higher oil prices and a strong rebound in the non-oil sector, World ...
Travel ban on unvaccinated UAE citizens: Covid jab eases flight procedures, say Emiratis
Marietta Daily Journal | 2022-01-11, 18:49
Jan. 11—UAE nationals have spoken out
Canadian publication calls for destruction of Israel
Commenting on Canadian Arabic-language newspaper’s call
Algeria to participate in 16th Turkish-Arab Cooperation Forum in Istanbul
ALGIERS-Algeria will participate in the 16th Turkish-Arab Cooperation Forum scheduled for 25-28 January 2022 in Istanbul (Turkey), announced the National Agency for the Promotion of Foreign Trade (ALGEX). This forum, in which a number of Arab ambassadors and
Federation of Arab News Agencies Commences Conference 48th in Riyadh
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, January 11, 2022, SPA -- The 48th Conference of the General Assembly of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), hosted by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), ... ...
Jordan: Onshore regasification unit
Construction of an onshore regasification unit (ORU) and leasing of a floating storage unit (FSU) as part of an LNG terminal development project ...
Arab Gulf states reduce focus on politics to concentrate on oil, economy
RIYADH – Arab Gulf countries have begun to completely shift their strategy on foreign policy, with a declining focus on political issues and the centre of attention turning to their economic interests. To this end, Gulf states have been attempting to expand
Mansour Abbas Is Leading a Sea Change for Israel’s Arabs
Opinion Deputy Knesset Speaker and Ra’am Party leader Mansour Abbas. April 16, 2019. Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90. JNS.org – Just a few weeks ago, Knesset member Mansour Abbas—the head of Israel’s Ra’am Party—said it’s time for his countrymen
Yemeni army claims military gains in Marib
The Yemeni army, on Tuesday, claimed military gains in the central province of Marib, amid fighting with Houthi
Israel arrests 16 Palestinians while razing Bedouin village
Occupation forces arrested 16 civilians, including a minor, from the village of Al-Atrash in the Negev desert, including
Saudi Arabia: discontented citizens 'contemplate Iran-style revolution'
Repression and fear are preventing Saudi Arabia's traditional power brokers from trying to unseat Crown Prince
Just 12 cheetahs remain in the wild in Iran
READ Iran�space launch fails to put payloads into orbit, official says ...
NY Police Arrest Suspect Behind Brutal Antisemitic Attack on Brooklyn Man Who Wore IDF Sweatshirt
Suleiman Othman, 27, was captured on CCTV after he assaulted two Jewish men in Brooklyn. Photo: NYPD Crime Stoppers Police in New York have arrested a 27-year-old Staten Island man in connection with an ugly antisemitic assault on on two Jewish men at the end
Syrian Arab Republic: United Nations cross-border operations under UNSC resolutions (As of 31 December 2021) [EN/AR/TR]
UN Security Council Resolutions 2165/2191/2258/2332/2393/2449/2504/2533/2585 Through the adoption of resolution 2165 (2014),and its subsequent renewals 2191
Saudi employees in private sector hit all-time high
Cairo: The number of Saudis working in the private sector reached 1.9 million last year, marking the highest in the country’s history amid a vigorous drive to create more jobs to citizens, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources disclosed. Saudi
Tunisian NGO calls for protection of journalists
A Tunisian NGO on Tuesday called for the protection of journalists after President Kais Saied accused the media of targeting a planned online referendum this year. The referendum will be officially launched in mid-January
US man gets a genetically modified pig heart in a world-first transplant
Doctors said the patient, 57, is awake and recovering after the surgery ...
Video: Abu Dhabi residents risk lives by running across main roads
Abu Dhabi Police dealt with almost 8,000 cases of jaywalking last year, a major drop from 2019 when about 50,000 people were fined for the same offence. Police caught 7,873 people crossing the capital's road at non-designated
Abu Dhabi parents polled over extending private school remote learning until end of month
Thousands of parents of Abu Dhabi private school pupils are being asked to have their say over the prospect of continuing remote learning until the end of the month. The Department of Education and Knowledge issued a questionnaire on Monday to gauge opinion
Tunisian press syndicate says state TV bars political parties
Tunisian state television has barred all political parties from entering its buildings or taking part in talk shows in a serious setback for press freedoms, the country’s press syndicate has said. Mehdi Jlassi, the syndicate head, told the Reuters news agency
Israel’s national library sees Arabic site traffic boom
Dodge City Daily Globe | 2022-01-11, 16:06
Ilan Ben Zion ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM – Israel’s national library says the number of visitors to its Arabic website more than doubled last year, driven by a growing collection of digitized materials and an aggressive outreach campaign to the Arab
Kuwait: Man gets 5 years in jail for killing Asian guard
Dubai: A Kuwaiti man has been sentenced to five years in prison for beating his family’s Asian guard to death, local media reported. According to media reports, the young man
Cancer-stricken Palestinian prisoner’s condition ‘similar to clinical death’
A well-known Palestinian prisoner’s health condition has deteriorated, amid deliberate Israeli negligence of his situation, to a status that is “similar to clinical death,” a report says. “The health condition of cancer-stricken prisoner Nasser Abu Hamid is
UK subsidiary of Israeli arms firm Elbit forced to shut its Oldham factory
A UK subsidiary of the Israeli arms company, Elbit Systems, has been forced to sell a factory in Oldham Town following sustained pro-Palestine protests. Elbit Systems UK announced on Monday that it had sold the Power and Control Business of its subsidiary
Kuwait gets 5 years in jail for killing Asian guard
Dubai: A Kuwaiti man has been sentenced to five years in prison for beating his family’s Asian guard to death, local media reported. According to media reports, the young man
West Bank, Gaza Struggling With Omicron Surge
Palestinians wait at the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip, Aug. 12, 2020. Photo: Reuters / Mohammed Salem. i24 News – Gaza’s Health Ministry warned this week that the highly-contagious omicron Covid variant is spreading
UNHCR - Syria Fact Sheet (January 2021)
The decade-long crisis in Syria continues to affect millions of lives. Humanitarian needs and
Ex-Israel PMs Netanyahu, Olmert refuse to settle defamation case
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Olmert yesterday refused a settlement offer by a court in a
Lebanon: currency continues to plunge against US$
The Lebanese lira is continuing its downward trend against the US dollar, local media have reported. The
Lebanon’s PM to Hezbollah: ‘For God’s sake, have mercy’
Crises-hit Lebanon has started this year with a tough first week. This Tuesday, the exchange rate hit another all-time low with 30,000 Lebanese pounds worth just $1 on the black market. Officially, the pound is pegged to the dollar, but the fixed rate has
Palestinians rally in support of prisoners held by Israel
Palestinians organised several rallies in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with Palestinian
Saudi Arabia mocked for using Iraq war footage as 'evidence' of Houthi missiles
Saudi Arabia has been ridiculed on social media after it emerged that the spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition in
Dubai Expo: Season pass tickets now available at cheaper price
Abu Dhabi: Expo 2020 Dubai has announced a ‘Season Pass Finale’, priced at 195 Dirhams, which will grant holders unlimited entries for the last three months. The pass is valid for entries to Expo 2020 Dubai till March 31, 2022. Visitors aged between 18
Iran’s foreign minister in Qatar for talks after visiting Oman
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s foreign minister has held high-level talks in Qatar after a visit to Oman, countries that have a history of trying to mediate between Iran and the United States on their 2015 nuclear deal. Hossein Amirabdollahian landed in Doha in the
Daily Emergency Needs Tracking weekly bulletin: 3 January-9 January 2022 Covering the needs of newly-arrived IDPs
The aim of the Emergency Needs Tracking (ENT) System is to track the key priority needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northwest Syria, as well as identifying communities with
Dubai announces new law to preserve rights of people with special needs
DUBAI: A new law has been introduced in Dubai to ensure the inclusivity of people with special needs in different fields and sectors in the emirate.
In Egypt, 2 die as truck slides off ferry, plunges into Nile
CAIRO: At least two people died and eight were still missing Tuesday after a small truck they were riding in slid off a ferry and plunged into the
Iranian poet’s custody death ‘emblematic of dire situation’ for Tehran’s critics: HRW
LONDON: The death of a jailed writer and poet who criticized the Iranian regime is “emblematic” of the way it treats its critics, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday. Baktash Abtin, 47, died in hospital over the weekend after being jailed by Iran in September
Sultan of Oman marks second anniversary of accession to power
DUBAI: Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq gave a speech on Tuesday on the second anniversary of his accession to power, Al Arabiya TV reported.
Ras Al Khaimah offers Kazakh tourists support as violence escalated in home country
DUBAI: For days, Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city has been rocked by violent protests that have led to the death of 164 people. The unrest’s repercussions have been far-reaching, affecting citizens that found themselves unable to return home. One such example
Turkish journalist Rojhat Doğru sentenced to life in prison - CPJ
Istanbul, January 10, 2022 – Turkish authorities should not contest journalist Rojhat Doğru’s appeal, and should cease sentencing members of the press to lengthy jail terms for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On January 6, the
Green planning for a hydrogen economy
More than a dozen regional governments are now supporting their energy transition with both renewable energy targets and efforts to kick-start their country’s hydrogen economy ...
Middle East quickens booster shot drive
Regional governments are ramping up vaccination as omicron causes a regional spike in cases ...
Iraq says arrests 62 Syrian ‘infiltrators’
Iraq said Tuesday it had arrested dozens of Syrians after crossing into the country from its next-door neighbor. In a statement, the
YPG/PKK terrorists detain over 50 protesters in Syria
The terrorist organization YPG/PKK has detained in Syria's northeastern province of Raqqa over 50 civilians who were protesting against the rising cost of living, according to information retrieved
Syria: protests against sharp rise in electricity prices
Dozens of residents of Azaz and Marea in northern Aleppo protested on Monday against the sharp rise in the
Israel's apartheid should have consequences for the colonial state
While Palestinians have been calling out Israeli apartheid for years, it was the non-governmental organisation
Egyptian state institute starts youth ICT training with Arab African International Bank
Egypt's Information Technology Institute (ITI) at the
The secret behind Oman's culture of tolerance
Despite being home to various religious sects and tribes, Oman boasts an international reputation of being an ideal model of coexistence and harmony. The Gulf nation is not only at peace with itself, but also enjoys peaceful relations with countries in and
The national army is Iraq's remaining hope
Reviving the Iraqi Army will be the most important test after the formation of the new government.. ...
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis: End the economic blockade
As the Western world emerges from a holiday season made less
The Soldiers Came Home Sick. The Government Denied It Was Responsible.
U.S. service members and veterans have long insisted that the military’s garbage-disposal fires in war zones made them ill. Why were their claims stonewalled for so long?. ...
Russia keeps Iran waiting on advanced weapons
When Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits Russia this month he is expected to seek a deal for the purchase of sophisticated weapons to counter potential Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.. ...
