Russia and Syria in 'disgraceful' use of incendiary arms
Syrian and Russian warplanes have repeatedly used incendiary weapons in "disgraceful" attacks on civilians in northern Syria, Human Rights Watch charged Tuesday.
The rights group...
US confirms Iran tested nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Iran tested a medium-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon, in 'clear violation' of UN ban
The United States has confirmed that Iran tested...
UAE star striker reaches new milestone in career
UAE star striker Omar Abdulrahman has reached another milestone in his career, this time in the virtual world with his picture emblazoned across the...
Zaha Hadid, architect famed for futuristic curves, dies aged 65
Zaha Hadid, the world's most famous female architect who attracted plaudits for works of sweeping curves and controversy for huge cost overruns, died on...
Iraq parliament approves cabinet overhaul
Iraq's parliament approved the appointment of Jabar Ali al-Luaibi, former head of the main state oil firm, as oil minister in a cabinet overhaul...
Egypt president: ISIS jet claim is 'propaganda'
Egypt's president has dismissed claims that a Russian passenger jet was downed by a branch of Islamic State as propaganda, after the airline said...
2.5% tax on unused urban land
In a landmark decision to address the growing housing shortage and to make homes more affordable, the Council of Ministers on Monday approved a...
Assad accuses West of backing 'terrorist' groups in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad renewed his accusation that Western states including France are supporting "terrorist" groups in his country's conflict, at a meeting on...
Obama urges Arab world to set up inclusive governments
US President Barack Obama urged Arab countries on Monday to establish inclusive governments to ensure security in a region rocked by turmoil.
"When governments truly...
Qatar names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
Qatar’s emir on Wednesday ordered a cabinet reshuffle in which he named a new foreign minister, according to state news agency QNA.
Foreign minister Khalid...
