Over Coronavirus, Dubai Expo 2020 recommends postponing a year
The pandemic has grounded flights by Dubai's long-haul carrier Emirates, jeopardized global tourism and caused further panic in a real-estate market.
Local organizers recommended Monday...
A private Israeli jet flies over Sudan for first time
In what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called another example of warming ties with formally hostile states, an Israeli aircraft has flown through Sudanese airspace...
Israel-Palestine peace process 'kidnapped by religious zealots'
The current violent conflict between Palestinians and Israelis makes one reminisce about better days — when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Foreign Minister Shimon Peres...
Pakistan fighter jet crashes in capital killing the pilot
During a rehearsal for a national day military parade, a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet crashed in Islamabad Wednesday, killing the pilot, officials said.
Footage on...
Online learning attempts amid battles and power cuts in Syria
Like in much of the world, people seeking education in Syria are taking classes online after the country's various regions sent pupils home hoping...
Lowest monthly death toll in 9 years in Syria
Marking the lowest monthly non-combatant death toll since the start of the conflict in 2011, the war in Syria killed 103 civilians in March,...
Britain's Saudi policy risks ethical and practical failure
The Government should clarify its muddled approach to a country that has been an important British ally despite its domestic record.
When the late Robin...
Algeria Hirak’s anniversary
Algeria's president has declared Feb. 22 a special holiday to honor the protest movement that ousted the country's long-time leader last year.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune...
Iraqis take public health into their own hands.
Iraq, which relies on oil revenues for more than 90 percent of its state budget, is also facing the lowest crude prices in more...
Extended state of emergency amid Coronavirus crisis in Palestine
In response to the Coronavirus crisis, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has extended to June 5 a state of emergency declared in areas under his...
