BEIRUT: Lebanon’s municipal elections set for May could be postponed for a second time following a series of parliamentary delays, leaving local administrations and services paralyzed. The elections were initially postponed for 12 months because they coincided with the 2022 … read more
WASHINGTON: The US military conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria late on Saturday and captured a Daesh operative and two of his associates, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Wednesday. “The capture of Hudayfah al … read more
Sanaa: An exchange of nearly 900 prisoners from Yemen’s civil war will start on Friday, one day later than previously announced, a government official said on Wednesday. No reason was given for the delay to the three-day exchange, in which … read more
ATHENS: Greece said Tuesday it would welcome expanded cooperation with Turkiye after both countries hold elections next month ‒ including on energy issues that have been at the heart of decades-old disputes. “Greece is always looking for ways to have … read more
CAIRO: Egypt’s foreign minister has underlined the need to adopt a comprehensive approach to address the roots of terrorism and extremism. At a meeting with the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Tuesday, Sameh Shoukry explained the … read more