Wed, 2022-01-05 22:11 LONDON: In November 1914, Sheikh Khazaal, the last ruler of the autonomous Arab state of Arabistan, could have been forgiven for thinking the troubles of his people were over. Oil had been discovered on his lands, promising … read more
Wed, 2022-01-05 20:28 NEW YORK: The UN said on Wednesday that it is “following with concern” reports that a UAE-flagged cargo ship had been seized by the Houthi militia. “While the circumstances around the incident remain unclear, we are following … read more
Wed, 2022-01-05 20:22 BAGHDAD: Bases used by the US-led coalition fighting the Daesh group came under fire Wednesday in Iraq and Syria but without causing any casualties, officials said, the latest of several attacks. Attacks targeting installations hosting coalition forces have … read more
Author: Tue, 2022-01-04 23:36 TUNIS: Detained Tunisian ex-justice minister Noureddine Bhiri of the Islamist-inspired Ennahda party, who is refusing food or medication after his transfer to hospital, is suspected of “terrorism,” the interior minister said Monday. Bhiri, deputy president of Ennahda … read more
Author: Tue, 2022-01-04 22:56 JERUSALEM: Israel said it will admit foreigners with presumed COVID-19 immunity from countries deemed medium-risk next week, partially reversing a ban imposed in late November in response to the fast-spreading omicron variant. The change suggests Prime Minister … read more