Ramallah – Palestinian officials expressed their anger against comments recently made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres in his interview with Israel radio in New York, on Jerusalem. “It’s clear as the son is clear that the Temple, which was demolished by the Romans, is a
Bahrain – The U.S. Navy announced on Sunday that it will participate in joint war games in the Arabian Gulf, the first since President Donald Trump entered the White House on January 20. The exercise called “Unified Trident” will involve the British Royal Navy flagship HMS Ocean and Type 45 destroye
Most Probably, Russian President Vladimir Putin is jealous and anxious. He spent years working on stealing the limelight and enhancing his country’s image. Putin annexed Crimea, shook Ukraine’s stability, intervened militarily and salvaged Assad’s regime. He also made media appearances and seemed a
Ankara- It is too early to speak about the retreat of ISIS terrorists from the northern Syrian city of al-Bab as they are still active in the city, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik said on Sunday. On Saturday, Turkish media reported, citing military sources, that ISIS militants started to leave t
No sooner than U.S. President Donald Trump announced the Muslim Ban order and chaos was everywhere with legal actions and international criticism. The ban of citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the U.S is technically a suspension since it is temporary. The truth is that you can’t defend
When Slaven Bilic confirmed that Dimitri Payet had expressed his desire to leave West Ham, the club’s fans were understandably devastated. Despite a drop off in form and an increasingly questionable attitude, the France international was still their most creative threat by far in the first half of t
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia outlined a roadmap on increasing the contribution of the industrial sector to the gross domestic product (GDP). The kingdom in 2015 began implementing the strategy notably, realizing a 10 percent growth in manufacturers. Saudi Arabia directs serious and relentless effort
Aden- Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has issued a presidential decree to transfer the headquarters of the parliament to the temporary capital Aden, south of Yemen, a move seen as a political slap in the face of Houthi-Saleh militias. Hadi’s decision came as the military role that Houthis pla
Berlin- German diplomats have warned of the human rights violations, seeing in extreme cases executions, across Libya’s refugee camps. German daily “Welt am Sonntag” reported on Sunday that the diplomats at the Niger Capital, Niamey, have testified to the cruel human rights abuse inflicted on refuge
Dubai – The United Arab Emirates will offer Russian visitors visas on arrival in the country after Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has approved a cabinet decree on granting citizens of the Russian Federation an entry visa at all entry points
Riyadh – Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of the General Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, received on Sunday a joint economic delegation from the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia. “This visit will enhance and develop relations in the f
Beirut, Ankara-The creation of “Hai’at Tahrir al-Sham” alliance that includes hardliners and other factions in north Syria threatens the Russian-Turkish truce agreement in the country, amid information about efforts to hold meetings in the north to take a decision on the ceasefire, which excludes bo
Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he carried out an essential step to enhance U.S.-Russian relations and to assure his allies of the importance of NATO, through a phone call with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The positive call was a significant start to improv
Beirut – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Aleppo’s battle has changed the balance of power in the war-torn country, “constituting a new start for the dialogue and negotiation path in order to reach a political solution.” In his first TV appearance to France and the Francophone world, through
Six people were killed and eight injured when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec City mosque during Sunday night prayers, a shooting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned and called a “terrorist attack on Muslims”. Police spokeswoman Christine Coulombe told journalists that t
Moscow- The peace talks held in Astana ended with results which differed according to the views of participating and organizing parties. However, the Syrians’ long awaited ceasefire that puts an end to their suffering was not reached. Therefore, it seems that the required changes in the Syrian scene
Cologne, Germany – The Government of Cologne is currently discussing a proposal submitted by the Documentation Centre and Museum of Migration (DOMID) to establish a special museum that highlights the different phases of migration. This museum will connect the shores of the Rhine River. It is a
President Trump’s slash-and-burn actions in his first week have been dramatic, but dangerously lacking in a consensus of support, even within his own administration. The risks were evident in the collapse of a planned meeting with Mexico’s president and in Trump’s embrace of torture tactics rejected
Addis Ababa – African Union leaders gathering in Ethiopia to attend the 28th AU Summit will have their say Monday on Morocco’s reentry to the continental bloc. Well-informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Morocco’s King Mohammed VI met on Sunday with 44 African heads of state, as well a
Washington- Dozens of armed al-Qaeda members in addition to civilians and a U.S. soldier were killed during an attack launched by the U.S. elite forces in Yemen on Saturday night, in the first military operation authorized by President Donald Trump after assuming power last Jan. 20. The U.S. militar
