Khartoum-Ethiopia’s government communication affairs office Minister, Getachew Reda, has said that his country’s government was impaired by the war in Yemen, adding that it will work for peace in the region by using its influence with both sides of the conflict. Reda told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper i
New York-The World Food Program, one of the United Nations agencies, launched on Thursday the Arabic Version of an app to feed Syrian refugee children during the Holy month of Ramadan. Smartphone users in the Arab world can help provide food to Syrian refugees in Lebanon by just a click on the Share
Online European subscribers to video streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Video and Sky will enjoy access the services when visiting other countries within the European Union under proposals approved by member states on Thursday. EU executive, the European Commission (EC), presented the law last
Abortion has always been legal in the United States, since 1973; however a wave of restricting rules and regulations has made it much more complicated in many states, according to reproductive rights advocates. For instance, a recent study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans are almost e
Most famous and much-loved by children, Winnie-the-Pooh, turns 90 this year coming with a new adventure in which he meets someone else celebrating the very same birthday, her majesty, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth. “Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday” sees the popular bear from A.A
Turkey’s goodwill ambassador to the UN cultural agency UNESCO resigned on Thursday, accusing it of hypocrisy in overlooking the damage of major big parts of a heritage site throughout clashes between the Turkish army and militants in his country’s mainly Kurdish southeast. The city of Di
London-Palestinian Islamic Jihad Spokesman Daoud Shihab rejected what Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper has published regarding Iran’s plan to fund the movement on an annual basis; however, he later contradicted his statements by asserting that “Tehran’s support” is not an offense. Shihab said in statements
Continuous battles in Yemen have managed to clear out Al Qaeda militants from the enclave it carved out in the country as it descended into ferocious civil war; however, the militants are still entrenched in other parts of the country’s south, reaping profits from smuggled fuel. The offensive
Attacks on medical facilities in conflicts over the past two years have killed nearly 1,000 people worldwide, the World Health Organization said in a report Thursday. The report stressed that such attacks represent an utter violation of humanitarian norms. The report highlighted an alarming disrespe
Dammam- President and CEO of Saudi Arabian Oil Company Aramco Amin Nasser revealed intentions on increasing production at the Shaybah oil field. Production is expected to reach over a million barrels per day (bpd). Shaybah is a major crude oil production site in Saudi Arabia. Highlighting the gradua
U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that global leaders are “rattled” by Donald Trump and have good reason to feel that way, blasting the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for demonstrating ignorance about world affairs. “They are rattled by it — and for good reason
Jeddah-Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Bantan held a meeting with Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi on Wednesday in Jeddah, informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. The meeting resulted in a preliminary agreement regarding airlines, transportation, visas a
Riyadh- U.N. Special Envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said that the Yemeni peace talks are anticipating a solution just right around the corner. Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper was able to procure information from political sources informed with the matter that international parties, along with som
Beirut – Army of Islam and al-Rahman Legion reached a reconciliation agreement to end the fighting between them in Damascus’ Eastern Ghouta suburbs. The ceasefire was agreed upon by the two groups after a series of negotiations held in Doha sponsored by Qatar. The Syrian opposition said that s
U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has fired his national political director after six weeks on the job, campaign sources said on Wednesday. Political director Rick Wiley was part of the crew brought on by Paul Manafort to make Donald Trump legit and establishment-friendly. There ha
Cairo – While a European military official announced European Union’s readiness to train Libyan Forces in naval military missions, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi conditioned Italian military interference in Libya with Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj filing an
London-As the Iranian Baharestan area, located at the heart of Tehran, prepares for the new parliament resuming authority next Saturday, current – soon-to-end term- chairman of the Parliament Ali Larijani confessed to the intensifying disputes and political crisis ripping through the decision-making
The Islamic Development Bank has given its initial agreement to provide $3 billion in easy loans and grants to cash-strapped Iraq after a similar measure was announced by the International Monetary Fund this month. The Islamic bank’s loan is aimed at helping Iraq cope with a sharp decline in oil rev
Jeddah-Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud confirmed that he was keen on science and scientists; explaining that he believes they are the basis of progress and development and through them the Kingdom could reach the level of developed countries. Upon arrival of the C
Dubai-Ten Yemeni journalists held by Houthis have gone on hunger strike to protest the conditions in which they are being held, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday. “We are very concerned about the detention of journalists in Yemen and we appeal to their abductors to release them uncon
