Ankara- Events are unfolding on the political and economic isolation of Qatar by a number of Arab countries escalated. In an effort to mediate for resolving the diplomatic crisis Qatar is suffering, Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held talks on Wednesday with UAE Vice President Sheikh
Erbil– Iraq’s Kurdistan region will hold a popular referendum in September to decide on its independence and the establishment of a Kurdish State, a plan that will be most likely opposed by the government in Baghdad. Following a meeting Wednesday in Erbil, chaired by President Masoud Barzani in the
Ankara – Coincidence led archeologists to discover an ancient underground city, with 52 chambers, in Turkey’s central Kayseri province. The new city was reached after shepherds and local residents informed authorities about a cave in the area of Gesi, which has seen excavation works by a
Beirut – The Beirut International Awards Festival (BIAF) unveiled the program for its eighth year, which will be dedicated to late PM “Rafic al-Hariri.” BIAF will take place in Beirut on the 8th and 9th of July; the two days event will honor over 20 renowned figures who had outstanding achieve
Khartoum- The World Bank has granted Sudan $5 million to enhance financial policies through a new project in different Sudanese governorates. The grant aims at achieving transparency and reduce financial corruption in five governorates selected for the implementation of the project. Following the co
Beirut- Allies of Syrian regime head Bashar al-Assad and Iran on Wednesday released vociferous statements, threatening to target US military bases in Syria. The anger comes following an attack staged by US forces against pro-regime fighters near the Tanf border crossing in southeastern Syria. The st
Cairo, London- As Cairo’s busy street markets and shops fill up with colorful lanterns for Ramadan, one Egyptian family is working to preserve the tradition of handmade lantern-making. From their small Cairo workshop, Hussein Sayed and his two children make hundreds of traditional steel lanter
Jeddah- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has received a telephone call from US Secretary of Defense James Mattis, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation on Wednesday, they discussed the current situation and lat
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister rejected an accusation by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that Saudi Arabia was behind twin attacks in Tehran on Wednesday that killed at least 12 people. Speaking in Berlin, Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said he condemned terrorist attacks wherever they occur, but
In a small street corner restaurant situated between Asharq Al-Awsat’s old office building and The British Museum in central London, I met her. She is a waitress who is infatuated with national politics. This single mother of Irish descent rarely misses a demonstration called for by the Labour Party
Berlin- Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir reaffirmed on Wednesday that the boycott by three GCC states against Qatar is a punitive step in an effort to stop its support for extremism. Speaking in a Berlin joint press conference with German FM Sigmar Gabriel, the top diplomat also said e
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to promote and protect human rights and its continued cooperation with international human rights measures, in particular, the universal periodic review mechanism, special procedures and international treaties, said the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The White House and US intelligence community on Wednesday said they backed making permanent a law that allows for the collection of digital communications of foreigners overseas and that pass through US phone or internet providers, escalating a fight in Congress over privacy and security. “We
Warsaw – This four-bedroom manor, with a French-inspired design inside and out, is in the suburb of Lomianki northwest of Warsaw, just outside Kampinos National Park, a forest recognized by Unesco as a biosphere reserve. The house, which encompasses around 7,500 square feet, was completed in 2
São Paulo – This four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath house is in Cidade Jardim, an upscale neighborhood that borders the Pinheiros River and is about five miles southwest of the financial district of São Paulo, Brazil’s most populous city. The two-level, 4,954-square-foot house, situated behind
London – Despite Saturday night’s showpiece in Cardiff, the season is not quite over yet. A round of internationals can be found tagged on almost apologetically next weekend, with England involved in a World Cup qualifier against Scotland in Glasgow on Saturday before a friendly in France take
Riyadh- The General Customs Department in Saudi Arabia implemented the government’s decision to cut relations with Qatar and ordered the closure of land, sea and air transportation and the prohibition of transit in Saudi territory. Advisor and Official Spokesperson of the General Customs Autho
London – Next season, assuming Liverpool can negotiate the play-off round, there will be five English clubs in the Champions League. That is a large number, though it does not necessarily follow that a greater representation will lead to a better chance of English success. Premier League sides
A Myanmar army aircraft with more than 100 people on board went missing Wednesday on a flight from southern Myanmar to the city of Yangon, the military and civil aviation officials said. Gen. Myat Min Oo said the Chinese-made Y-8 turboprop aircraft left the coastal town of Myeik at 1:06 p.m (0636 GM
Riyadh – Qatari debts have entered the era of “high cost of borrowing” and the stage of attracting premium price resulting from the political risk of Saudi Arabia severing ties with Qatar, according to financial analysts. Qatar’s credit margins moved between 15 and 25 points compared to
