Doug Lansford 
Damascus: A fresh Israeli missile attack targetted the outskirts of the Syrian capital of Damascus, triggering a response from the Syrian air defence system, the media reported. The Syrian army said on Thursday in a statement that the “Israeli enemy” carried out an aerial attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, targetting … Read more
RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority have signed an agreement to foster cooperation between the IMCTC and various Arab, Islamic and international organizations. The deal was signed by Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, secretary-general of the IMCTC, and Jalal bin Mohammed Al-Owaisi, president of the Saudi Red … Read more
BEIRUT: With its economy still in tatters, its government in a state of paralysis, and fears that the war raging in Gaza between Israel and Hamas could soon spill over its borders, Lebanon’s woes have only deepened in 2023. Economic collapse With some 80 percent of Lebanon’s citizens now living in poverty, the country has … Read more
London: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the Indian community at a Diwali reception, in London, United Kingdom. (PTI Photo) Hyderabad: AIMIM legislator Ahmed Bin Abdullah Balala has appealed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take steps for evacuation of 70 Indians stranded in war-torn Sudan. In a letter to the Union Minister, he … Read more
RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen’s Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) issued a statement regarding several allegations, on Wednesday. The first allegation is that the Coalition Forces targeted a school and a medical center in Al-Mukram village in Kamaran directorate of Al-Hodeidah governorate on March 26, 2022. The Office of the United … Read more
GENEVA: The United Nations on Thursday said the human rights situation in the occupied West Bank was rapidly deteriorating and urged Israel to “end unlawful killings” against the Palestinian population.A report released Thursday demanded an immediate end to the use of military weapons and means during law enforcement operations, an end to arbitrary detention and … Read more
Dubai: The inaugural edition of the Hatta Festival has stirred a wave of anticipation and excitement among visitors of different age groups and interests, who are being drawn to a unique variety of creative and artistic workshops. Spanning from workshops teaching ceramic and canvas painting, face painting, pottery painting, colourful sand art, and coffee art, … Read more
JEDDAH, RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently organized an immersive expedition to AlUla for the ambassadors of accredited countries to the Kingdom and their families. The trip offered an enlightening escapade into the rich historical and archaeological wonders nestled within AlUla. Led by Abdulmajeed Al-Samary, the undersecretary of protocol at the ministry, the … Read more
2023 Year in review: A time of tumult, tragedies and transition in the Middle East IRBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan: The Middle East and North Africa region has witnessed another tumultuous year, marked by events ranging from the worst earthquake of the century to the bloodiest chapter yet of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. At the same time, however, … Read more
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday held telephonic conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and spoke about the importance of finalizing Sweden’s North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) accession. In a post shared on X, US Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, “@SecBlinken spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister @HakanFidan about the … Read more
