Middle East

Syria’s Assad says reelection empowers him to defeat enemies

Syria’s Assad says reelection empowers him to defeat enemies

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad vowed to defeat his enemies no matter how many battles he faces,…
WHO seeks Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence

WHO seeks Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence

The World Health Organization called on Friday for access to patients in the Gaza strip and free passage to evacuate…
Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul

Erdogan inaugurates major new mosque in heart of Istanbul

President Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated an imposing new mosque in Istanbul on Friday, fulfilling a decades-old goal and stamping a religious…
UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire

UAE and Israel press ahead with ties after Gaza cease-fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s top diplomat to the United Arab Emirates attended a ceremony in Dubai on…
WHO calls for Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence

WHO calls for Gaza patient access, evacuations after violence

The World Health Organization called on Friday for access to patients in the Gaza strip and the possibility to be…
Philippines halts deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia

Philippines halts deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia

The Philippines has suspended the deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia after it received reports that their employers and recruiters…
Qatar strengthens heat stress protection for workers

Qatar strengthens heat stress protection for workers

Qatar has introduced tougher measures to protect laborers from heat stress as the Gulf Arab state’s human rights record comes…
Syria’s Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide

Syria’s Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad was re-elected in a landslide, officials said Thursday, ushering in a fourth…
Rwanda: Macron admits French responsibility in genocide

Rwanda: Macron admits French responsibility in genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted French responsibility in the Rwandan genocide, during a visit to the Rwandan capital Kigali on Thursday. “Standing here…
Tensions rise in Baghdad after arrest of militia commander

Tensions rise in Baghdad after arrest of militia commander

BAGHDAD (AP) — Tensions mounted in Iraq’s capital on Wednesday after the arrest of a militia commander on terrorism charges,…
Back to top button