- Middle East
Israel places case of Palestinian Prisoner Ahmed Manasra’s under terrorism law
The Early Release Committee of the Israeli occupation prisons administration designated the case of Jerusalemite prisoner Ahmed Manasra – who was arrested in 2015 at the age of 13 – as a…
- Middle East
Kuwaiti government launches extensive campaign against LGBT flag
Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched an extensive campaign against the slogans of LGBT ( lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) in the markets, known as the six-color flag. In a …
- Middle East
Jordan intends to buy water from Israel
Amman: Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation, Muhammad Al-Najjar, announced that his country’s government intends to purchase quantities of water from Israel, to compensate for the water shortage that Jordan is going…
- Middle East
Kuwait announces dissolution of National Assembly, calls for general elections
Kuwait: The Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and the holding of parliamentary elections, against the backdrop of a crisis of…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: 15 items banned for pilgrims when travelling for Haj
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday announced that 15 items are prohibited for pilgrims to carry when traveling by plane to perform Haj. In its statement, the Ministry of Haj…
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Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda ends hunger strike on 111th day; to be released on June 26
Palestinian prisoner Khalil Awawda, who has been on hunger strike for 111 days will be released on Sunday, June 26. According to Palestinian Information Center (PIC), the wife of prisoner Khalil Awawda confirmed on…
- India
62-yr-old Indian bags over Rs 7 crore in in Dubai Duty Free draw
A 62-year-old Oman-based Indian man has won the grand prize of one million dollars (Rs 7,83,34,350) in Dubai Duty Free draw on Wednesday, June 22. The winner of the draw John Varghese won…
- Middle East
27-year-old Palestinian stabbed to death by Israeli settler
A 27-year-old Palestinian man was killed on Tuesday after being stabbed with a knife by a settler east of Salfit, in the northern occupied West Bank. The Ministry of Health stated that…
- Middle East
First batch of Haj pilgrims from Gaza arrive in Makkah
The first batch of Haj pilgrims from the Gaza Strip arrived at Jeddah International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, amid great satisfaction with the facilities provided by the Egyptian and…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia: Temperatures expected to rise to 43°C during Haj season
Riyadh: The forecasts for this year’s Haj season predict very hot weather, with temperatures expected to reach 43.2 degrees Celsius in Makkah and Madinah. The National Center of Meteorology revealed, through its official…
- Middle East
Haj 2022: Emirates to operate special flights from India, 11 countries
With the significant demand for air travel during Haj, Emirates Airlines, the leading airline in Dubai, is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way…
- Middle East
Saudia Airlines offers new baggage transport service for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah, Saudia is offering a new luggage service for its Haj customers travelling on international flights, collecting luggage from their hotel or other…
- India
PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE on June 28
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 28, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Schloss Elmau,…
- Middle East
More than 6.4 million Palestinian refugees live in camps: Report
Jerusalem: More than 6.4 million Palestinian refugees are registered in the records of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the camps. This came in a report…
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Palestinians condemn Israeli decision to hold wine festival in Beersheba Mosque
Palestinians have denounced the Israeli-controlled Beersheba Municipality’s decision to hold an Iraeli wine festival in the Great Mosque of Beersheba, Israel. The festival, which will be launched under the title wine festival,…
