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Turkey dumping UK plastic waste: Report
LONDON: Approved COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the Indian variant (B.1.617.2), a study by scientists at Oxford University has found. “It looks like the Indian variant will be susceptible to ... -
COVID-19 vaccines work against Indian variant: Study
LONDON: Pressure is mounting on US President Joe Biden from left-wing Democrats in Congress to change his administration’s stance on Israel. Criticism of Tel Aviv has increased in recent days ... -
Yemeni minister condemns Houthi attack on market south of Hodeidah
TEHRAN: Iranian newspapers voiced concern on Sunday about the potential turnout for next month’s presidential poll, a day after candidate registration ended with several heavyweights joining the race. The reformist press ... -
Gaza pummelled by fresh Israeli strikes, more than 200 dead in a week
TEHRAN: Iranian newspapers voiced concern on Sunday about the potential turnout for next month’s presidential poll, a day after candidate registration ended with several heavyweights joining the race. The reformist press ... -
Singapore to shut schools as coronavirus cases rise
ROME: Thousands of people gathered over the weekend in squares in Italy’s main cities and elsewhere in the country to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. Thousands gathered in Piazza ... -
Pro-Palestinian protests held throughout Italy
KABUL: For generations, the pelts of newborn karakul lambs were one of Afghanistan’s major export items, sought after at home and abroad to produce the iconic caps worn by rulers, ... -
Israel strikes house of Hamas political chief in Gaza Strip
As Palestinians observe ‘Nakba’ worldwide, Israeli forces go on rampage in Gaza GAZA CITY/LONDON/NEW YORK: Palestinians on Saturday marked the anniversary of the Nakba, the “catastrophe” when more than 700,000 ... -
Philippines starts barring travelers from Oman, UAE as COVID-19 safety precaution
As Palestinians observe ‘Nakba’ worldwide, Israeli forces go on rampage in Gaza GAZA CITY/LONDON/NEW YORK: Palestinians on Saturday marked the anniversary of the Nakba, the “catastrophe” when more than 700,000 ... -
UK court clears Iranian asylum seeker of smuggling
GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization issued a grim warning on Friday that the second year of Covid-19 was set to be “far more deadly,” as Japan extended a state ... -
Taiwan raises alert level after coronavirus cases surge
GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization issued a grim warning on Friday that the second year of Covid-19 was set to be “far more deadly,” as Japan extended a state ... -
Iran’s judiciary chief declares candidacy for presidential election
JERUSALEM: The number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank has risen to seven. The Israeli army said one was killed after attempting to stab a soldier. Palestinian health officials confirmed ... -
Arab world expresses solidarity with Palestine amidst Israel bombardment
JERUSALEM: Early Friday, just after midnight, the Israeli military put out an ominous statement to the media: “IDF air and ground troops are currently attacking in the Gaza Strip.”The terse ... -
Germany slams ‘anti-Semitic’ demos and Hamas ‘terrorist attacks’
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip: Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, suspended nonessential ... -
12 killed in mosque blast near Afghan capital, shattering cease-fire calm: police
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip: Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, suspended nonessential ... -
Israel targets Gaza tunnels, Palestinian rocket attacks persist
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army clarified early Friday that its troops had not entered the Gaza Strip as it had earlier stated, blaming an “internal communication” problem for the confusion. Just ... -
Jerusalem conflict stokes fears of civil war in Israel
JERUSALEM: The Israeli army clarified early Friday that its troops had not entered the Gaza Strip as it had earlier stated, blaming an “internal communication” problem for the confusion. Just ... -
Afghan president says Pakistan will not support return of Taliban
Experts warned on Wednesday that the lack of recognition and inclusion in the US Census continues to undermine the strength of the Arab American community. Because the demographics of their ... -
Muslims around the world mark Eid al Fitr
Experts warned on Wednesday that the lack of recognition and inclusion in the US Census continues to undermine the strength of the Arab American community. Because the demographics of their ... -
Yemen’s President says Houthis reacted with violence to peace efforts
JERUSALEM: The last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan are always special. In Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque they are unique — and charged. On May 10, Israeli police, firing ... -
UN Security Council urges immediate cease-fire in Yemen
JERUSALEM: The last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan are always special. In Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque they are unique — and charged. On May 10, Israeli police, firing ...
