Syria regime detains Russian military leader and journalist
During the past two months, Oleg Blokhin has been attempting to travel to Russia to cover the Ukraine war and his detention was seemingly a precautionary measure to control his movements.
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Sydney Festival halts foreign govt funding after boycott
The 2022 edition of the Sydney Festival was rocked by scandal over funding from the Israeli embassy for a dance production.
30 Palestinian detainees continue hunger strike for 3rd day
"The hunger strike was launched to demand the end of the Israeli administrative detention policy, and to draw attention to the 780 Palestinian administrative detainees held under this system currently," a spokesperson for Addameer told The New Arab.
The threat of Hindu nationalist groups in the US
As millions of Muslims in India face the threat of genocide under Modi’s government, Dina Sayedahmed and Hamzah Khan warn about the dangerous impact of affiliated Hindu nationalist groups on minorities in New Jersey, US.
Lebanese paedophile priest defrocked by Vatican
Mansour Labaki is believed to have sexually abused more than 50 individuals.
Spanish court orders Shakira to stand trial in tax fraud case
A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of fraudulently failing to pay 14 million euros in tax, filings showed Tuesday. Prosecutors in Barcelona said in July they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against the
Moroccan teachers launch strike amid trial of colleagues
Tensions between contractual teachers and the government began in 2016 when the Moroccan state decided to establish a new hiring system in Moroccan public schools, known as "the contractual system."
Morocco purchases 150 unmanned drones from Israel: report
Israel has supplied Morocco with more drones just two years after a controversial normalisation agreement.
Tunisia's Saied to limit 'luxury items' amid crisis
For weeks now, Tunisia's shops and supermarkets have been facing a severe shortage of goods, from dairy to bottled water, as the cash-strapped country grapples with a mounting economic crisis.
Saudi NEOM's tech unit rebrands as ‘Tonomus’, invests $1 bln in 2022 in AI
NEOM Tech & Digital Company – the first company to be established as a full-fledged subsidiary of NEOM; Saudi Arabia’s flagship business and tourism development on the Red Sea – has rebranded as ‘Tonomus’, the company announced on Tuesday, as it works to integrate artificial
Egypt records second 'monekypox' case: Health ministry
A second case of the monkeypox virus has been detected, attributed to an Arab national, according to the Egyptian health ministry.
Exporting Hindutva: Leicester unrest ignites sectarian fears
Recent unrest in Leicester has sparked renewed fears of the right-wing ideology Hindutva thriving within some elements of Britain. Without proper governmental oversight or acknowledgement of the growing problem, sectarian tensions will only rise.
Australia: Greek-Egyptian woman becomes Supreme Court judge
Dina Yehia has been an avid defender of Indigenous rights over the course of her decades-long career
UAE to ease Covid restrictions with relax of mask wearing
The UAE is set to ease its Covid-19 restrictions in the coming days putting an end to mandatory mask-wearing in public spaces, except for medical facilities, mosques and public transportation.
Sudan impasse: Will the army really step away from politics?
In-depth: Sudan's army chief General Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan has announced the military's decision to withdraw from politics. But as protests wane and the country sinks deeper into economic turmoil, many are questioning his real agenda.
Mahsa Amini: Women in north Syria protest over brutal death
Women in Kurdish-controlled northern Syria gathered in large numbers to protest against the brutal death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish Iranian who was arrested by so-called morality police in Tehran and later died
Lebanese MPs to convene to elect new president, though no consensus on candidate
With Michel Aoun's six-year term ending on October 31, politicians warn of even greater institutional deadlock if a replacement isn't found, given that Lebanon has been without a fully functioning government for months
100,000 sign Amnesty's petition to end Saudi travel bans
Saudi Arabia is known for imposing travel bans on dissidents that often follow lengthy jail sentences. These include the cases of Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to a decade in prison followed by another ten-year travel ban.
Lebanon speaker calls for session to elect new president
Lebanon's speaker Nabih Berri called Tuesday for parliament to meet this week to elect a president to replace Michel Aoun whose term expires at the end of October. "Berri called for a session to be held at 11:00 am (8:00 GMT) on Thursday September 29, 2022 in order to elect a
In wealthy Dubai, poor get free bread from machines
With the cost of living surging, free hot bread distribution for the poor has been introduced in Dubai, a rich Gulf emirate where millionaires rub shoulders with hard-working migrants. The city of skyscrapers soaring above the desert, which imports almost all of its food, has
Russia's Prigozhin finally admits link to Wagner group
After years of denying his association with the notorious Wagner group - a Russian paramilitary organisation - businessman and close ally of Vladimir Putin Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted he founded the group in 2014.
Italy election: Netanyahu's son Yair congratulates Meloni
Giorgia Meloni proudly touts her roots as a militant in the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement, or MSI, which was formed in the aftermath of the Second World War alongside remnants of Mussolini’s fascist supporters.
Lebanon set to hold session to elect new president
Lebanon's parliament, formed in May, is preparing to elect the nation's next president with the parliament speaker set to call for a session on Thursday.
Algeria minister in Morocco in first after diplonatic freeze
Algeria's justice minister will visit rival state Morocco on Tuesday to hand an official invite to the Arab Summit in November
Algeria minister in Morocco in first after diplomatic freeze
Algeria's justice minister will visit rival state Morocco on Tuesday to hand an official invite to the Arab Summit in November
King Charles III coins to soon enter circulation in UK, official coin maker says
Coins featuring the portrait of Britain’s King Charles III will soon enter circulation in the United Kingdom, making him the nation’s first King on British coins since 1952, the country’s official coin maker said on Monday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News
UK minister 'pushed for Saudi takeover' of Newcastle United
Documents reveal that Lord Gerry Grimstone, the UK’s minister for investment, liaised between the Premier League, the UK government and Saudi authorities to smooth over the takeover in 2020.
Syria: Cholera death toll rises amid devastating outbreak
At least 29 people have been killed due to a cholera outbreak in several regions of Syria. The outbreak has been described by the UN as the worst in the war-torn country for many years.
Saudi Arabia’s post-pandemic tourism recovery outpaces rest of G20: Report
Saudi Arabia topped the list of G20 countries for tourism arrivals in July during a busy summer spell of travel to the country, with figures showing more than double the number of visitors traveling to the Kingdom year-on-year, a meeting of the United Nation’s World Tourism
UK Truss thanks MbS for role in release of British detainees
New UK PM Liz Truss thanked the crown prince of Saudi Arabia for his help securing the release of five Britons captured by pro-Russian forces in Ukraine.
Two Kurdish militants open fire on Turkish police, kill themselves
Two women affiliated with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) fired on police guarding a hotel for security officers, killing one, before detonating suicide bombs
Turkey: Police officers wounded by bomb explosion in Mersin
Two police officers were wounded when a bomb exploded near a police station in the southern Turkish province of Mersin, authorities and local media reported on Monday.
Saudi Arabia launches ‘Nusuk’ platform to facilitate holy experience for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a new platform that aims to facilitate the holy experience for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca and Medina.The new unified governmental platform Nusuk was launched on Monday and comes in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030
What's behind migrants in US sent to 'sanctuary' sites
Migrants fleeing violence and poverty in Venezuela are being sent on buses and planes by Republican governors to "sanctuary" destinations across the US. These trips will likely continue as the US midterm elections approach.
Mahsa Amini: Berlin urges Tehran to halt violent crackdown
Germany has urged Iran to halt its violent crackdown on protesters, who have taken to the streets following the brutal death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
Japan: World leaders gather for Shinzo Abe's funeral
Leaders from around the world have arrived in Tokyo to pay tribute to the country's longest-serving PM Shinzo Abe - a divisive figure who received both celebration and criticism at his state funeral.
Saudi Arabia to unveil one of the world’s largest man-made reefs in new marine center
Saudi Arabia is set open a giant new immersive marine life center which will be home to one of the largest man-made reefs and enable visitors to walk underwater, snorkel with rare species and dive the depths of the Red Sea in a submarine.The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC)
UK’s Truss thanks Saudi Crown Prince for his prisoner release efforts
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss thanked Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a phone call on Monday for the role he played in the release of 10 foreign prisoners last week as part of a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)
NASA’s DART mission hits asteroid in first-ever planetary defense test
After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully slammed in to an asteroid on Monday in what was humanity’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space.Designed to
UAE schools, malls, to lift mask mandate under relaxed COVID-19 rules
Pupils and teachers at schools across the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to wear face masks as part of an overhaul of the country’s COVID-19 safety protocols.The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced on Monday as part of a
Iran steps up activist, journalist arrests in protest crackdown
Iran is stepping up arrests of activists and journalists in a crackdown against civil society as anti-regime protests rage nationwide, activists say. Twenty journalists have been imprisoned since the protests erupted earlier this month over the death of Mahsa Amini, 22, who had
Fires surge in Brazil's Amazon for worst month in decade
Destruction of Brazil's rainforest often picks up in election years, when loggers race law enforcement and the possible shifts in conservation policy.
OPEC+ seeking calm in oil markets says Iraq oil minister
"We have entered a challenging period," said Ihsan Abdul Jabbar.
UAE to help Germany reduce dependence on Russian gas
Qatar is also reportedly close to supplying the European country with natural gas amid the Ukraine war.
Cyprus seeks UN help to stem asylum-seeker 'avalanche'
Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, but the buffer zone which divides the island between Greek and Turkish Cypriots is not considered an EU external border.
Turkey files protest with Greece, US in islands row
Ankara on Monday summoned the Greek ambassador and protested to Washington after accusing Greece of deploying US armoured vehicles on two Aegean islands near the Turkish coast. Greece branded the move as "completely unfounded and incompatible with international law", and
China gifts World Cup giant pandas to Qatar
China announced Monday that it will give Qatar two giant pandas to mark the World Cup being held in the Gulf state. China's ambassador to Doha, Zhou Jian, said that "Suhail" and "Soraya" would arrive in Qatar in October, ahead of the 32-nation tournament that starts November
Mahsa Amini’s death ‘broke camel’s back’, fueled rage against Iran regime: Analysis
Mahsa Amini’s death was the spark that lit the angry fire of Iranians who have had enough of an oppressive regime that has failed to provide them with the basic means of a dignified life.Analysts told Al Arabiya English that Amini’s death struck a raw nerve with the public and
Are Turkish drones complicating disputes in Central Asia?
Kyrgyzstan’s use of Turkish drones in a border dispute with Tajikistan leaves Turkey in a tight spot on how to balance its ties in Central Asia, a region where it has long sought to expand its influence.