‘Trump is gone in 70 days but we’ll remain here forever’: Javad Zarif
Zarif’s message to his neighbours came a day after a media report said the US was planning a “flood” of…
Year: 2020
Top 10 Moments When Trump Lost 2020 Election
Top 10 turns of destiny that set up Joseph Robinette Biden’s overtime victory and which made Donald John Trump to…
Abiy Ahmed fires top officials as conflict in Tigray region escalates
Abiy Ahmed Ethiopian PM sacked his army chief, head of intelligence and foreign minister, as the military continued a five-day…
Saudi Arabia may have more to lose from Biden win
Saudi Arabia may have more to lose from Biden’s US election victory than other Arab states, has taken its time…
Why Donald Trump lost
Trump won more than 70 million votes, second highest total in US history and looks to have won 24 states,…
Turkey gives an impassive first reaction to Biden win
Turkish Vice President said it would not change relations although Ankara will keep pressing Washington on policy differences.
US jobs market adds 638,000 jobs in last month
United States jobs market added 638,000 jobs in last month as recovery slows due to surging COVID-19 infections.
Greta Thunberg hits back at Donald Trump
Greta Thunberg Swedish climate activist hits back at US president Donald Trump over anger management taunt.
Spanish SC prosecutors open new investigation into former king
Spanish prosecutors have opened new preliminary investigation into former king Juan Carlos’ business dealings.
Russian commandos arrive in Islamabad for Druzhba 5
Russian special forces arrived in Pakistan to take part in Druzhba 5 (Friendship 2020) exercise, Pakistan military said.
US plans to sanction leader of Lebanon Free Patriotic Movement
US is planning to sanction Lebanese Christian politician Gebran Bassil who heads the party founded by President Michel Aoun.
WHO-led COVID drug scheme doubles down on antibodies
WHO-led scheme to supply COVID-19 drugs to poor countries is betting on experimental monoclonal antibody treatments and steroids.
Saudi Arabia excludes domestic workers from labour reforms
Saudi Arabia labour reforms, drastically revamping the country’s sponsorship system, do not apply to domestic workers.
Lebanese customs boss arrested in ‘Captagon Prince’ case
Lebanese customs boss Badri Daher accused of illegally lifting a travel ban on a drug-smuggling Saudi prince.
Qatar to hold long-delayed Shura Council polls for 2021
Qatar will hold a long-delayed election for its consultative Shura Council next year, the emirate’s ruler Tamim bin Hamad Al…
Russian new bill to expand Russian ex-presidents immunity
Russian ex-presidents immunity from criminal prosecution could be extended to any offences committed in their lifetimes.
UAE airline to operate direct flights to Tel Aviv
UAE’s flydubai Budget carrier says it will operate twice-daily services between Dubai and Tel Aviv starting this month.
KSA to remove main restrictions on foreign workers
KSA reforms which take effect in March 2021 will allow foreign workers the right to change jobs by transferring sponsorship…
Nepal,China rejects Nepali opposition leaders accusations
Nepal and China rejected Nepali opposition leaders claim that Chinese troops crossed the border and built concrete structures inside Nepal.
Algeria supports extension of OPEC supply cuts
Algeria backs possible extension of OPEC supply cuts that could avoid another collapse in prices as countries continue to battle…
Joe Biden and Trump race to drive out the votes of Americans
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are racing to drive out the votes of Americans not among the more than 91…
COVID curbs prompt pushback as Brexit ‘godfather’ slams PM Johnson
COVID curbs has stirred resistance across Europe, with British politician who helped force a referendum on Brexit harnessing popular anger…