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…
Edward Snowden seeks Russian passport for sake of future son
Edward Snowden and his wife are applying for Russian citizenship in order not to be separated from their future son…
Britain to takes direct control of weapons deal from Lockheed
Britain will take direct control of weapons deal from Lockheed,Three companies have managed the entity called AWE Management.
Peru’s Congress to consider new process to remove President
Peru’s Congress will debate on Monday whether to start a new process to remove President Martín Vizcarra over corruption allegations.
Donald Trump cast doubt on a peaceful transfer of power
Donald Trump has cast doubt on whether he will commit to a peaceful transfer of power should Democrat Joe Biden…
One-month Lockdown in England could be extended
One-month lockdown for England announced by PM Boris Johnson this weekend could be extended as UK struggles to contain a…
Many Thai royalists put on show of force for king
Many yellow-shirted Thai royalists have staged their biggest show of support for the monarchy so far on Sunday.
KSA allows foreign pilgrims to enter for Umrah
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ready to host about 10,000 foreign pilgrims to perform Umrah after a seven-month pause.
Opposition in Georgia rejects election results, plans protests
Opposition planing protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in parliamentary vote, sources says.
Britain confident of Brexit trade deal as EU changing tone
Britain’s top minister overseeing Brexit talks said he was confident a free trade deal would be clinched with the European…
Turkey restarted energy exploration in east Mediterranean
Turkey had resumed energy exploration work in the eastern Mediterranean as Greece had not kept its promises,Erdogan says.