Muslim prayers held in the iconic Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years
Muslim prayers have been held in iconic Hagia Sophia after the reconversion of the Istanbul landmark into a mosque earlier…
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Canadian court ruled invalid a pact with US that compels asylum seekers
Canadian court ruled invalid a pact that compels asylum seekers trying to enter Canada via the American border to seek…
Malaysia discovered 110 containers of illegal toxic waste from Romania
Malaysia discovered 110 containers of hazardous heavy metals from Romania and bound for Indonesia that had illegally entered the country.
Erdogan calls Egypt’s actions in Libya are ‘illegal’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for supporting forces based in eastern…
European general court rejects EU order to Apple to pay $15bn in taxes
European general court has rejected a European Commission order to Apple to reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
Italian Lega Nord opens office near old Communist HQ in symbolic move
Italian Lega Nord right-wing League party opens office near old Communist headquarters keen to present itself as the new defender…
Tunisian Al Watania refuses to be part of parliamentary committee
Tunisian Al Watania refuses to be part of parliamentary committee of investigation into suspected conflict of interest involving PM Elyes…
White House didn’t decided yet whether to give Israel a green light on annexation plan
White House still didn’t took any decision whether to give Israel a green light to annex parts of the occupied…
Palestinians worries Israeli annexation could limit Dead Sea access
Palestinians are worried their restricted access of Dead Sea and its mineral-rich beaches could be cut further if Israel annexes…
German federal prosecutors accuse Russia in murder of former Chechen rebel
German federal prosecutors have accused Russia of ordering murder of former Chechen rebel Tornike K. in Berlin,which strained diplomatic ties.
Kuwaiti lawmaker demands replacing expats in parliament jobs
Kuwaiti lawmaker proposed replacing expatriates in jobs at parliament amid a stepped-up campaign in country to curb the numbers of…
Judge rules to keep five people in jail over Ghosn escape
Judge in Turkey has ruled to keep five suspects in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan…
Erdogan vows more support to secure gains in Libya conflict
Erdogan vowed to ramp up Turkey’s support for its ally in Libya to lock in recent military gains, promised joint…
Governor Ron DeSantis asks court to stay felon voting ruling
Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis gave notice that he will appeal a judge’s decision on voting rights for felons, while…
Turkey considers oil exploration under Libya deal
Turkey considering to begin oil exploration in eastern Mediterranean within 4 months under a deal signed with Libya that was…
Man in Saudi Arabia arrested for selling move permits
Man in Saudi Arabia arrested by police for selling move permits between the regions during the curfew, taking advantage of…
Hungary govt tightens asylum rules, migrant transit zones
Hungary government has tightened asylum rules,shut so-called migrant transit zones on its borders freeing some 300 refugees from prison-like conditions.
Italian coalition parties quarrelled over migration issue
Italian coalition parties quarrelled over a move to grant permits to irregular migrants and as carers,in a row that delayed…
Julian Assange highlights crime of psychological torture
Julian Assange has has highlighted not only his future treatment if he was extradited to the US, but also treatment…
New social media rules draw criticism in Pakistan
New social media rules facing criticism as digital activists are considering it as attempt to lift off freedom of expression…
US Supreme Court wading into LGBT rights dispute
US Supreme Court wading into LGBT rights dispute over whether landmark decades old federal law that prohibits employment discrimination on…