Tag: Middle East
European general court rejects EU order to Apple to pay $15bn...
European general court has rejected a European Commission order to Apple to reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
The ruling is a significant...
Hassan Diab sues American University of Beirut for $1m
Hassan Diab's lawsuit for exit package claims comes as American University of Beirut struggling for its financial survival in COVID affected situation.
Lebanese Prime Minister...
Berlin expects breakthrough in EU migration dispute this year
Berlin said it wants EU nations to overcome a deadlock on how to handle refugees and migrants this year, dispute that divided the 27-member...
Israel Uncertain over controversial process of West Bank annexation
Israel has signaled that occupied West Bank annexation controversial plan not imminent as Palestinians gather for renewed protests.
An announcement on Israel's planned annexation of...
Abu Dhabi Health department launches Home Isolation Programme on WhatsApp
Abu Dhabi department of Health in collaboration with Public Health Center launched COVID Home Isolation Program on its verified WhatsApp business channel.
The new service,...
Israeli govt Appoints New Ambassador to Egypt,After delay Over a Year
Israeli govt approved appointment of Amira Oron as ambassador to Egypt, after a delay of a year,While Bat Eden Kate appointed ambassador to Turkmenistan.
Foreign...
Turkey accuses UAE for spreading chaos in Middle East
Turkey has accused UAE of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which are likely to inflame...
Volunteer in Turkey uses 3D printers to produce PPE
Volunteer collective using a network of 3D printers to produce much-needed protective equipment during COVID-19 crisis in Turkey.
Various sounds of whirring and beeping lead...
Iran needs $5bn emergency funding to fight coronavirus
Iran has asked International Monetary Fund (IMF) for five billion dollars emergency funding to fight coronavirus outbreak.
Iran's economy has been battered by US sanctions...
Israel deploys more forces day in Jerusalem after Palestinians killed
Israel has deployed additional forces in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank after four Palestinians are killed in the last two days.
Russian President meets Netanyahu, reserves decision on Middle East plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Israeli prime minister in moscow while Putin has reserved judgement on Middle East plan.
Iranian president warns foreign forces in Middle East
Iranian President has told foreign powers to withdraw their forces from the Middle East,they "may be in danger" if they remain in...
EU leaders to hold emergency summit to save Nuclear deal
EU leaders have decided to hold emergency summit and will try to convince US and Iran to give chance to peace,leave the...
Hamdok visit to rebel stronghold Kauda raises hope for peace
Hamdok makes first visit to rebel stronghold Kauda as Prime Minister of Sudan which has raised hope for peace in the country.
Iran launches ballistic missiles targeting US presence in Iraq
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched over a dozen ballistic missiles at at least two US targets in Iraq in retaliation for the killing...
Iran’s FM says US denied him a visa to attend UN...
Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's has said his attendance at the Security Council was planned before Soleimani was killed.
NATO countries to revisit Iraq mission after Iranian commander killing
NATO allies countries are discussing the future of Iraq mission whether to continue or exit after Iranian general Qassem Soleimani killing.
Soleimani killing escalated tension between US and Iran
Soleimani was killed in an US air strike which is considering as potential turning point in the Middle East and are expected...
United States deploys more troops to Middle East
United States has deployed 750 troops to Middle East after Baghdad embassy attack in which hundreds protesters had stormed compound in Iraq.
Renault-Nissan ex-boss left Japan after alleged financial misconduct
Renault-Nissan former boss Carlos Ghosn confirms that he has left Japan and facing trial in Japan for alleged financial misconduct.
US embassy compound in Baghdad stormed by Protesters
US embassy compound in Baghdad stormed by Protesters after US attacks on Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria that killed 25 fighters.
European countries warns Iran over developing nuclear missile
European countries including France, Germany, Britain have warned Iran over developing nuclear capable missile development.
Ambassadors from...
