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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Cracks down on video-making in Malaysia, opposition says its attack on free speech
Malaysia’s communications minister says all film-makers require a government licence to make videos, including those broadcast on social media.
Greece warns of EU sanctions to Turkey if no retreat from disputed gas explorations
Greece says there should be no alternative but EU sanctions against Turkey if does not back down to explore for…
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.
Azerbaijani long-time foreign minister sacks amid flare-up with Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has fired his top diplomat after criticizing him for “meaningless negotiations” with the South Caucasus neighbor.
Zimbabwe Health Board sacks hospital bosses
Zimbabwe Health Services Board has sacked government hospitals bosses after firing of health minister Obadiah Moyo for inappropriate conduct.
Sudan to permit drinking alcohol for non-Muslims,ban female genital mutilation
Sudan to allow non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM), its justice minister…
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda resigns after dispute
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda tenders resignation after a dispute with President Felix Tshisekedi over judicial reform proposals.
Malawians voiced anger over president for family appointments to cabinet
Malawians have voiced anger after newly appointed President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled new 31-member cabinet that they said was tainted by…
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…
Emmanuel Macron reshuffles government to rescue coronavirus-ravaged economy
Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government with conservatives given prominent roles in efforts to rescue France’s coronavirus-ravaged economy.
China fired back at Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law
China fired back at Canada for criticising national security law for Hong Kong, second rebuke in a week that added…
Saudi Minister stands up for cyberbullying victim woman inventor
Saudi Minister phoned Aisha Al Saqqaf after she was bullied on social media following publication of information about a new…
French President picks less famous civil servant as new prime minister
French President named Jean Castex, as his new PM as he acted to recast his presidency and take back control…
Turkish President vows social media controls over insults to family
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatens new law to regulate ‘immoral’ social media over tweets directed at daughter and son-in-law.
Kuwait decides to summon former MP over audio leaks with Gaddafi
Kuwait’s Security Agency decided to summon former PM Mubarak Al Duwailah over leaked records that links him to the late…
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.
King Hamad ratifies law on GCC nationals’ property ownership
King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain ratified and issued a law amending a 1999 law allowing nationals of…
Oman to allow part-time jobs for expats soon
Oman citizens and expatriates will soon have the option to do part-time jobs as the country is seeking to diversify…
UN chief declares Israel’s annexation plans ‘illegal’
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says Israel’s annexation plans ‘illegal’ and warned that ‘shock waves of annexation will last…
United States ambassador appears on Lebanese TV despite despite ban
United States ambassador Dorothy Shea appears on Lebanese TV despite of court-imposed ban for a year over remarks that criticised…
Leaders of Sudan,Ethiopia and Egypt to agree Nile dam deal
Leaders of Sudan,Ethiopia and Egypt hopeful that African Union could help them broker a deal to end a decade-long dispute…