Fri, 2020-10-09 23:01 LONDON: A large collection of seeds held by the British Institute at Ankara have been seized by Turkish authorities, according to reports. Specimens of ancient and modern seeds were taken by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, … read more
Author: AFP ID: 1602270068741992800 Fri, 2020-10-09 18:57 TRIPOLI: Mosques reopened in and around the Libyan capital Friday almost seven months after they were ordered to close as part of strict curbs to rein in the Covid-19 pandemic. Libya, ravaged by … read more
Fri, 2020-10-09 20:29 BEIRUT: Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab said on Friday any step to lift subsidies now on vital goods would be unacceptable and would cause a “social explosion.” In a televised address, Diab, who resigned two months ago … read more
Author: Thu, 2020-10-08 23:00 ANKARA: Social media giant Facebook’s decision not to appoint a company representative in Turkey could mark the beginning of the end for the platform in the country, according to an industry expert. New Turkish government … read more
Thu, 2020-10-08 22:51 CAIRO: A fire that broke out inside Al-Azhar Mosque, in Al-Gamaleya area, has been brought under control without any fatalities. Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb called for an urgent and comprehensive report on the damage caused. The Civil … read more