Author: Thu, 2020-09-10 23:12 ANKARA: After spending almost six months behind bars, orders for the release from prison of three Turkish journalists accused of disclosing national security secrets were issued on Wednesday. Critical news site Oda TV’s editor-in-chief, Baris Pehlivan, … read more
Thu, 2020-09-10 23:04 GAZA CITY: The general secretaries of the Palestinian factions held an “historic” reconciliation meeting in Beirut, nine years after a similar get-together in Cairo ended in fall out and disagreement. Last week’s gathering, chaired virtually by President … read more
Thu, 2020-09-10 22:53 AL-MUKALLA: The internationally recognized government of Yemen has once again accused Iran of undermining security in Yemen and other countries by supplying arms and funds to its allied militias. Speaking at a virtual Arab League session … read more
Author: Thu, 2020-09-10 01:23 BAGHDAD: War-scarred Iraq hopes to launch reforms and revive its battered economy, but the drive is being derailed by a wave of violence blamed largely on shadowy pro-Iranian groups. Since Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi took office in … read more
Author: Thu, 2020-09-10 01:03 RABAT: Morocco’s government on Wednesday extended a medical state of emergency until next month in the face of a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. “Today, the cabinet approved a project for a decree extending until October 10 … read more