Author: Wed, 2020-02-19 03:49 AL-MUKALLA, YEMEN: Houthi media reported that the Iran-backed militia buried dozens of fighters, including a senior commander, who had been killed in combat against Yemeni government forces or by Saudi-led coalition airstrikes. Brig. Yahiya Abdul Jabbar … read more
Author: Wed, 2020-02-19 01:04 BEIRUT, ANKARA: Syrian regime troops on Tuesday pressed an offensive on the country’s last major opposition enclave where the mass displacement of civilians is sparking fears of a humanitarian catastrophe. Around 900,000 people have been forced … read more
Tue, 2020-02-18 22:38 TRIPOLI: Eastern Libyan forces said they attacked the sea port of Libya’s capital on Tuesday to target a weapons depot, signalling a new escalation in the battle for control of Tripoli. The Libya National Army (LNA) faction, … read more
Author: Tue, 2020-02-18 22:10 ISTANBUL: Jailed Turkish businessman Osman Kavala and eight other defendants were on Tuesday acquitted over their alleged roles in organizing the 2013 Gezi Park protests in Istanbul. In a surprise move, the Istanbul 30th Heavy Penal … read more
Author: AFP ID: 1582046335714059400 Tue, 2020-02-18 17:15 JERUSALEM: Israel has developed plans to build 9,000 settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem, the first such project in the city in more than 20 years, watchdog Peace Now said Tuesday. Details of … read more