News – Middle East

Dozens of colonists stormed the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday under heavy protection of the Israeli occupation police.According to Palestinian news agency (WAFA), dozens of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque from Mughrabi Gate, carried out provocative tours in its courtyards and performed Talmudic rituals.At the same time, the …

BERLIN — Leaders of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week agreed to fill a hole in next year’s budget by reducing climate-damaging subsidies and slightly reducing some ministries’ spending, among other measures. That was necessary after Germany’s highest court annulled an earlier decision to repurpose 60 billion euros originally …

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Emir of the Tabuk region Prince Fahd bin Sultan inaugurated 34 new development projects worth a total of about SR1 billion. He also launched the public bus transport project in the city of Tabuk in a ceremony held in the presence of Minister Municipal and …

WASHINGTON — Texas has enacted a law that will make border crossings illegal and punishable with jail time, one of the toughest immigration laws passed by any US state in modern times. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, said it would “stop the tidal wave of illegal entry into Texas”. Immigration …

VIENNA — A delegation comprising approximately 30 officials from 20 government agencies is currently participating in a high-level workshop in Vienna. The delegation is spearheaded by Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Competitiveness Center (NCC) Dr. Majid Bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, This workshop, organized …

Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023. Houthi Military Media/Handout via REUTERS Houthis launched series of attacks, latest on Monday US defense secretary says talking to counterparts London marine insurers widen area deemed high risk Attacks …

HONG KONG — At least 116 people were killed and hundreds more injured after an earthquake hit northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue teams scrambled to reach survivors in sub-zero temperatures. The quake rocked Jishishan county in Gansu Province late Monday night, damaging houses and roads. Rescuers raced …

ADEN — The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) marked a significant milestone today by laying the cornerstone for the Dar Al-Salam Model School project in Aden. This initiative will encompass constructing and outfitting a facility boasting 12 classrooms, administrative offices, chemistry and computer labs, and dual basketball …

A man inspects the damage in a room following Israeli bombardment at Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday. AFP Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of operations in Gaza, the country’s defence minister said Monday following talks with US Defence Secretary Lloyd …

Jannat Tours UK Limited is thrilled to announce a pioneering partnership with MCDC (Makkah Company for Development and Construction), aiming to elevate the Hajj experience for pilgrims coming from Europe and Americas. This collaboration involves a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Makkah Company for Development and Construction, known as …