Middle East
Abbas Fears The Prisoners’ Hunger Strike
About a quarter of the 6,500 political prisoners held by Israel – almost all of them in Israeli territory, in violation of international law...
Islam Does Not Condone Terrorism: Al-Azhar Chief
Islam should not be judged on the basis of the actions of a “limited group of people” who misinterpret its sacred texts, Ahmad Al-Tayeb...
Palestinian Urges MPs Worldwide to Back Hunger Strike
RAMALLAH (AA): Jailed Palestinian lawmaker Marwan Barghouti this week called on parliamentarians around the world to support hundreds of Palestinians jailed by Israel who are...
Shake-Up In Saudi Arabia Strengthens King Salman’s Powerful Son
Royal decrees at the weekend saw a number of allies of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman moved into key positions and another son...
Indians With US Green Cards To Receive Visa On Arrival In UAE: Report
DUBAI — Indian nationals who hold a valid US visa or a green card will get a two-week UAE visa on arrival in the...