Middle East
Abu Dhabi issues law on divorce, inheritance for non-Muslims
November 8, 2021
Abu Dhabi issues law on divorce, inheritance for non-Muslims
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The capital of the United Arab Emirates has issued new rules governing divorce, inheritance…
Report: 6 Palestinian rights activists hacked by NSO spyware
November 8, 2021
Report: 6 Palestinian rights activists hacked by NSO spyware
JERUSALEM (AP) — Security researchers disclosed Monday that spyware from the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group was detected on…
Libya govt rejects suspension of FM weeks before election
November 7, 2021
Libya govt rejects suspension of FM weeks before election
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s government Sunday rejected a decision by the country’s presidential council to suspend the foreign minister over…
Iraqi PM chairs security meeting after drone attack on residence
November 7, 2021
Iraqi PM chairs security meeting after drone attack on residence
BAGHDAD, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped unharmed in an assassination attempt by armed drone in…
Palestinians, Israel spar over US mission in Jerusalem
November 7, 2021
Palestinians, Israel spar over US mission in Jerusalem
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinians on Sunday slammed Israel for rejecting the promised reopening of the US consulate…
Abu Dhabi to allow non-Muslim civil marriage under family law shakeup
November 7, 2021
Abu Dhabi to allow non-Muslim civil marriage under family law shakeup
DUBAI, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Non-Muslims will be allowed to marry, divorce and get joint child custody under civil law…
Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists in 2025
November 7, 2021
Dubai aims to attract 25 million tourists in 2025
Nov 6 (REUTERS) – Dubai plans to merge the departments of economy and tourism and hopes to attract 25 million…
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
November 7, 2021
Iraqi prime minister survives assassination bid with drones
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his residence early…
Palestinians: 13-year-old dies by Israeli fire in West Bank
November 6, 2021
Palestinians: 13-year-old dies by Israeli fire in West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A 13-year-old Palestinian boy was shot and killed by Israeli fire during clashes in the…
UAE’s Abu Dhabi announces new projects to contribute to country’s climate initiative
November 5, 2021
UAE’s Abu Dhabi announces new projects to contribute to country’s climate initiative
CAIRO, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy announced nine new projects that will contribute to the United…