Middle East Headlines

Muscat: As per the Royal orders of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, it has been decided that November 30 and December 1, 2022, will be an official holiday for employees in uni......

Southern Argentina's first new synagogue in over 40 years reveals a growing Argentine-Jewish community...

Southern Argentina's first new synagogue in over 40 years reveals a growing Argentine-Jewish community...

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) Iran, India, and Russia will hold a trilateral meeting focusing on Afghanistan on the sidelines of the Moscow format meeting....

The Iranian judiciary has confirmed that two individuals have been sentenced to death in cases linked to the protests....

Ivory Coast is embroiled in a diplomatic fight with Mali over the continued detention of 46 of its soldiers since July....

A number of casualties were reported as Iranian forces intensified their crackdown on protesters....

Salalah: Jubilant crowds of citizens staged rallies to express allegiance and loyalty to His Majesty Haitham bin Tarik and to celebrate the 52nd National Day, in Dhofar Governorate......

The general elections are being seen as a contest between the traditional parties and a new crop of young politicians....

Muscat: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources signed here on Wednesday an agreement of cooperation with Dar Al Attaa Charity to support rural women by impleme......

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Information, represented by Oman News Agency (ONA), participated in the 49th General Assembly of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), which began......

Hasaka, SANA- Citizens of al-Buladiyeh village in Qamishli countryside, backed by army checkpoint personnel, expelled a convoy of US occupation including 6 vehicles that tried to enter the village. More......

Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses incoming Knesset and activists at COP27 as health and science reporter Nathan Jeffay looks at sperm count research and tumor techKnesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses incoming Knesset and act...

Around 61,000 immigrants arrived in Israel in 2022 as of mid-November - Click the link for more details....

Muscat: The international conference "United Human Values and Sustainable Development for All" kicked off here on Wednesday, coinciding with marking the International Day for Toler......

'The normalization of antisemitism has infected every level of the Republican Party,' say Jewish Democrats after Rep. Tom Emmer wins vote to become House majority whip...

According to government data, between 1990 and 2020, 36% of the olim were not considered Jewish....

'The accused is an enemy of God for using bladed weapons that caused terror,' court says as demonstrations continue to rock the country'The accused is an enemy of God for using bladed weapons that caused terror,' court says as demonstratio...

An explosion in eastern Poland near Ukraine's border killed two, prompting world leaders to call for an investigation....

While the Likud negotiates with right-wing parties, Netanyahu is reportedly maintaining alternate track with center-left parties....

Iran recently achieved the 90% enriched uranium level which is required to weaponize a nuclear bomb....

While the Likud negotiates with right-wing parties, Netanyahu is reportedly maintaining alternate track with center-left parties....

PARIS (Reuters) Iran is being increasingly aggressive towards France by detaining its citizens, France's president said on Wednesday, adding that Tehran was also destabilising the region with aggressive actions....

KYIV (Reuters) Ukrainian officials are not considering evacuating cities after a Russian missile barrage on energy infrastructure that left millions without power, a senior official said on Wednesday....

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV (Reuters) Power was fully restored on Wednesday in seven Ukrainian regions, including in the capital Kyiv, less that 24 hours after a Russian missile barrage on energy infrastructure across the country....

TUNIS (Reuters) The head of a Tunisian political party who is a prominent opponent of President Kais Saied said he was stopped from leaving the country on Wednesday, fuelling concerns over the right to dissent and democratic pluralism....

LONDON Reuters) Sterling rose against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday following UK inflation data that topped expectations and raised the chances of yet more interest rate hikes by the Bank of England (BoE)....

Head of Tehran's nuclear agency says US and European allies submitted documents they 'know are not true'; adds no visit by UN atomic watchdog is on the agendaHead of Tehran's nuclear agency says US and European allies submitted documents t...

A suspected drone struck a tanker at an oil depot in the Russian region of Oryol on Wednesday, officials said.Unverified images on social media showed what...

Abraham B. Polinsky vocational training center officially opens in Jerusalem....

Abraham B. Polinsky vocational training center officially opens in Jerusalem....

Local:KUWAIT -- Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas focused his talks with Kuwaiti officials on near prospected Schengen visa-free travel, "promoting our European way of life," hoping to further amplify bilateral ties. (KU...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate the 52nd National Day on Friday, the 18th of November. Omani people will mark the Renewed Renaissance and its glorious reign under the......

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says that regional security depends on the security and stability of Afghanistan and the countries of the region are trying to help create a stable and safe Afghanistan....

The move comes amid speculations that no breakthrough was made in negotiations on ministerial positions; 'Netanyahu's return to power this time seems to be off to a rather rocky start,' says political expert...

IDF chief says plans being developed at 'accelerated rate'; Michael Kurilla given tour of northern frontier, F-35 stealth fighter jetsIDF chief says plans being developed at 'accelerated rate'; Michael Kurilla given tour of northern fronti...

LONDON (Reuters) Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised additional charges against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey for a number of sexual assaults against one man between 2001 and 2004, it said on Wednesday....

By Loulwa Tarek and Nasser Al-OtaibiKUWAIT, Nov 16 (KUNA) -- Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas focused his talks with Kuwaiti officials on near prospected Schengen visa-free travel, "promoting our European way of life," ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday said he was not impressed by former US president Donald Trump's bid to regain the presidency in 2024, adding...

BUDAPEST (Reuters) Hungary stands firmly by Poland, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday, saying a calm and thorough investigation was needed into the causes of the blast in the Polish village of Przewodow near the Ukraine border....

(Reuters) U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday ahead of retail sales figures, while traders assessed the latest developments following reports on Tuesday of a missile landing in Polish territory near Ukraine....

FRANKFURT (Reuters) European power prices are likely to remain high in the medium term, Moody's Investors Service said in a report on Wednesday, citing technical problems at French nuclear plants, low water levels after droughts and risks to gas suppl...

By Summer Zhen HONG KONG (Reuters) Some of Asia's largest hedge funds scooped up large stakes in Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo in the third quarter while cutting holdings in its rival JD.com, according to their latest regulatory filings....

Only Argentina, Brazil, Germany and Italy have made more appearances at a World Cup than Mexico...