Middle East Headlines

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs said that sanctions imposed by European Union (EU) against Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad is reminiscent of irrational face of US President Trump....

Asma Derouiche smiles as she gestures at a 13-by-3-meter artwork hanging in front of her....

Israeli health authorities reported 8,013 new coronavirus cases detected out of a total of 95,581 individuals tested over the weekend. 1,082 patients remain in critical condition, with 247 on ventilators. 3,943 Israelis have died of the virus since th...

When it comes to secular liberals and progressives, we must realize that we are facing religious zealots and rationality won't help. Op-ed....

To initiate the recognition of God, one must begin developing a more realistic view of the self. Pharaoh had to rethink.his self-image....

Family of late Lt. Col. Dr. Avi Harlev, shot dead in Lahav forest last week, demands security forces locate murderers....

Virus czar says 'we're at peak morbidity,' doesn't believe hospitals at risk of being overwhelmed; Health Ministry reports 4 more cases of South African variantVirus czar says 'we're at peak morbidity,' doesn't believe hosp...

When America is strong, Israel is strong....

Wendy Sherman, Joe Biden's nominee for deputy secretary of state, was key US negotiator of 2015 Iran nuclear accord....

The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) has welcomed the Al-Ula solidarity agreement signed on the sidelines of the 41st session of the Supreme Council of the Co-operation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) held in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia....

As the country continues its gradual lifting of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced a return to face-to-face appointments for outpatient clinics....

A team of Nepali climbers made history on Saturday after becoming the first to summit Pakistan's K2 in winter, on the same afternoon a Spanish mountaineer fell and died lower down the perilous peak...

HSBC is experiencing a sense of optimism for growth in the country, says Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO in Qatar....

Ethiopia has denied a Sudanese allegation that an Ethiopian military aircraft crossed the border into Sudan....

Weather inshore tonight until 6am on Sunday will be relatively cold by night and misty to foggy at some places by early morning, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report, warning of poor visibility at places by early morning....

The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Interior in association with Traffic Awareness Department under the General Directorate of Traffic of the Ministry of Interior will be organizing a virtual awareness seminar...

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron in which they discussed bilateral relations...

1,295 new Corona-related deaths have been recorded in the UK alongside 41,346 new infections....

To initiate the recognition of God, one must begin developing a more realistic view of the self. Pharaoh had to rethink.his self-image....

At home, Desmond Ovbiagele's film has faced censorship, but in the US, it may well enjoy a positive reception....

PARIS, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- France, Germany and the UK said on Saturday they were "deeply concerened" about Iran's plans to step up its enrichment of uranium, saying the move had "grave military implications.""We, the governments of Fr...

President-elect Joe Biden's plan to scrap President Donald Trump's vision of "America First" in favor of "diplomacy first" will depend on whether he's able to regain the trust of allies and convince them that Trumpism is just a...

Family of late Lt. Col. Dr. Avi Harlev, shot dead in Lahav forest last week, demands security forces locate murderers....

Four more cases of the S. Africa-based coronavirus mutation have been discovered in Israel. According to GLZ Radio, the carriers are all individuals who have recently returned from trips to the UAE....

Authorities hope to administer shots to hundreds of millions, but questions over homemade vaccine are among hurdles the ambitious plan is facingAuthorities hope to administer shots to hundreds of millions, but questions over homemade vaccine are among hur...

Health Ministry says about 8,013 test positive yesterday with rate at 8.6%....

The group of 10 Nepalis was the only successful team so far among dozens currently attempting to scale the mountain....

Costa Rica desperately needs to enact fiscal reform, experts say, but government efforts may reignite mass protests....

Despite the vaccination campaign, a record number of 4,852 new verified in the haredi sector in Israel over Shabbat, compared to 3,500 cases last week. Jerusalem recorded the most new cases (1,637), Bnei Brak had 568, Modi'in Illit 340, Beit Shemesh 2...

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RAMALLAH, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Palestinian health authorities said on Saturday daily confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 427. A further 13 virus-related deaths were also reported, according to a health ministry statement. (end)nq.sd...

Health Ministry says about 8,013 test positive yesterday with rate at 8.6%....

"Glad that following weeks of dialogue between our defense establishments, including with former defense secretary, Dr. Mark Esper, and Chairman of JCOS, Gen. Mark Milley, the Pentagon has moved military overview of Israel to Central Command, which in...

The Justice Department is cracking down on Chinese influence within universities amid concerns about spying and intellectual property theft by the Chinese government....

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The UAE said its daily confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 3,432 to 249,808 on Saturday. Seven fatalities were recorded as the death toll increased to 740, state news agency, WAM, quoted health authorities as saying. Meanwhile, so...

Choice is a gift from G-d that makes us who we are.....

A new UN report estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic reduced the number of international migrants by 2 million by the middle of 2020 because of border closings and a halt to travel worldwide - an estimated 27% decrease in expected growth....

Director of Teachers Affairs Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Ahmad Juma Al Jesaimani, has said that the Ministry focused greatly to recruit qualified teachers locally....

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait listed 435 new coronavirus infections and no virus-related deaths on Saturday taking the total to 157,399 and 947 respectively, the health ministry said. The number of people hospitalised with the virus currently stands at ...

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The Trump administration early Saturday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden - an opponent of the federal death penalty....

Choice is a gift from G-d that makes us who we are.....

Gratitude with sensitivity to humans, gratitude even to the inanimate. Respect for oneself and respect for one's past....

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said that it will submit the design information questionnaire of the metal uranium plant to the IAEA in the proper time....