Middle East Headlines

Minister Yoav Gallant on Saturday spoke out against prime minister's plan to overhaul country's judicial system....

Mumbai Indians have been crowned champions at Women's Premier League cricket tournament in India....

Thousands take to the streets in protest; 'Israel's security remains my life's mission,' ousted minister says; Dichter said in line for post as gov't barrels on with legal shakeupThousands take to the streets in protest; 'Israel...

General al-Burhan reiterates the army will be brought under a civilian-led government as talks on army reforms kick off....

Haim Tzuri accused of offering job to activist in rival party in exchange for information, gathering municipal data on locals' political preferences to secure reelectionHaim Tzuri accused of offering job to activist in rival party in exchange for info...

By Nisar Ahmad The month of Ramadan has been honored by the Creator of the universe because of the revelation of the Holy Quran and other divine scriptures such as the Torah and the Bible in this month for the guidance of entire mankind. Almighty Allah re...

KUWAIT: The Gulf Cooperation Council said Sunday it had written to Washington's top diplomat condemning controversial comments from the Zionist entity's finance minister in which he denied the existence of a Palestinian people. The GCC, in a lette...

BEIRUT: A last-minute decision in Lebanon to delay daylight savings by a month has been met with opposition from the influential church, leaving the small country divided between two time zones. Wracked by a crippling economic meltdown and political deadl...

CAIRO: Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday. Mummies of dogs, goats, cows, gazelles and mongooses wer...

Netanyahu says pact will boost business between nations, 'bring down the cost of living'; 96% of traded products to be exempt from customsNetanyahu says pact will boost business between nations, 'bring down the cost of living'; 96% of trad...

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) Mississippi governor declares state of emergency after tornadoes kill at least 26 people in two states....

KUWAIT: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Kuwait pledged nearly $90 million to support UN efforts to help survivors of the earthquakes that occurred in Syria and Turkey last month. OCHA said in a state...

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youths has launched the mobile lab (Fab bus), which conducts field visits to schools to familiarize students with the courses offered by the Authority on digital transformation in the fields of robotics and three-dimension...

KUWAIT: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Minister of State for integrity promotion Abdulaziz Al-Majid inspected on Saturday the Ramadan Center held at the Grand Mosque of the state, confirming the success of the Awqaf plan and the working teams i...

KUWAIT: Gold recorded positive gains for the fourth week in a row, closing at $1.978 an ounce, despite the slight decline witnessed at the end of last Friday's trading. A report issued by Kuwaiti Dar Al-Sabaek said on Sunday that the yellow metal pric...

By Abdellatif Sharaa KUWAIT: Internist, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr Wafaa Al-Hashash said fasting is safe and effective for "fatty liver" patients, adding it is a good way to reduce weight and fat levels in the blood, in addition to the...

By Faten Omar KUWAIT: The hashtag #last_ten_days_of_Ramadan has sparked controversy on social media between opponents and supporters. The hashtag came after demands by several citizens to apply a proposal by MP Hamad Al-Obaid to suspend work in the public...

Two others injured, one of them victim's brother; incident comes less than a day after man killed in gunfight with policeTwo others injured, one of them victim's brother; incident comes less than a day after man killed in gunfight with police...

Official warns foes are planning attacks 'based on their assumption that Israel is paralyzed,' says pushing ahead with legislation will cause 'damage to competence'Official warns foes are planning attacks 'based on their assumption tha...

Kyiv seeks UN Security Council meeting after Putin announces his country will station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus....

Gil Limon tells Knesset panel law opens legal 'black hole,' will allow convicted criminals to hold senior positions; legal official warns Gifts Law will open door to corruptionGil Limon tells Knesset panel law opens legal 'black hole,' wil...

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) Yemenis commemorated the eighth anniversary of a US-backed Saudi-led war against the impoverished country with huge rallies on Sunday....

No one hurt in predawn fire, which Palestinian FM blames on 'Jewish terrorist elements'; homeowner says woken by sound of window smashing and managed to get his four children and wife out before flames spread...

KUWAIT, March 26 (KUNA) - Weather conditions in Kuwait are expected to improve, as high pressure will advance by midnight bringing foggy conditions, according to a meteorologist. Winds will shift from southeasterly to southwesterly later on exceeding 60 k...

KUWAIT, March 26 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that Kuwait pledged nearly USD 90 million to support UN efforts to help survivors of the earthquakes that occurred in Syria and Turkiye last mont...

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Faisal Mokdad discussed and exchanged views on the latest state of bilateral relations and important regional and international developments in a telephone conversation Sunday....

Uruguay to build on Israel's incubator program to turn the country into innovation hub; Uruguay's industry minister leads 40-person delegation for tech tiesUruguay to build on Israel's incubator program to turn the country into innovation hub;...

Speaking in many tongues with the aid of a Tel Aviv startup, the Foreign Ministry is boldly venturing into the virtual realm to get its messages across to friends and foesSpeaking in many tongues with the aid of a Tel Aviv startup, the Foreign Ministry is...

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) China and Russia became the world leaders in trade surplus last year, according to a sturdy....

National Unity leader says both sides must draw closer and 'find creative solutions' to resolve tensions over government's sweeping judiciary-changing proposalsNational Unity leader says both sides must draw closer and 'find creative solut...

Movement for Quality Government alleges the prime minister is violating a conflict of interest agreement meant to prevent him from dealing with the country's judiciary while he is on trial for corruption...

More than eight million voters will be choosing the National Assembly for a five-year term amid an economic crisis....

Gulf Cooperation Council ministers blast comments, in fresh sign Israel's ties with Arab world are heading south; UAE condemns law repealing West Bank disengagementGulf Cooperation Council ministers blast comments, in fresh sign Israel's ties with...

CAIRO, March 26 (KUNA) -- The Arab League announced that the 32nd Arab summit will be held in Saudi Arabia on 19 May, preceeded by several perparatory meetings. The decision came after talks between the League's Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit wit...

AIR ONE, created in Pardes Hana, has more than 300 advance orders ahead of its expected launch in 2024AIR ONE, created in Pardes Hana, has more than 300 advance orders ahead of its expected launch in 2024...

'You are enlisting in a challenging period,' chief of staff tells new recruits amid unrest over judicial overhaul, as ex-military prosecutors warn of 'irreversible damage''You are enlisting in a challenging period,' chief of staff ...

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) Iranian national men's beach soccer team became the champion of Asia after trouncing Japan in the final on Sunday....

Grand Mosque opens its doors for night prayers after 3 years break...

BERLIN, March 26 (KUNA) -- Public transport companies and several workers unions throughout Germany are expected to hold a general strike on Monday, causing major disruptions and crippling the transportation of millions. The United Services Trade Union (v...

Yossi Fatael says phenomenon not widespread, but could worsen; calls for 'constructive discourse' to maintain national unityYossi Fatael says phenomenon not widespread, but could worsen; calls for 'constructive discourse' to maintain natio...

Emergency authority, weather bureau write up scenario envisioning heat waves hitting up to 49 CelsiusEmergency authority, weather bureau write up scenario envisioning heat waves hitting up to 49 Celsius...

If you have to wonder why citizens and residents of the Sultanate of Oman feel less pinch on their pockets while travelling abroad or doing online shopping, it is because the Omani......

During the holy month of Ramadhan, many students find themselves juggling the demands of studying and fasting. Balancing the two can be challenging, but with a proactive approach,......

MUSCAT: Muscat Municipality has issued fresh guidelines to regulate the business and operations of street vending businesses, including the full Omanisation of all such activities......

Muscat: For the benefit of residents from one of the fastest-growing suburbs of the capital, the Directorate General of Health Services in Muscat Governorate said the Al Nahda Heal......

Social iftars have made a comeback with some good Samaritans or groups offering iftar kits containing sumptuous meals in many parts of the country.These community iftars are aimed......

The Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Shinas has become a prominent landmark in the state since its opening in 2018. As a religious, cultural, and tourist landmark, the mosque......