Palestinian state only pathway to Middle East security, stability: Saudi FM

DUBAI: When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, governments worldwide were caught off guard. Having faced no health emergency of this magnitude in generations, states were left scrambling to protect their populations and shield their economies. Now that life has largely returned to normal following years of social distancing, travel controls and trade … Devamını oku

Fear pervades West Bank hospital after deadly Israeli raid

DUBAI: When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in March 2020, governments worldwide were caught off guard. Having faced no health emergency of this magnitude in generations, states were left scrambling to protect their populations and shield their economies. Now that life has largely returned to normal following years of social distancing, travel controls and trade … Devamını oku

South Africa opposition launching election campaign

PRETORIA: The liberal Democratic Alliance, fighting to keep its place as South Africa’s official opposition party, was to launch its electoral campaign on Saturday ahead of a hotly contested vote. In the capital Pretoria the party led a march from the center city to the seat of government, the Union Buildings. Under the scorching sun, streets … Devamını oku

Putin hails capture of Avdiivka as ‘important victory’

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed his army’s capture of the eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka as an “important victory,” following a hasty withdrawal by Kyiv’s forces. The capture of the town marks the most significant territorial gain for Russia’s forces since the seizure of Bakhmut last May. “The President congratulated our military … Devamını oku