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Kuwait has expressed regrets and threatens to expel Philippines’ envoy after the diplomat confirmed to media that the embassy has been helping Filipina house workers flee their employers in the Gulf country. Already strained ties between Kuwait and Philippines worsened Read more
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah has been named as the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the year for the 2017-2018 season. Salah Sunday beat Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne although Belgium won the Premier League title with his club. The Egyptian Read more
Houthi rebels fighting the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen have pledged to bring down the coalition after the rebel group’s political leader and second in command was killed last week. “This crime will not pass without punishment; neither this nor other Read more
The UK-based SDX Energy has announced natural gas discovery at its LNB-1 exploration well on the Lalla Mimouna permit in Morocco. The mudlog obtained through the section showed elevated gas readings of more than 20 pc with multiple sections above Read more
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Israel to accept the 2015 nuclear deal signed between Iran and world powers as she notes that the deal is imperfect but better than nothing. Speaking to Israeli TV Channel 10 Sunday, the German Read more
Security authorities said they are close to imposing restrictions on drones operations in the kingdom after a toy-drone flying over royal palaces in capital Riyadh Saturday triggered security worries. “The regulation for the use of remote controlled drones is in Read more
Tunis has re-opened its consulate in Tripoli after three years of closure following the deteriorating security situation as result of rivalry among factions vying for the control of the capital. Work at the consulate resumed Friday after talks between the Read more
Bahrain’s foreign minister has called for lawsuit to be placed against Doha-based al Jazeera as he accused the news network of spreading lies. Bahrain and its regional allies, namely Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates plus Egypt, have severed ties Read more
Family members of Fadi al-Batsh, the Hamas member killed Saturday near Kuala Lampur, have accused Israel’s intelligence agency for orchestrating the death of their loved one, touted by Hamas as an important member. Fadi Albatsh, according to Malaysian security authorities, Read more
President Klaus Iohannis Friday laid into his government over plans to transfer the county’s diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv to disputed Jerusalem as he indicated that the move will equate to violation of the international law given the special status Read more