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Government troops in Ramadi have fled their positions after days of fighting with militants of the Islamic State. The extremist group has been fighting to control the city since last year but it renewed its zeal in April and carried Read more
As nuclear talks with Iran continue with Tehran adamant about its controversial program, the Sunday Times have reported that Saudi Arabia has decided to go nuclear too and will get supplies from Pakistan. Reports of Saudi Arabia receiving nuclear weaponry Read more
Morocco is about to adopt a new legislation expanding the cases where abortion will be legal. The new development is taking place following consultations led by the Minister of Justice and Freedoms, the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Read more
The summit between the member states of the GCC and the U.S held under the framework of consultations focused on regional security challenges and multilateral relations ended without any firm decision but with declarations announcing the position of the GCC Read more
After Israel’s establishment in 1948, more than 760,000 Palestinians fled or were driven from their homes in what became known as the ‘Nakba.’ It is commemorated every 15 May with protests against what is described as the Israeli occupation of Read more
Arab travel and tourism market could gain momentum if Arab countries had open skies, a move which is likely to contribute to the increase of air traffic and passenger capacity between brethren countries. During a forum held this week at Read more
Jawad Naji, an adviser to the Palestinian Prime Minster for Arab and Islamic funding, stated that Kuwait has pledged $200 million to help the authorities reconstruct the Gaza Strip after its destruction last year. He said that the funds will Read more
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has been narrowly approved by the Israeli parliament thereby hinting that the mandate of the new government will be facing challenges with it. The right-wing oriented coalition government received 61 of the 120 votes of the Read more
“Yes, it’s a recognition that the state exists,” said the Vatican spokesman, Rev. Federico Lombardi when questioned about the meaning of the finalization of the new treaty concerning the activities of the Catholic Church in Palestinian territory. The Holy See Read more
The Iraqi ministry of defense has released a statement that the No. 2 of the Islamic State Abdul Rahman Mustafa Mohammed alias Abu Alaa al-Afari was killed in a coalition airstrike on a Mosque. U.S has denied that coalition forces Read more