Middle East Headlines

KUWAIT, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- Argentine defeated Australia 2-1 in the round 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Saturday, to become the second team to book a seat in the championship's quarterfinals. Argentine superstar Lione...

Eyewitnesses reject Israeli police account that Ammar Mefleh was shot in self-defense and claim that Israeli security forces prevented medics from trying to save him as he lay on the sidewalk...

Canada has announced another round of sanctions against Iran, including a technology company that developed components of drones that the West says have been used by Russia to attack Ukraine, AFP reports. "Canada will not stand idly by while the regim...

By Rory Carroll (Reuters) U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is pushing for a legislative fix to a law designed to make horse racing safer after an appeals court last month ruled it unconstitutional, a source with direct knowledge of the negoti...

The sanctions target a technology company that developed components of drones....

BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- The Council of the European Union agreed Saturday on a USD 60 per barrel price cap on crude oil as well as petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals which originate in or are exported from Russia. The level of the...

(Reuters) Germany will set up so-called climate protection contracts with industrial companies next year to support a transition towards cleaner production and a switch to hydrogen, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday....

By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. intelligence expects the reduced tempo in fighting in Ukraine to continue in the next several months and sees no evidence of a reduced Ukrainian will to resist, despite attacks on its power...

(Reuters) The European Union should file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the next few months regarding the United States' green energy subsidy package, the head of the European Parliament's trade committee was reported as sa...

The Shehab channel, which is affiliated with Hamas, said that the resistance launched two rockets in response to IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip....

At least 200 people have died in protests against the regime during the last three months....

By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES (Reuters) Amgen Inc's experimental obesity drug demonstrated promising durability trends in an early trial, paving the way for a larger mid-stage study early next year, company officials said ahead of a data presentation o...

IDF: We attacked a Hamas weapons manufacturing site...

A report was received regarding sirens in open areas adjacent to Bnei Netzarim, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said. Details to follow....

RIYADH, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf has condemned Friday's assassination attempt against the head of the Pakistani diplomatic mission in Afghanistan Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani. In a press stateme...

Israel says tunnel also hit as Gazans report attacks near Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Strip; fresh rocket alarms activated near Israel communities during retaliatory sortieIsrael says tunnel also hit as Gazans report attacks near Rafah and Khan Youn...

In addition, the IDF struck a Hamas terrorist tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip....

A siren was activated in open areas near the town of Shlomit in the Gaza envelop region. The IDF said that the details are being investigated....

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) The government of Honduras announced on Saturday that it will suspend some constitutional rights in areas of two main cities controlled by criminal groups....

(Reuters) A ship with Ukrainian wheat destined for Ethiopia arrived in port on Saturday, the first vessel to sail as part of a push to send food to countries most vulnerable to famine and drought, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said....

IDF attacking in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on the south...

Jewish and Arab principals from the state education system say they oppose Avi Maoz's 'racist, homophobic, dark and extreme views that divide and harm entire communities and broad identities in Israeli society'...

Two haredi teens made headlines this week - one for being found, and one for still being missing....

Two haredi teens made headlines this week - one for being found, and one for still being missing....

Despite commitment after Holocaust to prevent further genocides, they continue to take place -- in part due to misunderstanding about how they happen and how to prevent themDespite commitment after Holocaust to prevent further genocides, they continue to ...

BRUSSELS, Dec 3 (KUNA) -- The European Union Saturday said it is "greatly concerned" about the increasing level of violence in the occupied West Bank. During the last days alone, 10 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops, said EU High Rep...

Tukey's presidential spokesman says Ankara will target the PKK, YPG and PYD forces to protect its borders....

LONDON (Reuters) The historic St Edward's Crown, which has been the centrepiece of the coronation of monarchs in England for more than 350 years, has been removed from the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation of King Charles III next May,...

Moshe Lador slams Likud leader for forming coalition with lawmakers pushing to neuter judicial authority, says he is doing it 'for one unequivocal reason'Moshe Lador slams Likud leader for forming coalition with lawmakers pushing to neuter judicia...

WHO says gaps in testing and vaccination could allow dangerous variants to emerge....

Terrorists block road with burning tires, hurl rocks at tour guide driving home for weekend....

Terrorists block road with burning tires, hurl rocks at tour guide driving home for weekend....

The area is experiencing its driest period in almost a half-century, affecting more than 3,000 communities....

Doha: Argentina held on to clinch a nervy 2 1 win over Australia in the Round of 16 tie of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium......

The night is expected to be partly cloudy, with strong easterly winds in Israel's northern region....

Twice-champions Argentina beat off a late fightback by Australia to win 2-1 and set up a meeting with the Netherlands....

Netanyahu said planning to tightly control Avi Maoz's programming after public outcry; Lapid launches hotline to help schools avoid far-rightist's 'dark, homophobic doctrine'Netanyahu said planning to tightly control Avi Maoz's program...

Brother of Arab groom who was seriously injured in shooting says there was 'no quarrel,' shooters 'didn't go according to Bedouin law.'...

Brother of Arab groom who was seriously injured in shooting says there was 'no quarrel,' shooters 'didn't go according to Bedouin law.'...

Brother of Arab groom who was seriously injured in shooting says there was 'no quarrel,' shooters 'didn't go according to Bedouin law.'...

State residents argued ban would violate their religious rights on when they believe terminating pregnancy is acceptableState residents argued ban would violate their religious rights on when they believe terminating pregnancy is acceptable...

A 28-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured this evening (Saturday night) in an accident in Ein Kaniya on the slopes of Mount Hermon. MDA paramedics gave him medical treatment and evacuated him by helicopter to the hospital....