Badra is one of Iraq’s largest oilfields, sitting in the eastern province of Wasit. It runs on a service model: the asset belongs to the Republic of Iraq, while an international consortium handles development, production and surface facilities. On the Russian side of the consortium, International L»»»

Dubai: Earlier this year, Lebanon’s leaders appeared closer than they had been in decades to achieving one of the country’s most elusive goals: Disarming Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia that has long operated as a state within a state. That effort has now largely stalled. According to a»»»

Israel has captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old Crusader fortress and a key vantage point in southern Lebanon, hailing the development as a “dramatic shift” in the ongoing campaign. The takeover of the site was announced on Sunday, when West Jerusalem circulated photos of Israeli and Golani Bri»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar arrived at the Sándor Palace, the official residence of President Tamás Sulyok, early this morning, after the deadline he had set for the head of state to resign voluntarily expired. Speaking at a press conference following their meeting, he made it clear that Mr Sulyok »»»

Kyrgyzstan is planning to legalize the hookah business. If the relevant draft law is adopted, the annual license fee for establishments could amount to around 150,000 soms. This was announced during a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on Labor, Social Security, Migration, Women’s and Family »»»

Vienna, June 1 (SANA) An Austrian court on Monday opened the trial of two former Syrian officials of the deposed regime accused of involvement in torture and the mistreatment of detainees during the early years of the Syrian revolution. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), prosecutors allege th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Casualties as Hezbollah attacked a gathering of Israeli army soldiers with an explosive-laden drone in southern Lebanon 01-0»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) announced the closure of Eidiya ATM service. It added that the total withdrawals went over QR161 million from all machines placed at 10 different locations. QCB set up a total of 52 ATMs that allowed users to withdraw Qatari Riyal bills in denominations of QR5,»»»

Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has announced the arrest of 160 citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of bribery, abuse of office and other corruption-related offences following a series of investigations across multiple government entities. The anti-graft a»»»

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the outcomes of its Hajj awareness and guidance programs, which have benefited millions of pilgrims. The initiatives, carried out from April 18 to May 31, were part of the ministry’s plan to educate pilgrims and enhance their understanding of Ha»»»

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. "We insist that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an essential condition for any deal aimed at ending the war," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqae»»»

A locomotive collided with a Hyundai Porter truck in Kara-Balta. The accident occurred today, June1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. at a railroad crossing. According to eyewitnesses, the truck driver attempted to cross the railroad despite a closed barrier and a red light. This resulted in a collision »»»

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, condemned what he described as the continued brutal Iranian attacks on Kuwait, saying the escalation threatens regional security at a time when diplomatic efforts were focused on ending conflicts and restoring stability acro»»»

Tunis, June 1 (TAP)- Thunderstorm cells and rain are expected on Monday afternoon in western regions before moving to areas in central eastern and southeastern Tunisia, the National Institute of Meteorology said.Localised heavy rain is forecast in...»»»

Dubai: For UAE residents travelling to India, that quick airport selfie or travel vlog could now carry stricter consequences. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced stricter rules on photography and videography at airports across India, warning that unauthorised filming in »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz issued on Monday a joint statement threatening to bomb the southern suburbs of Beirut, Dahiyeh, in what appears to be a green light by the Donald Trump Administration. “Following the repeated violations of the ceasefire in »»»

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had encouraged his US counterpart Donald Trump to pursue his "determined efforts" to reach a ceasefire deal with Iran to end the Middle East war. In a phone call on Sunday night, "I welcomed the determined efforts he is making to swiftly reach an»»»

NAIROBI: Hundreds of youths in Kenya’s central town of Nanyuki on Monday demonstrated against the establishment at the Laikipia Air Base of an Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus. The protests come two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the f»»»

Brazilian health authorities isolated two patients who recently arrived from African countries after they showed symptoms consistent with Ebola, officials said Friday, although one later tested negative. The move comes as the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles an outbreak that has surpassed 1»»»

The US conducted strikes on military sites in Iran’s ‌Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend in response to “aggressive Iranian actions”, the military said late ‌Sunday. Meanwhile Kuwaiti air defences on Monday intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks", its military said. Follow ou»»»

All types of fuel and lubricants increased in price in Kyrgyzstan in May. Diesel fuel bore the brunt of the increase, with the average price nationwide increasing by 3.07 soms in a month, data from the National Statistical Committee say. In the country’s two largest cities, Bishkek and Osh, fuel pr»»»

As Ethiopia prepares to hold its seventh General Elections on June 1, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party are widely expected to secure a landslide victory. But the stakes for him are high nonetheless: restoring stability and projecting an image of national unity. Critics warn»»»

Patients staying in a psychiatric hospital near Paris have been singing the praises of a novel treatment: spending time with therapy donkeys. Experts and patients say caring for the animals, which are known for their calm and social nature, helps improve emotional regulation, communication, social »»»

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Most Great, the Most High, who exalted the value of work and safeguarded the rights of workers. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the servant of Allah and Hi»»»

NIS - Spartak Subotica beat FMP Belgrade 76-73 (24-19, 17-15, 22-16, 5-18, 8-5) after overtime in the final of the F4 tournament of the Serbian men's basketball league (KLS) in Nis on Sunday to win the championship title for the first time in club history. Olivier Hanlan led the scoring for Spartak»»»

Israel's defense minister said Monday there would be "no calm in Beirut" if Hezbollah attacks continued and vowed to establish a military-controlled zone in the area of south Lebanon's Litani River. "The Dahieh in Beirut is no different from the communities in northern Israel -- if there is no calm»»»