Coalition spokesman says drones directed at civilian targets in border city in first such incident since late March. The Saudi-led coalition engaged in Yemen has said its forces intercepted and
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Egypt says 18 suspected armed fighters killed in Sinai firefight
Security forces find automatic weapons, explosive belts and devices in armed men’s possession, says Cairo. Egypt’s interior ministry has said 18 suspected armed group members were killed in North Sinai
How Jordan is flattening its COVID-19 curve
Experts say preemptive steps and drastic containment measures appear to be paying off in the fight against coronavirus. Jordan has eased tight lockdown restrictions in several southern provinces where no
COVID-19: Lebanon municipalities 'discriminate' against refugees
Human Rights Watch says refugees subjected to curfews that do not apply to other foreigners or Lebanese citizens. Beirut, Lebanon – Nearly two dozen Lebanese municipalities have implemented restrictions targeting
Turkey and Russia hold joint patrols in Syria's Idlib
The operation around the rebel-held enclave is part of agreement reached last year, Turkish defence minister says. Turkey and Russia have launched joint patrols in Idlib province, the Syrian opposition’s last major bastion in the
Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is a state 'only of the Jewish people'
Israeli prime minister admits the state is not one for ‘all of its citizens’ in response to a critical Instagram post. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is “not a
Al-Aqsa compound 'calm' for Friday prayers amid tensions
More than 40,000 Palestinians performed Friday prayers inside Al-Aqsa compound amid Israeli-issued bans on 140 others. Israeli forces have beefed up security in and around the Old City of Jerusalem,
Women in Iraq push to criminalise domestic violence
For almost a decade, women have been encouraging their parliament to pass a law that would criminalise domestic violence and they hope this year will be different. Domestic violence has
Renowned Egyptian news photographer Shawkan released from prison
Mahmoud Abu Zeid, better known as Shawkan, was arrested while covering a crackdown on anti-military protests in 2013. Award-winning Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, widely known as Shawkan, has been
Palestine, Golan Heights take centre stage at Arab League summit
No further action announced as leaders stress ‘support for Syria’s right’ over Golan, push for Palestinian statehood. Tunis, Tunisia – The Arab League has rejected the United States’s recognition of