93 Houthis among 140 dead in battle for Marib
More than 140 rebels and pro-government troops have been killed this week as fighting intensifies for Yemen’s strategic northern city of Marib, military and medical sources told AFP Friday. At…
US implores Iran to return to nuke talks without delay
The Biden administration is imploring Iran to quickly return to talks on its nuclear program after a three-month hiatus caused by its government transition, warning that the window for negotiations…
Indian women set sights on new military roles as court opens top ranks to female soldiers
NEW DELHI: Women in India have welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Wednesday that will make it easier for females to join the military from November — a significant…
UN summit tackles ‘failing’ global food system
UN officials and world leaders at a UN summit have issued an urgent warning over the future of the global food system, and pledged to work together to ensure it…
Sudan’s military strikes out at civilian politicians after the coup attempt
Sudanese military leaders said on Wednesday the civilian politicians they share power with had opened the door to a coup attempt by neglecting public welfare while they were consumed by…
Egyptian and Russian foreign ministers discuss strategic relations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov discussed strategic relations between the two countries, as well as Syria, Libya, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In a statement…
Israeli to face trial on 70 sex abuse charges in Australia
MELBOURNE: A former school principal who was extradited from Israel after a six-year legal battle was ordered to stand trial on Thursday on 70 charges of child sex abuse. Malka…
Salih calls for respect for Iraqi sovereignty
WASHINGTON D.C.: Iraqi President Barham Salih said his country should not be used as a proxy by its more powerful neighbors Iran and Turkey to settle regional conflicts. Speaking at…
Clashes between Houthi militia and government forces kill 35
Flighting flared up this week between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in the country’s southern province of Shabwa, killing 35 from both sides, tribal leaders and security officials said…
Blinken, Egypt’s FM hold talks in New York
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common interest. The meeting took place in…