Thailand proposes cooperation plan as Saudi investment delegation visits Bangkok
BANGKOK: Authorities in Thailand on Tuesday proposed a bilateral cooperation plan to strengthen the country’s newly restored relations with Saudi Arabia, a government spokesperson said, as a high-profile investment delegation…
More than 70,000 UK university staff to strike for three days over pay — union
LONDON: More than 70,000 university staff at 150 British universities will strike for three days in November over pay, working conditions and pensions, the University and College Union (UCU) said…
Sixth ‘Saudi-Japan Vision 2030’ Ministerial Meeting takes place in Tokyo
TOKYO: The Sixth “Saudi-Japan Vision 2030” Ministerial Meeting was held in Tokyo on Tuesday under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Investment and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade…
Yemen military leader gunned down in Marib
AL-MUKALLA: A Yemeni military leader who had fought the Iran-backed Houthis for the past seven years was assassinated on Tuesday in the central city of Marib, while local human rights…
Palestinians alarmed Ben-Gvir in new Israeli Cabinet might abuse prisoners
RAMALLAH: Palestine’s factions have agreed to draw up a comprehensive plan, which includes escalating resistance in various areas of the West Bank and preparing for strikes inside prisons, which may…
Record number of foreigners repatriated from Daesh camps in Syria this year
QAMISHLI: Repatriations of foreign woman and children affiliated to Daesh from detention camps in northeast Syria hit a record high in 2022, Kurdish authorities said on Tuesday. Thousands of foreigners…
Israeli dies after West Bank stabbing, Palestinian held
JERUSALEM: An Israeli store-owner has died after being stabbed in the occupied West Bank two weeks ago, his family said on Tuesday, bringing Israel’s death toll from Palestinian attacks this…
Iran’s judiciary says it will deal firmly with protesters
DUBAI: Iran’s courts will deal firmly with anyone who causes disruption or commits crimes during a wave of anti-government protests, the judiciary said on Tuesday, signalling the authorities intend to…
French far-right party elects new leader to replace Le Pen
PARIS: Jordan Bardella was elected Saturday to replace Marine Le Pen as president of France’s leading far-right party, a symbolic changing of the guard that comes at a crucial time…
Yemeni push forces Al-Qaeda out of Abyan valley hideout
AL-MUKALLA: Yemeni military forces have advanced into a large valley in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan to dislodge Al-Qaeda militants who have long used the area for recruiting, storing arms…