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June 15, 2022

Iran’s labour minister resigns amid protests against rising living costs

Iran’s labour minister resigned yesterday amid daily nationwide protests by pensioners, merchants and workers against soaring living costs, Reuters reported. The agency said while it was not clear if Hojatollah Abdolmaleki’s...

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June 15, 2022

Israel transfers Ahmad Manasra to hospital after mental health deterioration

The Israel Prison Service on Monday transferred detained Palestinian minor Ahmad Manasra to Ramle Prison Hospital after his mental health deteriorated, his defence team disclosed. “The Israeli prosecution informed...

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June 15, 2022

HRW: Israel’s siege on Gaza part of its ‘apartheid and persecution’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has described Israel’s siege on the Gaza Strip as part of its “crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution,” a report issued on Monday said. “Israel’s sweeping restrictions...

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June 15, 2022

Algeria president dismisses finance minister 3 months after appointing him

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune yesterday dismissed the Minister of Finance, Abderrahmane Raouya, only three months after appointing him. A statement issued by the Algerian presidency said: “After consulting the...

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June 15, 2022

Morocco, Algeria UN envoys exchange criticism over disputed Sahara region

Moroccan and Algerian officials at the United Nations exchanged criticism regarding the disputed Western Sahara region and the Polisario Front on Monday evening. This came during the United Nations...

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June 15, 2022

Kuwait condemns Israel’s violations against Palestinians

Kuwait yesterday condemned Israeli violations against Palestinians, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. This came in a statement delivered by Kuwait’s Permanent Representative to the UN and International Organisations, Jamal Al-Ghunaim, during...

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June 15, 2022

Sisi hails Saudi, UAE for ‘unconditionally’ supporting Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi yesterday praised Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for supporting Egypt as it struggles to contain the economic crisis resulting from the Russia-Ukraine...

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June 15, 2022

Israel killed 5,418 Palestinians in Gaza over 15 years, says rights group

Over the course of 15 years, Israeli military attacks have killed 5,418 Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, Al-Mezan Centre for Human Rights announced yesterday. In a report entitled...

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June 15, 2022

Egypt’s Sisi calls for ‘patience’ amid worsening economic conditions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi yesterday called on citizens to be “patient” as the country goes through tough economic conditions. “When Egypt’s income reaches $1 trillion a year, hold...

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June 14, 2022

Pakistan rescues 169 Shia pilgrims stranded in Syria

Pakistan has rescued and repatriated 169 of its citizens who were stranded in Syria, after they travelled to the country as Shia pilgrims. According to a statement by Pakistan...

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