Bahrain court orders main Shiite party dissolved
A court in Bahrain ordered the country’s main Shiite opposition group to be dissolved on Sunday, local media reported, deepening a crackdown on dissent in…
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Israel claims partial victory as UNESCO delays vote to erase Jewish ties to Temple Mount
The failed Turkish coup over the weekend delayed until October a UNESCO vote on Jerusalem that ignores Jewish ties to the Temple Mount. The 21-members…
U.S., Turkey on a Collision Course Over Ankara’s Demand for U.S.-Based Cleric
The Obama administration appeared to be on a collision course with a key ally after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded the extradition of an…
Erdogan: Turkey coup bid ‘an act of treason’ latest
Government says 2,839 military personnel detained as coup put down despite pockets of resistance holding out in Ankara. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken defiantly…
Qatar denounces military coup attempt in Turkey
Qatar condemned on Saturday an attempted military coup and said the emir telephoned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to express support for measures taken by the…
Emirates, Etihad airways cancel flights to Turkey
Residents advised to delay travel; UAE citizens advised to stay indoors in Turkey The Emirates Airlines has announced cancellation of two of its Turkey-bound flights,…
A Quick Guide to Dubai’s Markets
The textile market in Dubai offers all sorts of interesting and exotic treasures. In a city that’s known for its over-the-top mega malls and is…
Turkish coup quashed, 194 reported killed in clashes
A bloody coup attempt by a large number of soldiers, including high-ranking generals was quashed by the security forces on July 16 as hundreds of…
Turkish ‘Black Hawk’ military helicopter lands in Alexandroupoli
Pro-coup passengers ask for political asylum A Turkish ‘black hawk’ military helicopter has landed at Alexandroupoli, northern Greece, after requesting for permission from Greek authorities….
Yemen govt delegation eschews Kuwait-hosted peace talks
UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh on Friday evening headed to Saudi capital Riyadh in an effort to persuade a Yemeni government delegation to…