Syrian truce backed by Russia and Turkey has been announced
The Syrian government and its most important ally, Russia, announced on Thursday that they had reached a cease-fire agreement with rebels in Syria and Turkey,…
Saudi Arabia tightens noose on smokers
Saudi Arabia’s decision to impose 100 percent value added tax (VAT) on tobacco and its products will bring down the number of smokers in the…
David Beckham gets bus card in Turkey’s Izmir but Brad Pitt, Adriana Lima, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Deep, Al Pacino left out
İzmir’s public transport authority, ESHOT, has canceled a number of transport cards after a male student was spotted using retired footballer David Beckham’s picture on…
New York: Members of Orthodox Jewish group protest against Israeli settlements – Photos
Members of Orthodox Jews hold banners during a protest to celebrate UN decision to condemn Israeli settlements outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan borough…
Armenia reports casualties during clashes with Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has no information about the armed clash, allegedly taking place on the border with Armenia. This is what the head of…
Egypt: First female bodyguard smashes gender barriers – Photo
In a male-dominated career, Hind Wajih has managed to break the mold and become the first certified female bodyguard in Egypt and the Middle East….
Ancient Azerbaijani carpets will be exhibited in Dubai
The 22nd edition of Dubai Customs Carpet and Art Oasis starts today Thursday 29th December 2016. The doors will open for visitors and shoppers from…
Istanbul: Journalist Ahmet Şık detained
Police detained prominent Turkish journalist Ahmet Şık in Istanbul on Dec. 29 as part of an investigation launched by the Istanbul Public Prosecutor’s Office. Şık…
Dubai real estate surges, Abu Dhabi takes a step back
UAE Market Report November 2016 The real estate markets of the two main emirates of the UAE exhibited differing trends over the course of November…
Netanyahu to be investigated for bribery, fraud
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has reportedly approved a full criminal investigation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into allegations of bribery and fraud. Netanyahu will be…