Switzerland ‘burqa ban’ law comes into effect
The government of Switzerland implemented the “burqa ban” on Wednesday, January 1, a controversial measure aimed at curbing public displays…
Saudi Arabia executes six Iranians for drug trafficking
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, January 1, executed six Iranians sentenced for drug trafficking….
Palestine suspends Al Jazeera channel’s operations in West Bank
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Wednesday, January 1, temporarily suspended all operations of Qatari television Al Jazeera in the occupied…
Former Israel Defence Minister Gallant resigns from Knesset
Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, January 1, announced his resignation from the country’s parliament (Knesset). Gallant’s decision…
Ban on single-use plastic products comes into force in Dubai
A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban…
16,000 Indian workers replace Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024
Around 16,000 Indian workers have replaced Palestinians in Israel’s construction sector in 2024, as part of the Israeli government’s strategy….
IDF confirms killing of Hamas Commander
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas’ Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a…
Burj Khalifa rings in 2025 with thrilling fireworks
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the places that knows how to ring in the new year in…
New York police nab suspect in death of woman found on fire in subway car
New York City Police announced Sunday they have in custody a “person of interest” in the early morning death of…
Putin says Russia does not lose desire to improve ties with US
Russia has not lost the desire to improve its relations with the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an…
Dubai Crown Prince to provide prosthetic limbs for Palestinian boy
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has pledged to provide prosthetic…
Pakistan faces visa ban from Gulf countries following criminal allegations
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and several other Gulf countries have imposed an indefinite ban on granting visas…