News

6 November 2019
Israel deports director of HRW amid growing criticism for violations of human rights
Israel’s Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to deport the director of Human Rights Watch in Israel for his alleged support to a boycott movement....
Read more
6 November 2019
The Head of UNRWA resigns amid investigations of mismanagement
Pierre Krahenbuhl, the Commissioner-General of the UN Work Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has resigned on 6 November due to ongoing investigations on mismanagement matters. ...
Read more
6 November 2019
Nuclear crisis with Iran deepens as it announces the resumption of uranium enrichment activities
On 6 November Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced that it will begin injecting uranium gas into more than 1,000 centrifuges at the underground Fordow nuclear plant. ...
Read more
6 November 2019
The EU Parliament debates the EU-Turkey facility
A joint meeting of the committees on Civil Liberties (LIBE), Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Development (DEVE) took place to discuss the EU-Turkey facility and the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey. ...
Read more
5 November 2019
The Yemeni Government and the Southern Transitional Council reach a peace agreement
The internationally recognized Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council (STEC) reached an agreement on 5 October in Riyadh to stop the infighting between the two factions, building upon the initial one agreed on 25 October....
Read more
4 November 2019
Turkey to send back ISIS prisoners despite Western countries’ refusal
Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Solyu announced on 4 November that Turkey will send back ISIS prisoners to their countries of origin, even if their citizenship has been revoked. ...
Read more
4 November 2019
Jordan-Saudi business forum aims to boost investment and commercial relations
The Jordan-Saudi business forum took place in Amman on 4 November, organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC)....
Read more
3 November 2019
The Italian vessel ‘Asso Trenta’ rescues 151 migrants off the Libyan coast
151 migrants, including 15 women and 15 minors, have been disembarked at the port of Pozzallo, in the island of Sicily from the Italian ship Asso Trenta, an offshore supply vessel....
Read more
3 November 2019
Saudi Arabia approves Aramco initial public offering
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company Aramco launched its initial public offering (IPO) on 3 November and will start accepting bids from investors on 17 November. ...
Read more
01 … 012 013 014 015 016 … 088
circle graphic