Despite the Gulf state launching various initiatives to become more eco-friendly it’s carbon footprint remains one of the highest. Qatar’s private vehicle registrations in November witnessed a 29.9% increase in comparison to the same period the previous year, according to data from the Planning and Statistics Authority . The PSA’s report states that 4,335 private ..
Source: Albawaba
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TAU-IDF establish air and space power center
Named the Elrom Center, the new think tank opened its door at the end of last week and is the first of its kind in Israel in this area of research.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Meteor explosion may have caused Pittsburgh boom on New Year's
It has yet to officially be confirmed if a meteor explosion caused such a loud boom that it even caused the ground to tremble and windows to rattle, but it is the most likely explanation.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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New York-born Elihu Katz, a founder of television in Israel, dies at 95
Katz is widely acknowledged to be one of the founding fathers of regular television broadcasts in Israel and was director of Israel Television (now replaced by KAN 11) from 1967-69.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: New York-born Elihu Katz, a founder of television in Israel, dies at 95
Security cabinet gives final approval to boost ‘Yamam’ funding
Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev: "Don’t mess with them."
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Government set to pass electricity bill into law Monday
Coalition crisis threatened over imported fruit.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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ISIS attack on Syrian military vehicle kills 5 and injures 20 soldiers: Report
Five Syrian soldiers were killed and 20 injured in a rocket attack by ISIS militants on a military transport bus on Sunday in the east of the country at approximately 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT), Syrian state media said on Monday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.ISIS, the hardline group that declared a caliphate straddling parts of Syria and Iraq in 2014, has lost all territory that was under its control in 2019.However, the group continues to wage a low-level insurgency in both countries.Read more: Saudi Arabia executes man for planning attack under direction of ISISUS lauds Saudi Arabia as strong, ‘very capable’ partner in fight against terrorISIS in Afghanistan ‘under control’: Taliban
Source: Al Arabiya
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Six killed in suspected Shabaab attack in Kenya: Official
Six people have been killed and homes torched in an attack Monday by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region that borders Somalia, a local government official said.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“I confirm that we had an attack suspected to be by al-Shabaab at a place known as Widhu, and we have lost six people. One was shot dead and we also have others who were burnt,” said Lamu County Commissioner Irungu Macharia.“Our security forces are pursuing them, and we urge support from locals to help us because when we work together we succeed.”Al-Shabaab fighters have staged several large-scale attacks inside Kenya in retaliation for Nairobi sending troops into Somalia in 2011 as part of an African Union force to degrade the extremists.The al-Qaeda-linked group is seeking to overthrow the internationally-backed government in Mogadishu, and controls swathes of southern Somalia from where it regularly launches attacks in the capital and elsewhere.The Lamu region, which includes popular tourist beach destination Lamu Island, lies close to the Somali frontier and has suffered frequent attacks, often carried out with roadside bombs.Read more: Somalia’s al-Shabaab fighters attack town near capital, kill 7, say police, residentsUAE bans travelers from Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria over COVID-19 concernsUN top court sides mostly with Somalia in border dispute with Kenya
Source: Al Arabiya
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Houthi militia hijacks UAE-flagged cargo ship carrying medical supplies: Report
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has hijacked the United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo ship Rawabi off the city of Hodeidah, according to an Arab Coalition spokesperson quoted in a statement from SPA.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The ship was carrying medical equipment for a Saudi field hospital on Socotra Island, and was heading towards the port of Jazan, the statement said.The coalition called on the Houthis to immediately surrender the ship, adding that it will take all necessary measures to deal with the “piracy”.Fighting between the coalition and the Houthi militia has intensified in recent months.On Sunday, coalition forces carried out air strikes on four targets on Yemen’s capital Sanaa that it said were storage facilities for drones and launch pads.On Saturday, December 25, a coalition strike killed three members of the Iran-backed Houthi militia traveling in a military vehicle northwest of the city.On Friday, December 24, the coalition said a Houthi projectile that hit the Saudi city of Jazan led to the killing of two civilians -- a Saudi national and a Yemeni resident.The Houthis have also stepped up drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia as their offensive on the strategically-important city of Marib continues.Read more: Arab Coalition carries out air strikes on four targets in SanaaArab Coalition airstrikes destroy vehicle killing three Houthi militiaArab Coalition says destroyed drone targeting Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport
Source: Al Arabiya
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Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince directs treatment for Afghan boy, three, with cancer
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, has helped arrange medical treatment for Muhammad Aamir Dawood, a three-year-old Afghan boy who is suffering from cancer.Currently residing at the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed ordered to transfer Muhammad to the US to get the necessary treatment, state news agency WAM reported on Monday.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Under the directives of Sheikh Mohamed, Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, visited the Afghan child at his residence in the Emirates Humanitarian City.Sheikh Theyab also met with a number of Afghan families who are temporarily hosted by the Emirates Humanitarian City and talked to them about their stay in the city and the services provided to them.The families expressed their great happiness and gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the hospitality extended to them during their stay, WAM reported.Sheikh Theyab added that the UAE would remain a symbol of help and support in times of trouble and a source of inspiration when it comes to humanitarian work.Emirates Humanitarian City was established in 2020 and designed to ensure privacy and meet the best standards of security and safety. Its external squares include a number of playgrounds and entertainment facilities for children and adults, in addition to a preventive health center and provisions of medicine, food and other necessities.The UAE helped tens of thousands people who led Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban regaining control of their country and facilitated the evacuation to countries around the world.Read more:Diplomat in the UAE rescues baby bird for young Afghan refugee
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince directs treatment for Afghan boy, three, with cancer