In addition to a shooting attack, an arms smuggling attempt in Israel's south was thwarted by the IDF and West Bank rock throwers were arrested by Border Police.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Armed group opens fire towards IDF soldiers at West Bank checkpoint
Expo 2020 Dubai: 90-minute opening ceremony to feature hundreds of performers
Headline acts to be announced shortly..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Expo 2020 Dubai: 90-minute opening ceremony to feature hundreds of performers
US issues fresh sanctions on Hezbollah linked individuals
The United States sanctioned four individuals it said had ties to Hezbollah, according to a post on the Treasury website..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US issues fresh sanctions on Hezbollah linked individuals
No plans for US, Iran to meet at UN next week: US envoy
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has no plans to meet with his new Iranian counterpart next week at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York, US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Friday.Indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Vienna on reviving a 2015 deal, aimed at curbing Iran’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon, stopped in June. Tehran has said its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes only.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Iran’s hardline president, Ebrahim Raisi, took office in August and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian is due to travel to New York for the UN General Assembly. “We have been engaged with the Iranians and in Vienna, and those discussions will continue,” Thomas-Greenfield, told reporters.“We have not made any direct plans for bilateral meetings while they are here, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t see value in having discussions with the Iranians because we do want to move forward on issues related to the JCPOA,” she said.The nuclear deal between Iran, the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China is referred to as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Under the agreement Iran accepted curbs on its nuclear program in return for a lifting of many foreign sanctions against it.However, former US President Donald Trump abandoned the pact in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions, prompting Tehran to start violating some of the nuclear limits in 2019.Read more: Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, should return to JCPOA talks: US official
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: No plans for US, Iran to meet at UN next week: US envoy
More than three million Israelis have received a third COVID vaccine
Health Ministry D-G: Vaccine is most effect means of fighting coronavirus.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: More than three million Israelis have received a third COVID vaccine
Saudi Crown Prince, Qatari emir and top UAE security official meet in Red Sea
Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates met in the Red Sea Friday, a Saudi official said.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed were pictured after having a “cordial” meeting in the Red Sea, tweeted Bader Al Asaker, the director of the Crown Prince’s office.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Crown Prince, Qatari emir and top UAE security official meet in Red Sea
Jidar, Rabat’s street art festival draws international attention
“Jidar – Rabat Street Art Festival” will hold its sixth session, September 16-26, organised by the “Le Boulevard” association and with the participation of more than 20 artists from Morocco and around the world..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Jidar, Rabat’s street art festival draws international attention
A -4 degree Celsuis run in Dubai’s scorching summer
Hundreds of residents join snow sports competition at Ski Dubai..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: A -4 degree Celsuis run in Dubai’s scorching summer
Lebanon records 857 COVID-19 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours
Lebanon registered 857 coronavirus cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported Friday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon records 857 COVID-19 cases, four deaths in last 24 hours
Iran joins China, Russia in Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Iran has been upgraded to permanent member status in the Eurasian alliance, of which Turkey is also a partner.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran joins China, Russia in Shanghai Cooperation Organization