Roads and Transport Authority launches a ferry service to commute passengers between Dubai and Sharjah
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai, Sharjah reveal ferry plan to ease commuter congestion
Cyprus police granted six day extension to detain gang-rape suspects
Police had originally requested eight additional days.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Cyprus police granted six day extension to detain gang-rape suspects
55 bodies recovered after Mediterranean shipwreck
"The worst Mediterranean tragedy of this year has just occurred," UNHCR head Filippo Grandi said in a tweet.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 55 bodies recovered after Mediterranean shipwreck
Freedom of repression: Lebanon’s Christian inquisitors invoke ‘blasphemy’ laws to punish gay-fronted band Mashrou’ Leila
Analysis: The crackdown on Lebanese indie band Mashrou' Leila over their pro LGBT+ rights stance and lyrics deemed 'offensive' to Christianity could set a dangerous precedent, writes Kareem Chehayeb..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Freedom of repression: Lebanon’s Christian inquisitors invoke ‘blasphemy’ laws to punish gay-fronted band Mashrou’ Leila
Algerian football star Mahrez apologizes for ‘insulting’ Egyptian PM
A week after video appeared of the Algerian football star turning his back on Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly at the Africa Cup of Nations closing ceremony, Mahrez has apologized..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algerian football star Mahrez apologizes for ‘insulting’ Egyptian PM
Palestinians skeptical about Abbas's move to 'halt' agreements with Israel
The decision to “halt work” on all agreements with Israel was announced on Thursday night by PA President Mahmoud Abbas during an emergency meeting of the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinians skeptical about Abbas's move to 'halt' agreements with Israel
Up to 150 feared dead in 'year's worst Mediterranean tragedy'
Two boats carrying about 300 people capsized off Libya's coast, with scores, including children, feared drowned..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Up to 150 feared dead in 'year's worst Mediterranean tragedy'
Saudi family blames PUBG for daughter’s suicide
The death of a 17-year-old girl, who reportedly committed suicide in Bisha city, is being investigated by Saudi’s Public Attorney office..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi family blames PUBG for daughter’s suicide
One Palestinian dead, 56 wounded at weekly Gaza riots
The report specifies that 38 of those injured were cause by live ammunition fire, 22 of the injured were children and three were women.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: One Palestinian dead, 56 wounded at weekly Gaza riots
3-year-old almost drowns in Eilat, paramedics perform CPR
The toddler is now at Yoseftal Hospital where she is in a critical condition.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 3-year-old almost drowns in Eilat, paramedics perform CPR