The Indian government Wednesday issued an executive order making the Islamic practice of “instant divorce” a criminal offence punishable by up to three years in prison. The controversial
Source: Al Arabiya
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Imran Khan: Saudi Arabia has helped Pakistan whenever needed
Pakistan’s Imran Khan has reaffirmed Islamabad’s support of Saudi Arabia during his maiden foreign visit to Riyadh as prime minister. Khan made the statement on Wednesday in an exclusive
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Imran Khan: Saudi Arabia has helped Pakistan whenever needed
Thousands of UN employees in Gaza protest job cuts
Thousands of employees of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees protested in Gaza on Wednesday against forced redundancies as a result of US funding cuts, announcing a one-day strike next
Source: Al Arabiya
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IN PICTURES: Saudi King Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has received Pakistan's Imran Khan, who is currently on his maiden tour as prime minister, in Jeddah on Wednesday. Khan has reaffirmed Islamabad’s support of Saudi
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: IN PICTURES: Saudi King Salman receives Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan
Police thwart attempted terror attack on Yom Kippur
The incident occurred on HaNeviim Street, near the Old City, according to Police Foreign Press Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Police thwart attempted terror attack on Yom Kippur
Iraq's Abadi under fire from pro-Iran political factions
Pro-Iranian factions within Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units are taking advantage of the bloody events in Basra to prevent the prime minister from winning a second term, accusing him of being under US influence.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq's Abadi under fire from pro-Iran political factions
Washington ramps up diplomatic efforts to stave off Idlib operation
The new US Syria diplomatic team ramps up diplomacy as it tries to bolster Turkish and European efforts to avert assault on Idlib.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Washington ramps up diplomatic efforts to stave off Idlib operation
Small Lebanese craft brewers introduce big new tastes in beer
Micro and craft breweries are paving the way for locally made Lebanese beer by working around the lack of traditional ingredients and doing what they can to avoid contributing to the Lebanon's persistent environmental problems.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Small Lebanese craft brewers introduce big new tastes in beer
Low-income Turks take early crisis blows
Turkey’s economic turmoil is already bruising millions of minimum wage earners, who are grappling with a flurry of price hikes and the prospect of losing jobs.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Low-income Turks take early crisis blows
Russia, Germany at loggerheads over Idlib
Germany has recently engaged with the United States, the UK and France to take a stronger stance on Syria. But as Chancellor Merkel encounters strong domestic opposition on potential military action in Syria, the significance of engaging with Russia increases.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia, Germany at loggerheads over Idlib