The UAE has reportedly unblocked several Qatari news websites following the 2017 Gulf Cooperation Council crisis as Doha News remains embargoed..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE unblocks Al Jazeera, Qatar news sites as Doha News remains embargoed
UAE astronaut adjusts to life in space station, talks to Dubai ruler
He is the second UAE astronaut to fly into space and the first from the Arab world to be assigned to a long space flight; the others stayed for about a week. He will be up there until September..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE astronaut adjusts to life in space station, talks to Dubai ruler
Women face added burdens after Turkey's quake disaster
A top United Nations official said on Tuesday that the damage alone amounted to more than $100 billion, with extra money needed for recovery costs..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Women face added burdens after Turkey's quake disaster
Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Hardships for Iraqis
The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to those targeted by U.S. sanctions on Iran, Syria and Russia. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for business or travel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Hardships for Iraqis
Turkish opposition to announce election candidate but signs of discord linger
Media reports said party leaders largely voiced support for Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the leader of Republican People’s Party (CHP), although they said there was still opposition to his candidacy within the IYI Party of Meral Aksener..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkish opposition to announce election candidate but signs of discord linger
Impunity reigns for perpetrators of settler violence
Huwara attacks were a reminder that settler violence is endemic..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Impunity reigns for perpetrators of settler violence
Belarus: Sentencing of human rights defenders a ‘blatant retaliation’ for their work Belarus: Sentencing of human rights defenders a ‘blatant retaliation’ for their work
Bialiatski Stefanovich and Labkovich, have been falsely charged with “smuggling large sums of money and financing group activities that grossly violated public order”. They have all been held in custody since July 2021, while exiled co-defendant Dzmitry Salauyou was sentenced to eight years in absentia..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Belarus: Sentencing of human rights defenders a ‘blatant retaliation’ for their work Belarus: Sentencing of human rights defenders a ‘blatant retaliation’ for their work
Turkey, United Arab Emirates sign trade agreement, set to 'open more doors'
“The $10 billion fund is attracting a lot of investments from the UAE, but at the same time this CEPA will open more doors, because there will be proper mechanisms for choosing projects and investments,”..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey, United Arab Emirates sign trade agreement, set to 'open more doors'
Israeli Jews love Cyprus, but there is a religious equality battle
Cyprus is an Orthodox Christian state. All minority faiths, including Jews, face major challenges in obtaining religious equality.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli Jews love Cyprus, but there is a religious equality battle
Israeli NGOs bring aid to those in need in India
The Gabriel Project Mumbai (GPM) NGO brings aid to Mumbai, Kalwai and tribal areas. Heroes for Life brings Israeli backpackers as volunteers.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli NGOs bring aid to those in need in India