BBC staffers reveal editor’s role in whitewashing Israeli war crimes in Gaza
BBC staffers have revealed that editor Raffi Berg exercises full control over the outlet’s online reporting on Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, ensuring all coverage favors Israel, according to a new report. Drop Site News, in a report published on December 28,
US dollar settles at KD 0.308
KUWAIT, Dec 28 (KUNA) -- The US dollar exchange rate against the Kuwaiti dinar
At least 124 perish in passenger plane crash in S. Korea's Muan
(updating) TOKYO, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- At least 124 people have died and two were rescued after a Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people erupted in flames as it went off the runway and hit a wall at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on
Mother of child with Down syndrome pushes for better care in Sri Lanka
ABU DHABI // The mother of a little boy with Down syndrome is working to raise care standards in her native Sri Lanka to match those in Abu Dhabi. Chandani Desilva was home on holiday in 2011 when she realised just how lucky she was that her son Joshua had
Syrian intelligence to be restructured: Official
Syria’s General Intelligence chief, Anas Hattab, announced Saturday that security institutions, accused of oppressing the population for more than 50 years under the ousted regime, will be restructured in alignment with their original purposes. Speaking
Lebanon condemns Israeli military destruction of farmland
Lebanon on Saturday condemned Israeli attacks targeting agriculture and the destruction of a sapling propagation project implemented in Wadi Houjeir with support from the UN World Food Program (WFP) and funding from the EU. Lebanon’s National News Agency
Israeli prime minister to undergo prostate surgery Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo prostate surgery Sunday due to a urinary tract infection, according to the Prime Minister’s
Israel violates cease-fire with Lebanon 6 times on 32nd day
The Israeli military violated the cease-fire with Lebanon six times on its 32nd day, marking ongoing tensions in the region, the authorities said on Saturday. Since the cease-fire was declared on November 27, the Israeli army has committed a total of 325
Human rights monitor reveals ‘harrowing’ testimonies of Israeli violations in northern Gaza
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor revealed Saturday that it received "harrowing" testimonies documenting serious crimes committed by the Israeli army against Palestinian civilians during its raid on the Kamal Adwan Hospital and surrounding areas in
Israel exploiting international failure to continue genocide, deportation in Gaza: Palestine
Palestine accused Israel on Saturday of exploiting the failure of the UN Security Council to uphold its legal responsibilities toward the Gaza Strip. The Foreign Ministry emphasized that the genocide, which has persisted for more than 14 months, is intended to
Qatar, Hamas discuss ways to advance Gaza cease-fire talks
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman discussed Saturday developments in the Gaza Strip’s cease-fire negotiations and ways to advance them with a delegation from Hamas. The Foreign Ministry said that bin Abdulrahman
Yemeni forces down US MQ-9 Reaper drone over al-Bayda
The Yemeni Armed Forces says they have successfully shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone which was conducting “hostile missions” over the central al-Bayda province. In a statement released on Saturday, the Yemeni military announced that air defenses
Israel advances into southern Lebanon burning houses: Lebanese army
The Lebanese army announced Saturday that Israeli forces advanced into the towns of Qantara and Taybeh in the Marjayoun district in southern Lebanon, where they set fire to homes. "As part of the ongoing Israeli enemy's violations of the cease-fire agreement
Israeli army to expand military offensive in Gaza: Media report
The Israeli army said Saturday that it intends to escalate its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, further intensifying the genocide it has been committing with US support for more than 14 months. The Israeli website, Walla, quoted unnamed military sources
VAR technology .. a decisive innovation in world of football
Photo feature by Hamad Al-Mutairi KUWAIT, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology is an innovation that has
Customs thwarts major drug smuggling, illegal entry attempt
KUWAIT, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Interior announced that, as part of the General Administration of Customs' efforts to combat drug smuggling, customs officers at air cargo and express mail centers
Houthi group says it shot down US drone above central Yemen
The Houthi group said Saturday that it downed a large US MQ-9 drone above central Yemen. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group’s forces "managed to shoot down a US MQ-9 drone while it was carrying out
Bahraini security official meets new Syrian administration leader, reaffirms support for transition
A Bahraini security official met Saturday with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, leader of the new Syrian administration in Damascus, reaffirming Manama's support for a comprehensive transitional process in Syria. The Bahrain News Agency (BNA) said Al-Sharaa met at the
Multi-million dirham autism centre to open in Dubai
DUBAI // A multimillion-dirham centre to help hundreds of autistic adults and children is due to open next week. The Doris Duan-Young Autism Centre aims to provide early intervention, speech and behavioural therapy, and vocational training for people with
Blacktip reef sharks spotted swimming close to shore in RAK marina
A school of blacktip reef sharks visited Ras Al Khaimah shores on Wednesday. Around 11 sharks, easily
‘34th European Arab Medical Congress’ spotlights healthcare innovation
The Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies (ESCRS), a subsidiary of the Emirates Science and Research Foundation, has organized the 34th European Arab Medical Congress. The event, held in collaboration with the Zayed Higher Organization for People of
12 more Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli attacks on northern, southern Gaza
At least a dozen more Palestinians were killed and others injured on Saturday in fresh Israeli airstrikes on the northern and southern Gaza Strip. Gaza civil defense teams managed to recover the bodies of two Palestinians and three others injured following an
Female Palestinian journalist shot dead as PA forces raid Jenin refugee camp
A female Palestinian journalist has been killed after she was shot in the head during a raid by the Palestinian Authority (PA) forces at the Jenin refugee camp in the northern occupied West Bank. The family of Shaza al-Sabbagh said their daughter was on the
