Harsh weather is said to be hampering rescue efforts to find six other seamen from the Palau-flagged vessel still unaccounted for. Five have so far been rescued.
Iran's nuclear department has reportedly asked the UN's nuclear watchdog to abstain from publishing details on its nuclear program which could sow confusion among the international community - without elaborating.
Lebanon signs with Pfizer for 2.1 million vaccine doses
The Pfizer deal negotiated is said to be for $18 a dose, a price that takes into consideration Lebanon's economic troubles, and is expected to cover 20% of the population.
Human Rights Watch says Israel legally-obliged to vaccinate Palestinians
Human Rights Watch says that under the Geneva Convention, Israel must provide vaccinations to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in the same ...
UK vows to exhaust all efforts to free Zaghari-Ratcliffe
UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said his government had "intensified" negotiations to secure the "immediate" release of Nazanin ...
Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels
Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden's pick for national security advisor, tweeted that designating the Iran-aligned Houthis as terrorists would "impede diplomacy critical to end the war".
Iran threatens to sue Washington for 'illegal measures'
Iran’s Foreign Minister Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Islamic Republic sent a warning to the US for its 'illegal' measures against ...
Libya envoys 'to vote on proposal for new executive'
The head of the UN support mission in Libya said that Monday's vote was on a mechanism to choose a "temporary unified executive authority" until ...
Biden to scrap 'Muslim ban' on first day
Shortly after taking office in 2017, Donald Trump imposed travel restrictions barring entry to US for nationals from seven Muslim-majority ...
Five pro-Assad Palestinian fighters killed in clashes with IS
Five members of the pro-Assad Liwaa al-Quds Palestinian militia have been killed in clashes with the Islamic State extremist group in the Syrian ...
Morocco awards Trump for role in Israel normalisation deal
Morocco awarded President Donald Trump, Chief White House Adviser Jared Kushner and the US’ Middle East Envoy Avi Berkowitz for their role in ...
Official: Gunmen kill two women judges in Afghan capital
The killing of two women judges who worked for Afghanistan's high court comes amid a wave of targeted killings which the government have accused ...
Rohingya student group demands consultation in repatriation talks
“We don’t have lots of demands for repatriation. We just want our safety and security to be guaranteed, and the government of Myanmar should ...
France shuts more mosques ahead of ‘separatism bill’ debate
The French interior minister announced the closure of nine Muslim places of worship, one day before he met with French Muslim leaders to discuss ...
Iran deal architect named for Biden State Department
Wendy Sherman will serve as deputy secretary of state in the Biden administration.
Pompeo’s Yemen policy may cause 'worst famine in decades'
“Yemenis are crowding into markets and shops to stockpile whatever they can afford. Families are terrified that no more food or other supplies will make it into the country.”
Belgian court postpones verdict in Iran diplomat case
Diplomat Assadollah Assadi is accused of involvement in an alleged plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in Paris.
Tunisia set to lose stolen millions in Swiss banks
Millions of dollars are frozen in Swiss bank accounts linked to ousted dictator Zine El Abedine Ben Ali.
Saudi Arabia ‘ignoring’ Israel for leaking secret Netanyahu-MbS meeting
Riyadh is still angry with Israel for leaking reports on a secret meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ...
Iran says EU sanctions on Syrian FM 'unconstructive'
The new sanctions 'block the path to peace', Iran claims.
Saudi Arabia to open Doha embassy 'within days'
The Saudi embassy in Doha will resume all operations within days, the kingdom's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on ...
Trump considering presidential pardon for former aide Steve Bannon
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for Steve Bannon, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire ...
European powers warn Iran over uranium metal plans
Britain, France and Germany say Iran has 'no credible civilian use' for uranium metal production.
Sudan imposes curfew in West Darfur amid deadly clashes
The clashes come just two weeks after the UN peacekeeping force ended its mandate in Darfur.
The drugmaker aims to increase manufacturing of the Covid-19 vaccine and keep delays at a minimum.
At least 46 people were killed when an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday.