Middle East & Africa

Prominent activist held since Mahsa Amini protests gets five years in jail

According to supporters, an Iranian appeals court recently slapped a five-year prison sentence on prominent activist and journalist Golrokh Iraee… Read More

July 3, 2023

Big blow to British government as court rules Rwanda deportation scheme ‘unlawful’

A British court ruled Thursday that the Conservative government's controversial plan to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers reaching… Read More

June 30, 2023

King Salman covers Eid Al-Adha sacrifice expenses for nearly 5,000 pilgrims

In a widely welcomed move, Saudi Arabia's King Salman will cover the costs of Eid Al-Adha sacrifice expenses for almost… Read More

June 28, 2023

Iran’s Raisi, Emir of Qatar express support for Russia in relation to failed Wagner mutiny

In connection with a failed Wagner uprising on June 24, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has expressed his complete support to… Read More

June 27, 2023

After heavy investments in men’s football, Saudi Arabia now turning attention to the women’s game

Saudi Arabia is introducing fresh investment and vision to the world of sports. After announcing heavy investments to strengthen golf… Read More

June 26, 2023

Tackling Informality for Inclusive Growth in Developing Countries

Many employees in developing nations are stuck in informal employment, with no access to social security benefits or appropriate resources… Read More

June 26, 2023

Women politicians in Uganda face a torrent of online abuse but choose not to ‘cower to the bullies’

Recent surveys in Uganda have revealed how common it is for women to be targeted online. 32.8% of female respondents… Read More

June 25, 2023

All preparations complete for Hajj 2023: Saudi security authorities

Addressing a media briefing on Friday at the Unified Security Operations Centre in Makkah, the Saudi Ministry of Interior and… Read More

June 24, 2023

Hajj 2023 packages cost 39% lower for 1.4 million pilgrims outside Saudi Arabia

The cost of the pilgrimage has dropped this year by 39% for pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom, benefiting more… Read More

June 23, 2023

‘Shame of Hunger’: Kenya launches largest school feeding programme in Africa

Aimed at eliminating the "shame of hunger" and providing daily lunches for scores of primary school children, the Kenyan capital… Read More

June 22, 2023

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