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West Asia
Clashes in Algerian oasis city, at least 22 dead
At least 22 people have died in clashes between Arab and Berber communities around the Algerian oasis city of Ghardaia, the state news agency says. The city has seen clashes for the last two years, with rivalry among communities for jobs, housing and land. But the two days of clashes…
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West Asia
Abdullah Al Ghurair to launch education foundation
Reflecting his commitment, dedication and on the occasion of UAE Humanitarian Work Day 2015, one of the UAE’s most respected business figures donated one third of his assets to equipping Arab youth with the knowledge and skills they need to become the leaders of tomorrow and drive the sustainable development…
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West Asia
Libya’s government announces army restructuring
Libya’s unrecognized government announced a restructuring of its armed forces into 11 brigades including militiamen who fought in the country’s 2011 revolution, according to Middle East’s report. Prime minister Khalifa Ghweil said in a statement that the aim of the reforms was to establish a 5,000-strong army integrating heavily armed…
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West Asia
A chance for Indian-Egyptian cooperation
Egyptian president Abdel-Fatah Al-Sisi expressed how Egypt looks forward to nourish their relationship with India, complementing India’s steps in establishing themselves as a country progressive on both economic and political levels. This comes after the meeting Al-sisi had with Mokhtar Abbas Naqvi, India’s minister of parliamentary and minority’s affairs and…
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West Asia
Moroccan women in Inezgane on trial for wearing skirts
Two women have gone on trial in Morocco on charges of “gross indecency” for wearing skirts, according to BBC. The two were arrested in Inezgane last month, after a market trader drew attention to what they were wearing and a crowd gathered round, reports say. An internet petition calling the…
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West Asia
New US campaign against IS in Syria
According to “BBC” reports, the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group is “intensifying” its campaign in northern Syria, President Barack Obama says in his speech. Speaking at the Pentagon, Mr Obama said the US would not send additional troops to Syria but would increase support for the country’s moderate…
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West Asia
The US calls for a Humanitarian truce in Yemen during Ramadan
According to “BBC”, The United states calls for a truce in Yemen during the month of Ramadan, amidst the ongoing struggle between The Houthis and the allegiance led by Saudi Arabia. The announcement came after Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir met with U.S. Secretary of State John…
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West Asia
Egypt’s president ratifies budget for the new fiscal year
On Thursday 2nd July, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ratified the state budget for the fiscal year 2015/2016 following amendments by the Ministry of Finance to slash projected budget deficit, according to Egyptian state TV. The cabinet approved just a day before the draft budget for the 2015/2016 fiscal year,…
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West Asia
Militant attacks in Egypt leaves over 70 dead
Islamic State group militants launched an unprecedented wave of attacks on Wednesday 1st July, on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula killing at least 70 people, which included civilians and officers and soldiers. After a day of fighting, which involved F-16 jets and Apache helicopters, the army said it would…
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East Asia
Sharing history and traditions through street food
Modern day street food has evolved into cheap, convenient and nutritious food. It also fits the taste of consumers who pursue a variety of flavors. Each street food has its own story, history and tradition. Serrdura, made of vanilla cream and crushed biscuits, is a famous dessert in Macao. Interestingly,…
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