6,000 police at the ready to quell UK riots: government

The president of Bangladesh has opened the way for elections to be held in Hasina's place by dissolving the parliament DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh's president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for fresh elections to replace the prime minister, who has long resigned and left the country after weeks of violent unrest. The decision was … Read more

Qatar banking assets see 1.2% rise

RIYADH: Qatar's banking assets rose 1.2 percent month-on-month to 1.99 trillion Qatari riyals ($546.4 billion) in June, driven by an increase in domestic investment and credit. According to QNB Financial Services, this increase means a 1.5 percent increase in banking sector assets in 2024, compared to 1.96 trillion riyals recorded in December 2023. Domestic assets … Read more

Lebanon’s hospitals given crisis medical supplies ‘in case of war’

BEIRUT: The World Health Organization delivered 32 tons of emergency medical supplies to Lebanon on Monday amid growing fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. The aid, which will equip Lebanon's most under-resourced hospitals, includes at least 1,000 trauma kits to treat potential war casualties. “The goal is to deliver these supplies and … Read more

China urges citizens to take ‘caution’ in Lebanon travel

JERUSALEM: Diplomatic pressure mounted on Monday to stem rising tensions between Iran and Israel that have fueled regional tension after a high-profile assassination.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Sunday that his country was determined to stand up against Iran and its allied armed groups “on all fronts.”As the war against Iran-backed Hamas in Gaza … Read more

Palestinian President Abbas to visit Russia August 12-14, RIA reports

BEIRUT: The World Health Organization delivered 32 tons of emergency medical supplies to Lebanon on Monday amid growing fears of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah. The aid, which will equip Lebanon's most under-resourced hospitals, includes at least 1,000 trauma kits to treat potential war casualties. “The goal is to deliver these supplies and … Read more

Farmers innovate to save Iraq’s rice production

Najaf, Iraq: After watching his once-luxurious rice fields shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntajer al-Joufi fought back by using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. This is the first time using modern techniques that consume less water to grow rice, said Joufi, 40, as he surveyed his plot of land … Read more