Recognition Is Here But, Realization Still Seems Miles Away

Recognition...formal & official acknowledgement of Palestine Statehood. Realization... achievement of Palestine independence. Introduction The question of Palestine "Statehood" for long has been a contentious issue with United States of America...

Hezbollah has 'zero' incentive to give up arms, says Trump envoy Tom Barrack

US envoy Tom Barrack has vented the Trump administration's frustration with Lebanon and its failure to disarm Hezbollah, but said the group had "zero" incentive to lay down their weapons when they are under fire from Israel. In the months since...

Haircare mistakes people make when moving to the UAE

When moving to the UAE permanently, once you’ve ticked off the big things you need to sort out, such as house, job and a school for the children, a little further down the line thoughts will turn to personal care. Those coming to the region with...

See All the Royals at the UN General Assembly

The week of the UN General Assembly is always a chaotic one in New York City, often synonymous with two words for locals: gridlock traffic. But this year’s global event was especially momentous being the 80th session and anniversary of the...

Israeli ambassador slams French recognition of Palestine as ‘historic mistake’ on RFI

Joshua Zarka, Israel's ambassador to France, was RFI's guest on Monday, 22 September – the day that France officially recognised the Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly, which Zarka called a 'historic mistake'. France's...

California bans police and immigration agents from wearing masks

California has passed a bill banning police and federal immigration agents from covering their faces. It has become the first state to do so amid an outcry over unidentified and masked agents pulling people off the streets and bundling them into...

Crime writer Dorothy L Sayers' London pied-a-terre on sale for £10m

The London home where crime novelist Dorothy L Sayers lived and wrote her first murder mystery novel is on sale for £10 million. Sayers was one of the early 20th century’s leading mystery authors, alongside Agatha Christie, in the golden age of...

Gaza in focus at meeting between Trump, Arab officials and other partners to present US plan

Follow the latest UNGA updates here US President Donald Trump met Arab leaders and other heads of state on Tuesday to present what has been described as a “comprehensive plan” on Gaza. It was not immediately clear if the participants agreed on a...

CommentThe funds to stop diseases have been cut. Where does that leave global health?

The Geneva-based organisation, The Global Fund, since it was established in 2002, has undoubtedly been a force for good. But its worldwide impact in the future is clouded by global political shifts, like that of the Swiss city itself. Two big...

Syria's Druze invite UN investigators as Al Shara goes to New York

Syria's Druze leadership has invited UN investigators to look into the killing of hundreds of civilians in a government offensive on Sweida as President Ahmad Al Shara left on a trip for New York on Sunday to improve the strategic position of the...

Our view: Sepp Kuss

Celebrating a homegrown cycling champion with a hometown embrace – a bike parade, film premiere, and Buckley Park Not everyone can be a champion, but those in proximity to Durango on Friday can experience the next best thing: ride with, get an...

Damascus University's nude model ban will 'weaken skills of Syria's young artists'

In late August, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University issued a circular that sparked a debate among Syria’s art community. The new directive, signed by the dean, Fouad Dahdouh, bans the use of a “nude model” in graduation projects across...

Pakistan's Asia Cup final qualification hopes hinge on Sri Lanka showdown

Pakistan’s defeat to India in their opening fixture of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup in Dubai has added even more drama to a pulsating tournament. Salman Agha’s team looked to have the upper hand in the first 10 overs of the match against...

'We set up a well-planned ambush': Dubai Police foil crystal meth gang

Dubai Police have arrested a drugs gang and confiscated almost 26kg of narcotics. The force found drugs including crystal meth, hashish, heroin, and marijuana as well as 27,913 tramadol tablets during the operation. Unapproved possession of...

'Don't be misled': UAE doctors' warning over Trump's paracetamol-autism link

Doctors in the UAE have urged caution over unsubstantiated claims by US President Donald Trump linking a widely used over-the-counter painkiller with autism. Mr Trump advised pregnant women not to use paracetamol, known as Tylenol in the US, after...

Donald Trump’s appearance at Ryder Cup can boost Team USA, says Scottie Scheffler

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler believes President Donald Trump’s expected appearance at the Ryder Cup later this week will provide a timely lift for the United States team as they prepare to face Europe at Bethpage Black. The Americans, eager to...

Rise of Palestine Recognition Sends Important Signal to Israel, Russia Tells UNSC

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The recognition of Palestine statehood by several countries at the 80th UN General Assembly sends "extremely important" signal to Israel, according to Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, on Tuesday....

Speech by the President of the French Republic at the podium of the United Nations during the High-level International Conference for Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and Implementation of the Two-State Solution New York (Monday, 22…

President of the General Assembly, Secretary-General, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and gentlemen, We are here because the time has come. The time has come for release of the 48 hostages held by Hamas. The time has come to stop the war,...

New digital border system to begin next month affecting Brits travelling to Europe

The European Union (EU) is set to launch its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, changing the requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The new digital border system is part of wider work being done by the EU to...

Iran and EU powers hold nuclear talks in bid to avoid return of UN sanctions

Iran and European powers are engaged in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avoid the reimposition of UN sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear programme, as the deadline for a resolution looms. On Tuesday, the foreign ministers of Iran, Britain,...