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Three Saudis killed in Houthi missile attack, Egypt condemns

US warns UAE of attacking Hudaydah, ICRC raises concerns over humanitarian situation

Mohammed El-Said

Saudi Arabia hosts meeting with Kuwait, UAE, Jordan to support King Abdullah II

Jordan has been rocked by large protests over price hikes, income tax…

Fatma Lotfi

Cabinet serving in acting capacity after submitting resignation

The cabinet of Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail submitted its resignation to…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Killing of female medical worker sparks outrage in Palestine

Razan Al-Najjar was killed on Friday as she was attending to patients

Daily News Egypt

Jordan PM resigns amid demonstrations over income tax, price hikes

King Abdullah II summons PM in response to protesters’ demands of toppling…

Fatma Lotfi

‘We will not kneel’: Jordanians continue protesting amid heavy security presence 

Thousands gathered near prime minister’s office, demanding fall of government

Fatma Lotfi

Fears of water scarcity in Iraq as Turkey fills Ilısu Dam reservoir

Turkey started constructing dam in 2006 on Tigris River as part of…

Mohammed El-Said

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment ahead of lifting ban on women driving

Bill introduces jail sentence up to five years, $80,000 fine 

Fatma Lotfi

Israel, Gaza exchange fire in heaviest flare-up since 2014

US calls for emergency UNSC meeting over Gaza rocket attack on Israel

Fatma Lotfi