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Woman Sues TripAdvisor after Falling off Runaway Camel
A woman is suing TripAdvisor after a runaway camel tossed her to the ground during a tour in Morocco. Breanne Ayala, 24, is accusing Massachusetts-based TripAdvisor and its subsidiary Viator of negligence and breach of contract for failing to ensure the camel tour company was operating safely, Th
Saudi Arabia Coordinates with Allies to Deter Houthi Attacks
Higher Saudi military commanders have met with military commanders and officials from “friendly” nations to devise an advanced strategy to deal with the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen should they carry out attacks against civilian and economic infrastructure of Arab coalition states. Asharq
Germany Reviews Threat Level after Soleimani’s Killing
Germany's security services have reviewed domestic and international threat levels following the killing of Iranian Gen.
France's Macron Discusses Middle East Crisis with Iraqi, UAE Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron agreed with his Iraqi counterpart on Saturday to make efforts to dampen tensions in the Middle East after Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani was killed in a US air strike. “The two presidents agreed to remain in close contact to avoid any further escalati
Alonso Excited to Embark on First Dakar ‘Adventure’ in Saudi Arabia
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso embarks on his first Dakar Rally on Sunday determined to "enjoy the adventure". "It's a bit crazy for the first time out of tarmac, out of asphalt, to go to the toughest race in the world but I love the challenge," the 38-year-old Spaniard said.
Some Lebanon Banks Close over Angry Clients' Demands
Banks in a region of northern Lebanon were closed until further notice on Saturday, the National News Agency said, after lenders balked at customer anger over a liquidity crisis. Since September banks have arbitrarily capped the amount of dollars that can be withdrawn or transferred abroad, spark
Iran General Steps out of Soleimani's Shadow to Lead Proxies
A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country's expeditionary Quds Force, becoming responsible for Tehran's proxies across the Middle East as Tehran threatens the US with “harsh revenge” for killing its previous head, Qassem Soleimani. The Quds Force is part of the Revo
IRGC: Some 35 US Targets Within our Reach
Iran will punish Americans wherever they are within its reach in retaliation for the killing of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, a senior Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) commander said. General Gholamali Abuhamzeh, the commander of the Guards in the southern province of Kerman, said Iran reserv
Libya Parliament Annuls Agreements between GNA, Turkey
The Libyan parliament annulled on Saturday the security and maritime agreements reached between Turkey and the Government of National Accord (GNA). The legislature had met for an extraordinary session in the eastern city of Benghazi to address the repercussions of the Turkish parliament’s authori
Syria Death Toll Tops 380,000 in Almost 9-Year War
Almost nine years of civil war in Syria has left more than 380,000 people dead including over 115,000 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said in a new toll Saturday. The Observatory said they included around 22,000 children and more than 13,000 women. The conflict has displaced
Al-Azhar Urges World to Thwart Foreign Intervention in Libya
Al-Azhar senior scholars urged on Saturday the world, starting with Islamic nations, to prevent foreign intervention in Libya. During an extraordinary meeting in Cairo to address the situation in Libya, they said: “Any foreign meddling in Libya will only further complicate the situation in the co
Hundreds Rally in Amman against Israel Gas Deal
Hundreds of people rallied in central Amman on Friday to protest against Jordan’s gas deal with Israel. Several opposition parties took part in the march, including Islamist, leftist and national groups, as well as labor unions. Protesters called for holding to account successive Jordanian gov
Coalition Scales Back Iraq Operations, NATO Suspends Training Missions
US-led forces helping Iraqi troops fight militants have scaled back operations, a US defense official told Agence France Presse Saturday, a day after an American strike killed top Iranian and Iraqi commanders. "Our first priority is protecting coalition personnel," the official said, saying the U
Britain Advises Nationals to Avoid Travel to Iraq, Iran
The British government on Saturday advised UK nationals to avoid traveling to Iraq and Iran in face of heightened tensions following the US killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. "Following the death of Qasem Soleimani and heightened tensions in the region...
Houthis Unsurprisingly Angered by Soleimani Assassination, Vow Revenge
The Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen were unsurprisingly angered by the assassination of commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, in a US airstrike in Baghdad on Friday. They vowed to avenge his death, calling for targeting American bases in the region. Official Houthi sources sai
David Moyes the Answer for West Ham but Future Looks One of Struggle
For West Ham supporters it must feel like Groundhog Day.
Revamped Jordan Henderson Holds up Extremely Well in Liverpool’s Midfield
In November 2010, Fabio Capello gave Jordan Henderson his England debut in a friendly against France, operating alongside Gareth Barry at the back of midfield in a 4-2-3-1. In the second half, after Barry had been replaced by Adam Johnson, Steven Gerrard dropped in alongside him.
UN Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Increasing Support for Saudi Women Heralds Promising Future
Women’s issues are among the major concerns of international organizations and some local governments in the Arab world, where women represent nearly half of the population, according to the statistics of the United Nations’ Population Division in 2018. In July 2010, the United Nations General As
Iraq PM Attends Mourning for Soleimani, Muhandis
Iraq's prime minister attended a mourning procession in Baghdad on Saturday for Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani and the deputy chief of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, killed in a US airstrike the previous day. Adel Abdel Mahdi joined Muhandis associate Hadi al-
Threats, Attacks Haven’t Stopped Discussions in Beirut Protest Tents
Threats to protesters in downtown Beirut have not stopped the organization of discussion and dialogue sessions that have receded due to the stormy weather. A parking lot in the area of Azarieh in the city center has been transformed into an open space for discussions since the beginning of the p
US Prevented Israel from Assassinating Soleimani in 2008
Israel revealed on Friday that it had the opportunity to assassinate commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Force Qassem Soleimani eleven years ago, but was barred by the United States. Security sources in Tel Aviv said that Soleimani was on a list of assassination targets.
Pompeo: Europe Not 'Helpful' as Could be over Soleimani Killing
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that Washington's European allies had not been "as helpful" as he hoped over the US killing of Iran’s Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad. "I spent the last day and a half, two days, talking to partners in the region, sharing with them wha
Sudan Plans to Benefit from its Full Share of Nile Water
Sudan's Water Minister Yasser Abbas said on Friday that his country was barely using 6 billion cubic meters of water from its 18.5 billion share from the Nile River, stressing the need to revise the laws regulating water projects in a way to allow Khartoum benefit from its full share. “Sudan is n
Soleimani’s Assassination Complicates Political, Security Situation in Lebanon
The assassination of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq has weighed heavily on the situation in Lebanon with all of its political and security complexities.
Syria: Mixed Reactions over Soleimani’s Killing
Syrians had on Friday mixed reactions to the killing of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in a US airstrike in Baghdad.
Houthis Arrest Tribal Leaders in 3 Yemeni Governorates
Houthi rebels launched on Friday a wide arrest and kidnapping campaign against dozens of tribal elders in three Yemeni governorates. Tribal sources in Sanaa told Asharq Al-Awsat that members of the militias’ secret security force, known as “preventative security,” have recently arrested dozens of
Iran’s Options for Avenging Soleimani’s Assassination
The first step the American administration did after the attack on a US base in Iraq at the end of last year was blame Iran or its proxies in the region for any assault against American interests.
Tunisia to Invest $130 Million in Air Transport
Tunisian authorities are planning on announcing TND367 million ($131 million) worth of investments to expand three airports in the country. Carthage International Airport in the capital Tunis is to get the lion’s share of around TND300 million ($100 million) so that it can handle around 8 million
Uber Completes Acquisition of Careem
Uber has completed the acquisition of Careem, the San Francisco-headquartered company has announced, saying Careem became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. The $3.1 billion acquisition was first announced in March last year. Mudassir Sheikha, the co-founder and CEO of Ca
Ghosn Lawyer Outraged by Japan's Justice System as by Escape
A lawyer for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn said Saturday he felt outraged and betrayed by his client's escape from Japan to Lebanon, but also expressed an understanding for his feelings of not being able to get a fair trial. "My anger gradually began to turn to something else," Takashi Taka
No Progress Despite Intense Security Council Talks on Idlib
UN Security Council members held an intensive round of meetings Friday on the humanitarian crisis in Syria's embattled Idlib province at the request of France and the United Kingdom amid calls to reauthorize urgently needed cross-border aid. Syrian troops have captured more than 40 villages and h
Haftar Declares ‘Jihad’ against Turkish Military Intervention as UN Chief Calls for Ceasefire
Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar declared on Friday “jihad” against any Turkish military intervention in Libya. Speaking from the eastern city of Benghazi, he said: “We declare jihad and complete mobilization.