Georgia pastors blasted Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s (R-Ga.) campaign on Saturday for its criticisms of Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock, calling them an “attack against the Black Church.” ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia voters will help determine the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion
The earliest sign that candidate Joe Biden would veer leftward and cave before his party’s liberal wing was his abrupt flip-flop on the Hyde Amendment. That provision in government spending bills has ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake on Kuwait-Saudi border, no damage reported
A 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake on Richter scale is recorded in Kuwait-Saudi Border at 7.04am (UAE time) on Monday, a tweet by by the National Meteorological Centre quoted the National Seismic ... ( read original story ...)
Sudan-Israel deal fuels migrants’ fears
In our series of letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih considers the controversial deal between Sudan and Israel to normalise relations and why it has provoked mixed emotions from ... ( read original story ...)
Progressive Dem Ritchie Torres, supporter of Israel, won’t join ‘Squad’
Newly elected congressman Ritchie Torres, a progressive Democrat representing the South Bronx, indicated Saturday in an interview with the New York Post that he has no intention of joining the "Squad, ... ( read original story ...)
Israel starts Covid vaccine drive as Facebook groups taken down
Mendacious’ content removed on request of the Israeli health ministry as vaccination drive gets under way ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi princes are split over peace deal recognising Israel
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is said to be open to recognising Israel without the establishment of a Palestinian state, prompting criticism from his cousin. ( read original story ...)
UAE resident to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to help 8-year-old cancer patient
On December 27, 2020, her birthday, Christine will be will attempting to climb 5,895m / 19,340 ft. Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is the world's tallest free-standing mountain, the tallest mountain in Africa, ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas star: UAE sky to shine tonight as Jupiter, Saturn ‘unite’ after 800 years
Dubai Astronomy Group to provide live streaming on YouTube channel and also organise a paid event for public to view spectacle. ( read original story ...)
UAE tells Pakistan visa ban ‘temporary’
Pakistan on Sunday finally acknowledged that the United Arab Emirates imposed "temporary restrictions" on visas due to outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, days after Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi ... ( read original story ...)