No evacuation flights are leaving Kabul airport at the moment because desperate people trying to flee the country are blocking the tarmac, a spokesperson for the German… Read more “No flights leaving Kabul as desperate people crowd tarmac, Germany says”
Category: Middle East
6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA
MANILA, Philippines — Six direct hire housemaid bound for the Dubai, United Arab Emirates were intercepted last week at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Bureau… Read more “6 DIRECT HIRE Housemaid bound for Dubai stopped at NAIA”
DOLE temporarily suspends OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has temporarily suspended the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The development was… Read more “DOLE temporarily suspends OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia”
Israel and Hamas claim victory as fragile ceasefire takes hold
🔴 LIVE UPDATES: UN urges calm after Israeli police storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after Friday prayers. A ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Palestinian armed groups… Read more “Israel and Hamas claim victory as fragile ceasefire takes hold”
Israel’s Iron Dome missile shield
AdChoiceTV News — Some of the worst violence seen in years in Israel and Gaza has led to dramatic images of confrontation across the region’s skies. More… Read more “Israel’s Iron Dome missile shield”
In Pictures: 11 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank
Hundreds of Palestinian demonstrators faced off with Israeli troops who shot and killed at least 11 people. Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians who were protesting in the… Read more “In Pictures: 11 Palestinians killed in the occupied West Bank”
Gaza death toll climbs as Israel escalates aerial bombardment
Israel masses troops near Gaza as mediation efforts fail to halt intensified violence between Israel and Hamas. AdChoiceTV News — The death toll in Gaza has climbed… Read more “Gaza death toll climbs as Israel escalates aerial bombardment”
Israel shells north Gaza, destroys houses in the south
Al Jazeera’s Safwat Al Kahlout, reporting from Gaza City, said that in a new development Israel has begun firing barrages of artillery shells into the north of… Read more “Israel shells north Gaza, destroys houses in the south”
Israel masses forces near Gaza as air strikes continue: LIVE NEWS
🔴LIVE UPDATES🔴 🔃 (Refresh every 15mins) Death toll in Gaza rises to 87, health authorities say, as Israel boosts troops and tanks near the besieged Palestinian enclave.… Read more “Israel masses forces near Gaza as air strikes continue: LIVE NEWS”
Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added
The Philippines includes Oman and the United Arab Emirates to countries covered by its travel ban related to the Indian COVID-19 variant AdChoiceTV News — The Philippine… Read more “Travel ban on India extended to May 31; Oman, UAE added”
Surge in fighting between Israel and Gaza militants — no signs of slowing
Israel stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip, flattening a high-rise building used by the Hamas militant group and killing at least three militants in their… Read more “Surge in fighting between Israel and Gaza militants — no signs of slowing”
Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror
Indians from the millions-strong expat community in the UAE, stranded in their homeland during a catastrophic coronavirus surge, are swamping private jet operators with requests to whisk… Read more “Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror”
Turkey to enter full lockdown April 29 to May 17
AdChoiceTV News — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a full lockdown from April 29 to May 17 to fight a surging third wave of… Read more “Turkey to enter full lockdown April 29 to May 17”
Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait
The Philippines officially announced lifting of ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait. A circular was issued by Nasser Mustafa, the labor attaché at the Philippine embassy… Read more “Philippines officially lifts ban on sending domestic workers to Kuwait”
Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal
KABUL, Afghanistan (AdChoiceTV News) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Thursday to sell Afghan leaders and a wary public… Read more “Blinken in Afghanistan to sell Biden troop withdrawal”
Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim
AdChoiceTV News — Egypt will impound the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal last month until its Japanese owner pays $900m (£652m) in compensation. One… Read more “Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim”
Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city
ALMATY, Kazakhstan — Kazakhstan has discovered COVID-19 infections in its biggest city, Almaty, showing a probable mutation, the Central Asian nation’s healthcare ministry said on Friday. Full… Read more “Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city”
Archaeologists discovered a 5000 years old mass-production brewery in Egypt
AdChoiceTV News — Egypt unearths ‘world’s oldest’ mass-production brewery A high-production brewery believed to be more than 5,000 years old has been uncovered by a team of… Read more “Archaeologists discovered a 5000 years old mass-production brewery in Egypt”
Dubai house prices to drop at slower pace: Reuters poll
AdChoiceTV News — Dubai’s house prices are expected to fall at a slower pace this year and next than previously thought as hopes for a successful vaccine… Read more “Dubai house prices to drop at slower pace: Reuters poll”
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