Turkish intelligence announced the killing of two female leaders of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in a security operation carried out in Hakurk region in northern Iraq. The Turkish intelligence stated in a media circular today that the two leaders, Wasila Duran, nicknamed “Ronahi Delhevin”, and Dilan Oklu, nicknamed
Kirkuk Governor Rakan Saeed Al-Jubouri, Chairman of the Supreme Security Committee, received the Commander of the Northern and Eastern Tigris Operations, Hamid Ibrahim Al-Sahlani, and his deputy Yilmaz Shahbaz Abbas, and a number of leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces. During the meeting, they discussed joint cooperation and the importance
The Energy Police Forces of the Ministry of Interior arrested (4) people accused of smuggling oil derivatives and seized two vehicles in Kirkuk and Diwaniyah governorates. The Ministry stated in a statement: “The detachments of the First and Sixth Energy Police Brigades in Kirkuk and Diwaniyah governorates arrested (4) people
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met, at his ministry office on Monday, with a delegation of the Representative Committee of the Prisoners and Released, chaired by Abbas Qabalan. The latter indicated that “the meeting touched on the situation of some Lebanese journalists who work for Arab and non-Arab satellite
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Monday received a phone call from the UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, who called all sides for restraint to prevent escalation. He also called for resolving conflicts through peaceful means by implementing the relevant international resolutions. Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Speaker of the House, Nabih Berri, on Monday welcomed Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the UK’s Senior Defense Advisor for the Middle East, and his accompanying delegation at the second presidency in Ain al-Tineh. British Ambassador to Lebanon, Hamish Cowell, was also in attendance. Discussions focused on the situation in Lebanon and
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, accompanied by regional muftis, on Monday departed for Saudi Arabia on an official visit. “Our visit underscores the fraternal relations with Saudi Arabia’s leadership, government, and people. The Kingdom has always supported Lebanon and its issues,’ Derian stated. Moreover, the Grand Mufti emphasized the
Lebanese Army Commander, General Joseph Aoun, on Monday received UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, at his office in Yarzeh. Discussions between both sides reportedly covered the general situation in Lebanon and the broader region. Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Muscat:The Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science at the Diwan of Royal Court has announced the winners of the inaugural Qawafi Poetry Competition for the year 2026. The competition featured categories in both Classical Arabic Poetry (Al …
Muscat:The Oman Medical Specialty Board organized the Continuous Professional Development Forum 2026 today, focusing on the theme “Empowering Health Competencies Toward Sustainable Professional Learning.” The event gathered experts, health leaders, de…
Sohar:The preliminary rounds of the 34th edition of the ‘Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition’ began today at the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in the Wilayat of Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate.
According to Oman News Agency, the competition is organized…
Muscat:The Royal Guard of Oman (RGO) is set to hold a ceremony tomorrow to celebrate its annual day.
According to Oman News Agency, the event will be under the patronage of HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of State and Governor of Mus…
Muscat:The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority has inaugurated new public protection and safety services at nine key locations spread across four governorates in the Sultanate of Oman. The event was held under the patronage of Ibtisam Ahmed Said Al …
