MENA News

Taleban chief secures grip on power before decisive battles

Joining of influential commanders cements Mansour's authority

Turkey police explode bag in Istanbul square

A police officer at the scene later confirmed it was a bag, but no further information about the incident was immediately available.

'Credible threats' to Istanbul, Antalya tourist areas: US embassy

"Please exercise extreme caution if you are in the vicinity of such areas.

Civilians start returning to Syria's Palmyra

The Syrian army with the help of Russian sappers managed to dismantle hundreds of bombs to pave the way for the return of the civilians.

New Afghan female puppet joins Afghan Sesame Street

Zari - whose name means "shimmering" in Afghanistan's two official languages, Dari and Pashtu - made her debut on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Egyptians celebrate Holi in Cairo

The playing field of Cairo Sporting Club was decorated with vibrant rainbow colours when people splashed colours on each other.

For Gazans marriage is a luxury they can ill afford

Couples take loans to bankroll wedding in sinking economy

Russian deminers comb Palmyra for bombs

It has been just over 10 days since the Syrian forces backed by Russian firepower wrested Palmyra from the Daesh group.

Number of Daesh fighters in Libya doubles: US

According to the US intelligence community, about 4,000 to 6,000 Daesh fighters are now in the country.

Daesh agrees to free 300 Syrian workers: Monitor

The statement said four of the cement workers were executed.