Syria takes spotlight at World Travel Market in London | The National
Tourism Minister Mazen Al Salhani tells The National of nation's ambition to be leading Mediterranean holiday destination
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Saudi Arabia vows firm response to any threat to national security, public safety
The Council of Ministers reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's unwavering resolve to safeguard its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, declaring that any threat or aggression against its national security or the safety of its citizens and residents would be met with a firm and resolute response.
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Denmark commits over $895,000 to disarm Syria’s chemical weapons program
Denmark has pledged over €800,000 ($895,000) to aid in the complete elimination of Syria’s chemical weapons program. This funding, part of Denmark’s Peace and Stabilization Fund, will support the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in its technical missions to disarm the remaining chemical arsenal from the Assad era.
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Israeli ex-generals condemn settler violence, help Palestinian farmers
Israeli ex-generals condemn settler violence, help Palestinian farmers A group of senior Israeli ex-military officials helped Palestinian farmers on Tuesday to harvest olives, in a gesture of solidarity amid an upsurge in militant settler violence targeting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. "When I see what is going on here, when I see these guys come... and hit women and kids, it reminds me of stories from my parents from the time when the Jewish people suffered," said former Major Gen…