Missing Israeli rabbi found dead in UAE

SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - The body of rabbi Zvi Kogan, 28, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, was found Sunday in Al Ain, the Emirati Interior Ministry confirmed. Authorities described the case as a murder, with three suspects arrested, though no charges have been announced. Kogan, a member of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, had been missing since Thursday. He operated a kosher grocery store in Dubai, a hub for Israeli trade and tourism since the 2020 Abraham Accords. Israeli Prime Min

November 25, 2024

Xi Jinping visits Morocco to expand bilateral cooperation

SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Morocco on Thursday for a brief visit. Xi was welcomed at Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. During the visit, Xi met with Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and other senior officials, including Wali of the Casablanca-Settat region Abdellatif Maâzouz and President of the Regional Council. The Chinese president also received honors from the Royal Guard and participated in a traditional Morocc

November 22, 2024

Tickets go on sale for Coldplay's upcoming shows in Abu Dhabi

SEOUL, November 22 (AJP) - Coldplay, one of the most iconic British rock bands, is giving fans in the UAE a final chance to secure tickets for their highly anticipated Abu Dhabi shows. The band's "Infinity Tickets" will go on sale this Friday. The tickets, part of an initiative to make live stadium shows accessible to all fans, must be purchased in pairs, with a limit of two tickets per person. The exact seating location will be assigned randomly, ranging from limited-

November 22, 2024

US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, arguing it would strengthen Hamas. The resolution, supported by 14 of the 15 council members, also demanded the unconditional release of all hostages. The US insisted that any ceasefire must be tied to the release of hostages. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood defended the veto, saying the resolution failed to address the need

November 21, 2024

Hamas leaders leave Doha as Qatar suspends Gaza ceasefire mediation

SEOUL, November 21 (AJP) - Senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and other key negotiators have left Doha, Qatar, according to Qatar's government and a Palestinian official. The departure follows Qatar's suspension of its mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire. Qatar's foreign ministry said that Hamas' office in Doha no longer serves a function but denied its permanent closure. The Palestinian official noted that Hamas negotiators are keeping their movements discreet t

November 21, 2024

Moroccan doctors strike for higher pay and better working conditions

SEOUL, November 20 (AJP) - Doctors in Morocco's public hospitals began a three-day strike on Tuesday, demanding better working conditions and higher salaries. The action, organized by the Independent Union of Public Sector Doctors, marks the start of a three-week protest campaign, including planned sit-ins. The strike comes despite government efforts to address long-standing issues in the healthcare sector. In April, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced a monthly

November 20, 2024

Dubai Future Forum brings futurists, global leaders together

SEOUL, November 20 (AJP) - The Dubai Future Forum 2024, the world’s largest gathering of futurists, opened Tuesday at the Museum of the Future, bringing together more than 150 speakers and 2,500 participants from 100 countries. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the event, emphasizing Dubai’s role as a global leader in shaping the future. “The Dubai F

November 20, 2024

Runners to take over Dubai for annual event this weekend

SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - The annual Dubai Run will take over Sheikh Zayed Road this Sunday, offering 5-km and 10-km routes past some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, and Museum of the Future. As the final event of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the run aims to promote an active lifestyle among residents and visitors. The 5-km route ends near Dubai Mall, while the 10-km route crosses Dubai Canal Bridge and concludes near DIFC Gate.

November 19, 2024

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut amid escalating conflict

SEOUL, November 19 (AJP) - Israeli airstrikes targeted a neighborhood in the heart of Lebanon's capital late Monday evening, slamming into an area near the Parliament, several embassies and the UN headquarters. Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed and 31 wounded. Since late September, Israel has dramatically escalated its bombardment of Lebanon, vowing to cripple the militant group Hezbollah and end its barrages into Israel. Over the past year, mor

November 19, 2024