Mena Today

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of carrying out a missile strike on a supermarket in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

The Sultanate of Oman marks the anniversary of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq's accession to power.

U.S., French and German envoys have warned Syria's new Islamist rulers that their appointment of foreign jihadists to senior military posts is a security concern and bad for their image as they try to forge ties with foreign states, two sources familiar with the matter said. 

The diplomatic relationship between France and Algeria has reached a new low following Algeria's refusal to accept the deportation of an Algerian influencer expelled by Paris. 

France summoned Iran’s ambassador on Friday to protest over the case of three of its citizens whose detention conditions the foreign ministry said were akin to torture.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended its heartfelt condolences and expressed solidarity with the United States following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged parts of California. 

Newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will hold consultations with members of parliament from Jan. 13 to nominate a prime minister, the presidency said on Friday.

In a moment hailed as a historic turning point for Lebanon, Samy Gemayel, leader of the Kataeb Party, has warmly welcomed the election of Joseph Aoun as the country’s new President. 

Trade relations between Egypt and Greece experienced a slight downturn in 2024, according to the latest data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). 

Switzerland has demanded more information from Iranian authorities after a Swiss citizen was arrested in the country and died in prison, the Swiss Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said on Friday.

Israeli warplanes bombed a power station and two ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen on Friday in further retaliation for Houthi drone and missile strikes against Israel, and pro-Houthi media said at least three people were injured.

The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC) is set to kick off the new season of traditional marine racing with the highly anticipated Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) tomorrow, Saturday.