RAMALLAH, Weather today is mostly clear, sunny and very cold, particularly in the early morning and night hours, with a slight rise in temperature, which remains unseasonably low, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD).
Light northwesterly to northeasterly wind …
Turkey condemns Israel’s new colonial settlement plan
ANKARA, Turkey Wednesday condemned the Israeli occupation authorities’ plan to construct 2,500 new colonial settler units in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
“We strongly condemn the step taken by Israel with the tenders issued today (January 20) for …
Israeli forces detain 15 Palestinians from West Bank
RAMALLAH, Israeli forces Thursday overnight detained at least 15 Palestinians from various parts of the West Bank, according to security sources and witnesses.
They confirmed that Israeli forces rounded up five Palestinians, including a girl, after breaking into and ransacking …
Australia contributes $1 million in coronavirus aid to Palestine
RAMALLAH, Australia today announced a contribution of $1 million to help battle the novel coronavirus outbreak in Palestine.
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced a grant of USD 1 million via the World Health Organization (WHO) for the procurement of …
Palestine confirms 574 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths
RAMALLAH, Palestine recorded today 574 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths, according to Health Minister Mai al-Kaila.
She announced that 574 Palestinians tested positive for the highly contagious virus and seven others died of it in the occupied territories.
Among …
President Abbas condemns twin deadly attack in central Baghdad market
RAMALLAH, President Mahmoud Abbas today condemned the twin suicide attack that struck a popular crowded market in central Baghdad, killing some 30 people.
“We stand in solidarity with the President, government and people of Iraq during this heinous act of …