Gulf Independent - Department-of-Homeland-Security

US cracks down on migrant smugglers

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told a Senate panel on Tuesday the United States was cracking down on Middle Eastern migrants illegally crossing the southern US border.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

CULTURE

Phelps ready for his final races in America

After the cut-throat competition of the US Olympic Trials, the Rio Games will be a swim in the park, Michael Phelps said yesterday as the most decorated Olympian of all time prepared for his final races in the United States.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ASIA

Syria army edges forward in jihadist-held Palmyra

Syrian troops backed by Russian ground and air forces on Saturday pushed deeper into the Islamic State group stronghold of Palmyra, as Washington considered boosting its anti-jihadist fight in neighbouring Iraq.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

INTERNATIONAL

Khaleda Zia to appear in court on sedition charges

Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia, head of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party, was ordered yesterday to appear in court to answer the charge of sedition, a move her supporters said was driven by politics.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ARABIA

461 environmental violations spotted by MoE

The patrols of the Environment Protection Department at the Ministry of Environment (MoE) spotted more than 461 violations last year.

4:45 AM November 25 2016

ECONOMY

Regency chosen ‘World’s Leading Travel Agency’

Regency Travel and Tours was awarded ‘World’s Leading Travel Agency 2015’ by WTA for the ninth consecutive year at a ceremony held at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco last month.

4:45 AM November 25 2016