Israel is holding its general elections on Tuesday, 17th September. It marks the second vote for 2019 after prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government ahead of the last 9 April elections. Moreover, 31 parties are contesting the polls but opinion polls suggest the two biggest parties will be Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party and the centrist Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz, a former army chief. Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to annex the Jordan Valley if he is re-elected.

Lebanese actress and former Miss Lebanon Nadine Nassib Njeim shocked her fans last Saturday when she announced her separation from husband Hady Asmar. Nadine was not the only star who ended her marriage this year. Check out Arab female celebrities who were separated from their spouses in 2019:

Over 20,000 respondents participated in InterNations Expat Insider survey this year. Although, the participants are scattered across 187 countries or territories, only 64 destinations made it to the cut in 2019’s survey. In the Middle East, Bahrain remained the top destination for expats to work and live in. On the other hand, Kuwait ranked as the worst destination GLOBALLY. Here are the worst 10 destinations for expats according to this survey.

The Mu'tasim Division, formerly the Mutasim Brigade is a Free Syrian Army faction active in the northern Aleppo Governorate, based in the town of Mare'. The group was named after al-Mu'tasim, an Abbasid caliph. The Free Syrian Army faction was founded in 2015 during the Syrian Civil War. The brigade was named after the Abbasid caliph al-Mu'tasim. The Mu'tasim Brigade supports the political Syrian peace process and trained and equipped by the United States. However, it opposes the US–Russia peace proposals on Syria. The group called for "freedom and justice" ...

Pigeon keeping is known as a popular hobby in Old Delhi, among those who can afford it. Some pigeons are trained to fight, others are fast, some are noted for their endurance. On the other hand, recently there are still so many pigeon keepers have to follow a timetable so that flocks don't clash. The practice first gained popularity during Mughal rule, when the birds were used for communication, and when Shahjahanabad was first built there were rival pigeon clubs all over the city.

Posing in a bath of pink balls or throwing up handfuls of multicoloured confetti, teenagers and 20-somethings snap away at a purpose-built London mini-studio for social media selfies. The Selfie Factory pop-up at Westfield, one of Europe's biggest shopping centres, has seen thousands pass through the 20-odd themed booths and backdrops for quirky images to upload on social media, according to AFP. The space includes a wall of doughnuts, a big fluffy teddy bear, a giant ball pit, a 1950s diner, a confetti corner and coloured ribbons to wander through ...

The world pauses to reflect on the 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001. On Wednesday the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will lead the world to remember the 18th anniversary of the horrific attacks on New York and Washington. top officials will be in attendance including US President Donald Trump and US ambassador to Israel David Friedman They a light show will be held in tribute to New York City's World Trade Centre Twin Towers to commemorate one of the most tragic days in modern US history. On September 11, 2001 ...

Actors often falls into one of two categories, comedy or tragedy. However, talented Syrian actress Shukran Murtaji is a notable exception in both genres as She is both, after a career that started from scratch and passed through deserved starring, and many aspirations still await. Check out Shoukran Mortaja's outstanding makeover for her latest shoot with Laha magazine, where she spoke in transparency with a bit of sadness about her difficult and productive career, in art and life.

Hundreds of people have gathered outside the court in the capital Rabat where the trial of a Moroccan journalist who was accused of having a late-term abortion and sexual relations outside marriage. The court has decided to postpone the trial of Hajar Raissouni, who writes for the Arabic-language newspaper Akhbar Al-Yaoum , after the huge protests on Monday. Moreover, the Journalist's case has created a huge debate in the media and online about civil liberties and freedom of the press.

Ashura is one of the most important festivals for Shiite Muslims, and falls on the 10th day of Muharram, which is the mourning period for the seventh-century killing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas on the day of “Ashura.” This annual pilgrimage marks the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic new year. As the Islamic calendar ...

Beauty pageants have been going for decades in Lebanon, and most of winners have shifted their careers and used publicity and fame they've received during the show, and turned it into careers in the entertainment world, such as acting, singing, and presenting. Check out former Lebanese Miss Lebanon and other pageant winners who turned to actresses.