Wi Ha-Joon

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Yasmeen Altaji

Jordan said on Tuesday it thwarted plots that threatened its national security, detaining 16 people on charges that included manufacturing and importing rockets illegally and the possession of explosives. Israeli medics are refusing to serve in Gaza. Judicial officials in Turkey have rejected an appeal seeking the release of former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending the outcome of his corruption trial.

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Yasmeen Altaji

Reactions to the Arab League’s new plan on Gaza have been pouring in since it was announced late on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump has promised a more “peaceful and prosperous” future for the Middle East. Syria and Lebanon are seeking to enhance their relations with Arab nations.

2 months ago | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Jihan Abdalla

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would revoke the visas of foreign students and others who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, as part of an effort to combat anti-Semitism. An advance fact sheet seen by The National said the Justice Department would take “immediate action” to prosecute “terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against American Jews”.

Jan 21, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon |Maan Jalal

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is taking place from January 29 to February 3 at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. It will feature more than 150 events including author talks, panel discussions and performances. From sessions with award-winning international writers and regional talent to talks that delve into specialist topics and performances that pay homage to the literary greats, here are The National’s picks for this year.

Jan 17, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Wi Ha-Joon

French President Emmanuel Macron and UN chief António Guterres were in Lebanon on Friday on separate trips in a show of support for the country after the parliament recently elected a new President and Prime Minister-designate, ending more than two years of political stalemate. “This is a message of gratitude,” Mr Macron said at the airport, making his first trip to Lebanon since he visited Beirut days after the capital's deadly August 2020 port blast.