UN inquiry says Israeli targeting of Palestinian children points to ‘genocidal intent’ in Gaza
The findings were published by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, which said it had found evidence that Palestinian...
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Dubai completes 30% of dedicated bus and taxi lanes expansion project
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 30% of a project to build 14.5 km of...
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Trump threatens Hormuz tolls as Iran keeps strait closed ahead of Switzerland talks
The developments came ahead of technical talks between U.S. and Iranian officials expected in Switzerland as both sides seek to...
- Iran links renewed Hormuz closure to continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and questions implementation of the interim accord.
- Lebanon's state news agency NNA said Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people on Saturday.
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Iran closes Hormuz over Lebanon strikes as US, Iranian teams head to Switzerland
Iran's joint military command said the move was prompted by what it described as Israeli violations of the understanding reached...
- Technical discussions on implementing the interim accord are expected in Switzerland amid mounting regional tensions and uncertainty.
- Lebanon's health ministry said the death toll since the latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict erupted on March 2 had reached 4,057.
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Lebanon violence tests US-Iran accord as Israeli ministers harden rhetoric
Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least 21 people were killed and 39 wounded in overnight strikes across southern Lebanon.
- "For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep," Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on social media.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the remarks, saying they reflected Israel's desire for "permanent war".
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Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Trump-Iran deal, says US remains Israel’s only ally
Vance said that if he were serving in Israel's cabinet, he would not be "attacking the only powerful ally that...
- Israeli leaders insist they retain freedom to confront Hezbollah and Iran regardless of terms in the U.S.-Iran accord.
- Vance earlier this week that the accord would make both Israel and the wider region safer and expressed confidence that Israel would eventually support it.
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Middle East conflict exposes hydrogen supply risks: IEA
Dubai, UAE -- The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted production and trade in hydrogen-based products, exposing vulnerabilities in...
- Global demand exceeded 100 million tons in 2025 while low-emissions hydrogen production approached one million tons.
- Announced low-emissions hydrogen capacity expected by 2030 has fallen sharply because of project delays and cancellations.
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US, Iran technical negotiations face delay after Vance postpones Switzerland visit
"The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now the Vice President is not departing...
- White House says technical negotiations will begin later despite postponement of vice president's Switzerland trip for talks.
- Witkoff tells lawmakers Iran will invite international inspectors as nuclear verification efforts move into implementation stage.
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MENA energy transition slips as Hormuz crisis exposes security gaps: WEF
Hormuz disruption and weakening policy commitment dragged down Middle East transition readiness in 2026. Saudi Arabia bucked the trend with...
- UAE retains region's top ranking globally at 49th, anchored by strong equity, regulation and political commitment scores.
- Global transition readiness fell for first time in over a decade despite record $2.3 trillion clean energy investment.
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Al Rajhi Bank becomes AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 regional partner
Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank has been named an exclusive regional partner of the AFC Asian Cup...
- Partnership will connect customers to tournament experiences, promotions and football-focused engagement initiatives across Saudi Arabia.
- Agreement aligns with Saudi efforts to expand sports investment and attract major international events under Vision 2030.
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Trump, Iran president sign framework accord to end conflict, launch nuclear talks
The accord, signed electronically by both leaders, is intended to serve as a framework for a broader settlement rather than...
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country, supported by Qatar, would host a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday to launch technical-level discussions.
- The framework extends the existing ceasefire by 60 days, creating a window for negotiations on a permanent settlement and Iran's nuclear activities.
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US-Iran framework centers on investment fund, sanctions waiver and nuclear talks
At the center of the memorandum of understanding is a proposed $300 billion private investment vehicle, known as the Reconstruction...
- Reuters reports a private $300 billion investment vehicle would activate only after a final settlement is reached.
- Trump says sanctions relief is not immediate and warns military action could resume if negotiations fail.
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Palestinian medics said an air strike targeting a car in the occupied West Bank killed five people on Thursday, while...
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Lebanon violence tests US-Iran accord as Israeli ministers harden rhetoric
Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least 21 people were killed and 39 wounded in overnight strikes across southern Lebanon.
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Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Trump-Iran deal, says US remains Israel’s only ally
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Middle East conflict exposes hydrogen supply risks: IEA
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MENA energy transition slips as Hormuz crisis exposes security gaps: WEF
Hormuz disruption and weakening policy commitment dragged down Middle East transition readiness in 2026. Saudi Arabia bucked the trend with...
- UAE retains region's top ranking globally at 49th, anchored by strong equity, regulation and political commitment scores.
- Global transition readiness fell for first time in over a decade despite record $2.3 trillion clean energy investment.
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Al Rajhi Bank becomes AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 regional partner
Dubai, UAE -- Saudi Arabia's Al Rajhi Bank has been named an exclusive regional partner of the AFC Asian Cup...
- Partnership will connect customers to tournament experiences, promotions and football-focused engagement initiatives across Saudi Arabia.
- Agreement aligns with Saudi efforts to expand sports investment and attract major international events under Vision 2030.
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Trump, Iran president sign framework accord to end conflict, launch nuclear talks
The accord, signed electronically by both leaders, is intended to serve as a framework for a broader settlement rather than...
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country, supported by Qatar, would host a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday to launch technical-level discussions.
- The framework extends the existing ceasefire by 60 days, creating a window for negotiations on a permanent settlement and Iran's nuclear activities.