Tony Blair: former UK premier central to Trump’s Gaza plan has long been a contentious figure
Tony Blair, Britain's former prime minister whose legacy was heavily tarnished by the 2003 war in Iraq, has long been...
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Trump ‘very confident’ of Gaza deal as he hosts Netanyahu
He repeated "very confident" when asked if all parties were on board with the 21-point plan to end the nearly two-year...
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Chinese president vows solid ties with Algeria, eyes energy supply
China's President Xi Jinping has pledged stronger ties with Algeria, highlighting the importance of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Algeria, Africa's...
- President Xi Jinping emphasized the readiness of China to work with Algeria in strengthening strategic communications and deepening exchanges and cooperation
- Algerian President Tebboune is on a five-day official visit to China, his inaugural trip to China since being elected as the premier of Algeria
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Saudi Arabia’s exports to Turkey hit $13.93 billion in three years
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia’s exports to Turkey during the past three years amounted to SAR 52.280 billion ($13.93 billion),...
- Saudi exports largely comprised plastics, metal products, organic chemical products, steel, precious metals and stones.
- A total of 1,140 companies Saudi companies have invested in several sectors in Turkey, with investments surpassing $18 billion.
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Dubai issues law to regulate urban planning for sustainable development
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a law (No. 16 of 2023) to...
- The law seeks to create an integrated and effective urban planning system that promotes investment, sustainable development, prosperity, and an improved quality of life.
- To oversee the implementation of this law, a 'Supreme Committee for Urban Planning' will be formed, comprising representatives from authorities responsible for urban planning.
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Energy security and supplies dominate Qatar Emir-Japan PM talks
Kishida and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed "developments related to energy security and supplies," the Qatari leader said...
- The Doha visit comes as Japanese companies are negotiating new long-term LNG supply contracts with Qatar, according to Bloomberg.
- Japan's LNG importers have not signed a contract with Qatar since 2014, and that Qatari LNG deliveries to Tokyo dropped by more than 60 percent last year.
Israelis stage ‘day of resistance’ against judicial overhaul
Demonstrators holding Israeli flags and chanting "democracy, democracy" also entered the stock exchange building in Tel Aviv and staged a...
- Weekly rallies across Israel have drawn tens of thousands of protesters aiming to prevent what they believe could open the way to more authoritarian government
- Crowds gathered in the coastal city of Tel Aviv, Israel's commercial hub, early on Tuesday after organisers had called for a "national day of resistance" ahead of a planned vote
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Turkey’s ‘biggest ever’ defense deal inked during Erdogan’s Saudi visit
Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of the drone manufacturer which is co-run by one of Erdogan's sons-in-laws, in a tweet called the deal...
- Erdogan, who in May elections won another five-year term, was in Saudi Arabia to kick off a Gulf tour seeking to drum up support for Turkey's faltering economy.
- After attending a Saudi-Turkish business forum in Jeddah on Monday, Erdogan and Prince Mohammed discussed "prospects for joint cooperation" in their meeting.
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Ukraine to continue grain exports despite Russia’s exit from deal
Putin has been threatening to pull out of the arrangement, arguing that elements of the deal allowing the export of...
- The agreement, which has enabled the export in cargo of more than 32 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain over the last year, is due to expire at 2100 GMT on Monday
- In his evening address, Volodymyr Zelensky said: "Ukraine, the UN and Turkey can jointly ensure the operation of the food corridor and the inspection of ships
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Erdogan seeks foreign investment on Gulf tour, begins with Saudi Arabia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has embarked on a three-state Gulf tour, beginning with Saudi Arabia, as he seeks to...
- Nine MoUs -- covering energy, real estate, education, and more -- were signed at the Saudi-Turkish business forum
- Turkish government aims to increase its trade volume with Gulf countries, which currently stands at $22 billion
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US to deploy additional F-35 and F-16 fighter jets to Middle East
Dubai, UAE - The United States has announced plans to bolster its military presence in the Middle East in response...
- The primary goal of this deployment is to enhance monitoring capabilities in the vital waterways, especially the Strait of Hormuz
- The chokepoint, situated between Iran and Oman, has been a focal point of tensions between the US and Iran
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Morocco claims Israel recognizes its sovereignty over Western Sahara
Dubai, UAE--Morocco said that Israel has recognized its sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara and is mulling opening...
- According to a statement from Morocco's Royal Palace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Jewish country's position in a letter to the king
- The statement from the palace further noted that as part of this recognition Israel mulls "the opening of a consulate in the city of Dakhla"
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Tony Blair: former UK premier central to Trump’s Gaza plan has long been a contentious figure
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Israel blocks humanitarian aid to Gaza as ceasefire’s first phase ends, sparking global outrage
Truce mediators Egypt and Qatar accused Israel of blatantly violating the ceasefire deal by halting the aid, a move left trucks...
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PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle
Istanbul, Turkey - Outlawed Kurdish militants on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a landmark call by jailed PKK...
Israel endorses plan to extend Gaza truce as first phase draws to close, Hamas wants permanent peace
The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas was set to expire over the...
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Europe backs Zelensky after White House showdown with Trump
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the "unspeakable" row "underlined that a new age of infamy has begun". Friedrich Merz,...
- Russia backed Trump, who openly berated Zelensky on Friday and accused him of having "disrespected" the United States.
- European Union chiefs Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen assured Zelensky in a joint statement that he was "never alone".
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Trump and Zelensky clash in heated Oval Office meeting over Ukraine peace deal
During a tense meeting at the White House, Trump and Zelensky argued over the war with Russia, with Trump accusing...
- Zelensky was at the White House to sign a deal on sharing Ukraine's mineral riches and discuss a peace deal with Russia, despite the US president recently branding him a dictator
- Tempers frayed after Vice President JD Vance said that "diplomacy" was needed to end the war. Zelensky asked "what kind of diplomacy" and Vance accused him of being disrespectful
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Mediators hope for end to conflict as next phase of Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo begins
Mediator Egypt say Israeli, Qatari and US delegations were already in Cairo for "intensive" talks on the next stage of...
- A hostage-Palestinian detainees swap early Thursday was the final one under the initial stage of the truce that took effect on January 19.
- Over the past several weeks, Hamas freed in stages 25 living Israeli and dual-national hostages and returned the bodies of eight others.