Arab Groups supports negotiations on UN Security Council reform

• Al Ruwae noted that the intergovernmental negotiations are the only forum for reaching an agreement on expanding and reforming the Security Council
• Arab Group demands permanent Arab representation with full powers in the category of permanent seats in the event of any future expansion of the council

Violence and looting rage in France after police shot teenager

• In the wake of the death of 17-year-old Nahel at a traffic stop in Paris, France has deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armored vehicles to quell violence
• The violence set off by the killing of Nahel has brought out into the open longstanding grievances about policing and racial profiling in the country's multi-ethnic suburbs

France, UAE share vision to shift towards clean energy

• The UAE and his country are working together on low-carbon energy solutions, the French minister said.
• The minister highlighted the rising number of natural disasters globally caused by climate change.

French president announces measures to quell riots

• French President Macron attempted to strike a balance between political pressure for a harsh response and fears of triggering a still stronger backlash.
• "Additional means" would be mobilized by government to tackle the rioting, Macron said, without specifying how many more officers might be involved.

Iran to join Shanghai alliance with China, Russia next week: Lavrov

• Iran has intensified its diplomacy with friends and foes alike in recent months, seeking to reduce its isolation, improve its economy and project strength.
• The SCO, which has its headquarters in China, is a diplomatic organization with eight members, including India and Pakistan.

Arab world expresses outrage over Quran desecration in Sweden

• The organizations emphasize the importance of respect for human rights and all religious beliefs.
• The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Swedish envoy to lodge protest and condemnation.

Canada, others to seek damages from Iran at UN court over downed jet

• Iranian forces shot down Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020, killing all 176 people on board
• Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine - which had a number of citizens on board - have been seeking reparations on behalf of victims' families

UN General Assembly creates body to probe fate of Syria’s missing

• Resolution calls for the UN chief, and other relevant parties to define the new organization's mandate in the next 80 days
• Thursday's vote came after UN secretary-general Antonio Gutterres called for the formation of such a body in a report in August

US to sell $440m in ammunition, parts to Taiwan

Lack of Lebanon reforms threatens stability, says IMF

• In April 2022, Lebanon and the IMF reached a conditional agreement on a $3-billion-dollar loan needed to save the economy.
• Lebanese officials have still yet to enact the substantial changes required to kickstart the 46-month financing program.