UN rights chief denounces Israeli ‘genocidal rhetoric’ on Gaza
Volker Turk said "shocking and dehumanizing language" has been used by a number of high-level officials, stressing that "this is...
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Russia hits Ukraine govt offices in war’s biggest air attack
Kyiv, Ukraine -- Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing four people and setting government offices...
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Israel lawmakers inch closer to pass judicial reform law
JERUSALEM- Israel's parliament took another step Tuesday to push forward a legal reform package that has sparked mass protests against...
- The government of Benjamin Netanyahu, which includes ultra-Orthodox and extreme-right parties, introduced its judicial reform package in January.
- The latest measure was adopted by a 61 to 52 vote but will still need to be approved in a committee and then in second and third plenum readings.
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US consumer inflation high, Federal Reserve under stress
US consumer inflation edged down in February but remains elevated, according to government data, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve...
- Between January and February, the consumer price index rose 0.4 percent, slowing from the month prior as well.
- The food index in February remains nearly 10 percent above last year's level, with prices of dining out still high.
Business
UAE has incredible position in the world: Salesforce CEO
All industries and businesses should focus on net zero emissions, nature positivity, net zero business and eventually a net zero...
- All industries and businesses should focus on net zero emissions, nature positivity, net zero business and eventually a net zero world, Salesforce chief Marc Benioff tells TRENDS
- Benioff advocates for global commitment to green initiatives, net zero emissions, and has expedited One Trillion Tree initiative to tackle climate change
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Grain deal talks ongoing after Russian proposal, says UN
Consultations to prolong Ukrainian grain exports deal are continuing, the UN said, after a Russian proposal for just a 60-day...
- Russia had agreed to extend the deal which is due to expire on Saturday, for 60 days.
- Ukraine said that "contradicts" the original agreement but did not reject the proposal.
Interview
‘Morocco economy robust, 80% of exports manufactured products’
The country managed to restrict inflation to 6 percent and sustain jobs despite challenges, the North African nation's Industry and...
- The country managed to restrict inflation to 6 percent and sustain jobs despite challenges, the North African nation's Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour tells TRENDS.
- Moroccan automotive industry produced 700,00 cars in 2022 and we expect the production to hit 1 million in the next three years, adds Mezzour during the interview
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EU and Algeria look to consolidate energy, security ties
The 27-country bloc would like to develop the partnership with Algeria "looking at the future, by prioritizing European investments in...
- Borrell said the EU and Algeria had agreed to "relaunch high-level security dialogue", with the first meetings planned before the end of the year
- He said the EU and Algeria could "do better" on trade relations, calling for a solution "to obstacles (Algeria) introduced since June 2022 to commerce with Spain"
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‘US role in Middle East is stabilizing but diminishing’
The world is facing a new environment where powerful global leaders and corporate leaders are creating uncertainty and risk, Eurasia...
- Putin is becoming the most powerful rogue actor on the global stage in a way that Iran is the most powerful rogue actor in the Middle East, says Ian Bremmer
- The bigger issue is that the Russians are now in a hot war with the West and they’re performing very badly and their economy is deteriorating, he adds
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Video: Key takeaways from World Economic Forum
This year's event, held in the Swiss resort of Davos, was an intense and inspiring, and had brought together prominent...
- This year's event, held in the Swiss resort of Davos, was an intense and inspiring, and had brought together prominent leaders from government, business, and social institutions
- The discussions and insights shared during the World Economic Forum in Davos provided a unique opportunity to address global challenges and identify innovative solutions
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Tunisia swears in new defanged parliament
State television broadcast the proceedings and only official media were permitted to cover the session, with representatives of Tunisia's private...
- The new assembly was elected in two rounds in December and January, with a voter turnout of just over 11 percent
- It has 161 members but only 154 seats have so far been filled - with just 25 female representatives among them
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Lebanon central bank chief summoned in European probe
A Lebanese judge has asked central bank chief Riad Salameh to appear before visiting European investigators, a judicial official said...
- Lebanon central bank chief Riad Salameh denies all accusations against him and has rarely appeared before the judiciary.
- If he shows up, it would be the first time Salameh, 72, appears before European investigators probing suspected financial misconduct.
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UN rights chief denounces Israeli ‘genocidal rhetoric’ on Gaza
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Fitch lowers Israel’s credit rating amid economic strain from Gaza conflict
San Francisco, United States - US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Israel a notch on Monday, warning that its ongoing conflict...
West tells Iran to ‘stand down’ Israel attack threats; Tehran says ‘no way’
With tensions soaring in the Middle East, the United States says that Iran along with its proxies might attack Israel...
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Israel faces anger over Gaza school strike rescuers say killed 93
Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, said 11 children and six women were among the 93 who died...
- The bombardment of Al-Tabieen religious school and mosque drew criticism from across the Middle East and beyond alongside calls for a ceasefire
- Civil defence rescuers in the Hamas-ruled territory said three Israeli missiles hit the complex in Gaza City while people were performing dawn prayers
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Hamas names Sinwar new chief as region braces for Iran retaliation against Israel
Iran blames Haniyeh's death on Israel and has vowed to avenge him, while Hamas's Lebanese ally Hizbollah has also pledged...
- The announcement came with the Middle East on edge as it awaited Iran's retaliation over the killing of Haniyeh in Tehran
- Sinwar, who has been Hamas's leader in Gaza since 2017 - with Haniyeh living in Qatar - has not been seen since the October 7 attack
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Palestinian officials say 12 dead in Israel West Bank raids
Aqaba residents said Israeli troops arrived at dawn and surrounded the house of Amid Ghanam, leading to clashes between troops...
- Five people were killed in the Jenin area and four in Aqaba town in Tubas district
- The Israeli army said three people were killed and two arrested in another raid