Iran opposes Lebanese govt’s decision to disarm Hezbollah: Khamenei adviser
Iran opposes the Lebanese government's decision to disarm the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah, a senior adviser to supreme leader Ayatollah...
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Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan for historic ‘Peace Signing’ Friday
US President Donald Trump announced he will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday for what he called...
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UAE, UN Women discuss gender equality, empowerment
NEW YORK, US - UAE foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed enhancing the prospects of women empowerment...
- Both sides reviewed UAE’s efforts in areas of women’s empowerment across all segments of society.
- The two also discussed the critical role of women in conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding
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Russia stiffens penalty for surrender, replaces general
Moscow replaced its top logistics general after setbacks as Kremlin-held regions of eastern and southern Ukraine voted for a second...
- The voting on whether Russia should annex four regions of Ukraine has dramatically raised the stakes.
- Russia's partial mobilization will likely be one of his first big logistical challenges with hundreds of thousands of reservists needing to be trained before deployment.
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UAE delegation attends meetings on sidelines of UNGA session
The UAE delegation attended the fifth day of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United...
- Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, participated in a meeting organized by the US with the GCC and Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and Yemen.
- Omar Saif Ghobash, Assistant Minister for Culture and Public Diplomacy, met Frederick Mitchell, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas.
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German Chancellor in Saudi Arabia on energy hunt
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Saudi Arabia at the start of a two-day Gulf tour, in the hope of...
- Germany wants to extend cooperation on new technologies such as green hydrogen produced using renewable energy.
- Germany hopes to agree new energy partnerships with the oil-and gas-rich Gulf states, with the loss of supplies from Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Dubai emerges as a driving force for a green economy
Dubai is consolidating its position as a pioneer in transitioning to a green economy to support the efforts of the...
- Dubai had launched an in-depth study that showed how the Emirate can achieve carbon neutrality (net zero emissions) by 2050.
- The Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 aim to provide 100 percent energy from clean energy sources by 2050.
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What could happen if Putin used nuclear weapons in Ukraine?
"Those who are trying to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that the wind can also turn in their...
- Analysts say Moscow would likely deploy one or more "tactical" or battlefield nuclear bombs
- These are small weapons, ranging from 0.3 kilotons to 100 kilotons of explosive power
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Morocco court sentences 12 migrants to jail over violence
Nearly three months after the border tragedy in which two dozen migrants died, a Moroccan appeals court has sentenced 12...
- Rights groups have accused both Moroccan and Spanish security forces of responding with excessive force, leaving at least 23 migrants dead
- Since the tragedy, Morocco has sentenced dozens of migrants to prison terms of up to two and a half years on charges including illegal entry and belonging to criminal gangs
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French TV to show ‘power map’ to avoid winter black outs
France's national broadcaster said Friday it would begin broadcasting a "power map" to viewers, showing demand for electricity around the...
- Under a deal signed with the main operator of the country's power grid, France Televisions will begin showing a real-time map called Ecowatt on its channels.
- During periods of worryingly high demand -- which will be coloured in red -- viewers will be encouraged to reduce their power consumption or avoid drawing on the grid at peak hours
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Lapid under fire over backing Palestinian statehood at UN
The premier reiterated his long-held position that a two-state solution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was in Israel's interest, a...
- The proliferation of Jewish settlements throughout the occupied West Bank, widely considered illegal under international law, is a major hurdle to Palestinian statehood.
- Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, however, said real test of Lapid position is the "Israeli government sitting at the negotiating table to implement the two-state solution.
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Israel no longer partner for peace, says Palestinian leader
Israel is impeding progress toward a two-state solution and can no longer be considered a reliable partner in the peace...
- Repeating grievances, Abbas said the Jewish state has acted with "total impunity" against people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
- Palestinians' trust in the prospects for peace is "regressing."
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Iran opposes Lebanese govt’s decision to disarm Hezbollah: Khamenei adviser
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Trump hails election as ‘most important date’ in US history
Earlier this month Trump and Biden each won enough delegates to clinch their party nominations in the 2024 presidential race,...
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Ground operations in Ukraine possible at some point, says Macron
Last month French president refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine, which prompted a stern response...
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Israel cabinet to meet on Sunday on Doha truce talks
Jerusalem--Israel's security cabinet is set to meet Sunday to discuss the "mandate" of a delegation due to travel to Doha...
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Israeli fighter jets bomb Syria weapons depot
Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on targets in Syria since civil war broke out in 2011, mainly targeting...
- Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said "Israeli missiles" targeted a weapons depot
- Another site near an army battalion in the same area was also targeted
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Second aid ship prepares to leave for Gaza from Cyprus
According to Cyprus foreign ministry spokesperson, the ship will depart for Gaza today even as US charity World Central Kitchen...
- The maritime aid corridor from Cyprus is meant to partly address shortages in Gaza
- World Central Kitchen built a makeshift jetty southwest of Gaza City to receive aid
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Syria landmine blast kills 19 truffle hunters, says war monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON – At least 19 people searching for truffles in the north Syria desert were killed on Saturday after their...
- Between February and April each year, hundreds of impoverished citizens risk their lives searching for truffles in the vast Syrian desert.
- Recent weeks have seen repeated deadly mine blasts as Syrians hunt for truffles even as authorities have warned against the practice.