Iran says will not halt nuclear enrichment ahead of European talks
Iran is scheduled to meet Britain, France and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, to discuss its nuclear programme, with Tehran...
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Iran says replaced air defence systems damaged during 12-day war with Israel
Iran's air defence network includes systems like the domestically built Bavar-373 and Khordad-15, designed to counter missiles and aircraft, in...
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Lebanon seeks US intervention as Israel shifts gas production vessel
Lebanese officials said Sunday that any Israeli activity in disputed waters would constitute a "hostile act" and an "attack" on...
- The ship operated by London-listed Energean Plc arrived in the Karish gas field on Sunday and will immediately commence operations.
- The move immediately drew condemnation from Lebanon's president and prime minister who held talks on Monday to discuss next steps.
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Qatari businessmen to explore investment opportunities in Egypt
The Qatari Businessmen Association discussed investment cooperation with Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, CEO of Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones....
- Chairman of the Qatar Businessmen Association's Board of Directors Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al-Thani stressed upon economic cooperation between the two countries.
- He said there are multiple mutual economic opportunities between Qatar and Egypt to develop their cooperation in the trade and investment sectors.
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Syria’s climate-scorched wheat fields produce little
The country is among the countries most vulnerable and poorly prepared for climate change, which is forecast to worsen.
- The trend is most evident in Syria's once-fertile northeast where wheat fields are drying to a crisp because of severe drought and low rainfall.
- Before the war, Syria's wheat production was enough to meet local demand. Harvests then plunged to record lows, leading to increased dependence on imports.
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Iraq to host tripartite meeting on water sharing in region
Dialogues with neighboring countries for water quotas are ongoing, says Iraq's Minister of Water Resources
- Dialogues have been taking place with neighboring countries for water quotas, says Iraq's Minister of Water Resources
- A special envoy of the Turkish president is supposed to visit Iraq but the date has not been finalized, the minister said
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Saudi Arabia begins compensation for Jeddah clearance project
Saudi Arabia has begun compensating residents who lost property to a massive redevelopment project in the coastal city of Jeddah...
- The demolitions began last October and stand to displace up to half a million people.
- So far, 20 neighbourhoods have been cleared and the process of clearing the remaining 12 will be completed by mid-November.
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Climate talks in Bonn to reignite momentum to tackle warming
Negotiators from almost 200 countries will meet in Bonn Monday for climate talks tasked with reigniting momentum on tackling global...
- The conference of 200 countries in Bonn will set the stage for a fresh round of major UN talks later this year in Egypt
- UN chief has warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine risked slowing action to combat the climate crisis
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Western powers to censure Iran amid stalled nuclear talks
Major European countries and the United States are expected to seek to censure Iran when the UN atomic watchdog meets...
- Iran has warned "any political action" by US and E3 group would "provoke without any doubt a proportional, effective and immediate response
- The latest IAEA report said that Iran now has 43.1 kilograms (95 pounds) of 60-percent-enriched uranium
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Turkey aid lifeline to Syria runs into roadblocks
Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid queue bumper-to-bumper amid the olive groves at the Turkish-Syrian border, waiting to be allowed across...
- Each month the United Nations sends some 800 lorries through the Cilvegozu crossing to deliver aid to millions in need in Syria's last major rebel bastion
- Russia, an ally of the Damascus regime, has threatened to use its veto power at a UN Security Council vote and block efforts to renew permission for the cross-border deliveries
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GCC slams Islamophobic remarks by top officials of India’s ruling party
Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, on Sunday condemned remarks about the Prophet Mohammed made by top officials in India's ruling...
- Saudi Arabia becomes the latest Gulf country to condemn the controversial remarks made by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma
- Kuwait, like Qatar, also summons India's ambassador amid widespread calls for a boycott of Indian goods in the Gulf
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Huge Europe-Morocco migration begins after Covid hiatus
Morocco on Sunday begins welcoming an influx of its citizens living in Europe after the pandemic led to a halt...
- The last such effort in the summer of 2019 saw 3.3 million people and more than three quarters of a million vehicles cross the Gibraltar Strait.
- More than 1,000 people including doctors, social workers and volunteers have signed up to help people arriving at ports and airports.
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Iran says will not halt nuclear enrichment ahead of European talks
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A royal decree dissolves Kuwait parliament as political wrangling persists
Kuwait City, Kuwait--Kuwait dissolved parliament on Thursday after a protracted stalemate between cabinet ministers and lawmakers dragged on despite the accession...
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Iran, Armenia eye $3 billion bilateral trade volume
Tehran, Iran – Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan on Thursday said that Iran and Armenia have the potential...
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Israel faces fresh US calls against attack on Rafah
Palestinian Territories - Israel faced renewed calls from key ally the United States on Friday against launching a large-scale attack...
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Israel PM spurns global recognition of a Palestinian state
In a post in Hebrew on social media platform X, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish country...
- His comments follow a similar rejection by far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir
- The Washington Post reported that the US and Arab diplomats were working on a plan for peace
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Record number of West Bank outposts set up in 2023, says Israel NGO
Jerusalem - Israeli settlers established a record number of wildcat outposts in the occupied West Bank in 2023, a watchdog...
- Twenty-six settlements not recognized by the Israeli government were established last year, including around 10 since the war in the Gaza Strip broke out.
- Peace Now said 2023 saw the highest number of wildcat outposts -- those established without the approval of the Israeli authorities -- since it began in 1996.
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Indian PM Modi seeks enhancing of ties in Qatar visit
Doha, Qatar - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday committed to strengthening ties with Qatar during his first visit to...
- The visit follows the release earlier this month of eight Indian ex-navy personnel arrested by Qatar and sentenced to death, according to India's foreign ministry.
- The premier also thanked Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for hosting the 800,000-strong Indian community in the tiny Gulf state.