Erdogan to visit Saudi on Thursday, ending rift over Khashoggi killing

• Turkey infuriated Riyadh by pressing ahead with an investigation into the murder, which Erdogan said was ordered at the "highest levels" of the Saudi government.
• Ties between the two regional powers  sharply deteriorated and Saudi Arabia unofficially tried to put pressure on Turkey's economy and boycott key Turkish imports.

Coal still the fossil fuel most responsible for global warming: Report

• Since the 195-nation Paris treaty was inked in 2015, coal power capacity under construction or slated for development has dropped by three-quarter.
• Globally, there are more than 2,400 coal-fired power plants operating in 79 countries, with a total capacity of 2,100 GW.

Indian PM meets UAE business delegation on visit to Kashmir

• Modi said a total of $4.97 billion private investment is on its way to Jammu and Kashmir
• In August 2019, New Delhi revoked Article 370 of India’s constitution that lent the then state its autonomous status within the Indian Union

Turkish court jails Erdogan critic Kavala for life

Russia warns of WW3 as West plans more arms for Ukraine

• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered an outburst of support from Western nations that has seen weapons pour into the country
• But Western powers have been reluctant to deepen their involvement, for fear of sparking a conflict against nuclear-armed Russia

Iran terms latest talks with Saudi Arabia as ‘positive’

• Shiite Muslim-majority Iran and the Sunni kingdom of Saudi Arabia support rival sides in several conflicts, including in Yemen
• Iran's Nour news agency reported the latest talks were attended by senior officials from the two countries

Iran urges new meet in Vienna talks ‘as soon as possible’

• Tehran has been engaged in negotiations with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia directly and the United States indirectly to revive the 2015 deal.
• The 2015 deal gave Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program to guarantee that Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon.

Putin congratulates Macron, wishes him ‘success’: Kremlin

• "I sincerely wish you success in your state activities, as well as good health and well-being," Putin said in a telegram to Macron
• But while keeping its diplomatic channels to Moscow open, France under Macron has joined the barrage of international sanctions on Russia

Arab, world leaders welcome Macron’s win

• Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable to congratulate Emmanuel Macron on being re-elected for a second term as French president
• The UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan wished the French President continued success in achieving more progress and prosperity for the people of France

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Egyptian President, Jordan king meet in Cairo, discuss regional issues

• The three leaders discussed the developments taking place in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing the need to stop any practices that violate the sanctity of the holy mosque
• They called for avoiding escalation and calming the situation, stressing that the region is in need for peace, stability and cooperation to achieve progress and prosperity