UN experts warn of torture risk as US deports migrants to third countries
Geneva, Switzerland -- UN experts decried Tuesday the US resumption of migrant deportations to third countries, including to war-torn South...
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Trump hosts Netanyahu in push for Gaza deal, says Hamas too willing to end the conflict
Netanyahu's third visit since Trump's return to power comes at a crucial time, with the US president hoping to capitalize...
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Leonardo to enhance naval surveillance of Qatar
The announcement was made at DIMDEX, the flagship regional event for the international maritime defence and security, going on in...
- The announcement was made at DIMDEX, the flagship regional event for the international maritime defence and security, going on in Doha until March 23
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US less optimistic over reaching Iran nuclear deal
US optimism that a deal to restore the 2015 agreement to limit Iran's nuclear developed has soured, with the State...
- "We are close to a possible deal, but we're not there yet," State Department spokesman Ned Price said on March 16
- US officials said they thought Tehran would reach an agreement after Sunday's celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year
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Biden heads to Europe to bolster West’s unity, toughen Russia sanctions
President Joe Biden leaves Wednesday for Europe on a mission to bolster Western unity, ramp up unprecedented sanctions against Russia...
- On Thursday, Biden will attend summits with NATO, the G7 group and the European Council
- Biden will seek to "reinforce the incredible unity we built with allies and partners."
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Qatar to disburse cash assistance to families in Gaza Strip
Chairman of Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee Ambassador Mohammed Al Emadi announced cash assistance to needy families in the Gaza Strip....
- Qatar Fund for Development will also cooperate with Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee in the process.
- The distribution process will take place through the United Nations distribution centers located in Gaza.
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UN Population Fund hails Jordan’s health sector achievements
UNFPA reviewed key areas of cooperation with Jordan in the health sector, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Jordan’s Minister of Health Feras Hawwari has discussed areas of cooperation with UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNFPA Deputy Executive Director/Programs, Diene Keita.
- The UNFPA agreed to maintain coordination and collaboration with the ministry on specified objectives.
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Jordan king, in phone call, discusses ties with Saudi crown prince
The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company.
- The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
- The gas output will be divided evenly between the Gulf Arab neighbors, at a time where soaring consumption has led to growing demand for energy in the two countries
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EU split over Russia oil sanctions in face of ‘war crime’
The EU foreign and defense ministers meeting in Brussels did give the green light to doubling a financial package for...
- The EU foreign and defense ministers meeting in Brussels did give the green light to doubling a financial package for arms to Ukraine to 1 billion euros
- EU and Western allies have unleashed a barrage of sanctions that have battered the Russian economy as they look to punish President Vladimir Putin for invading his neighbor
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Russian oligarch Abramovich’s superyacht docks in Turkey
Abramovich was among the individuals listed under new sanctions adopted by the European Union last week.
- Abramovich was among the individuals listed under new sanctions adopted by the European Union last week
- Western nations are impounding such assets with links to wealthy Russians as part of efforts to pressure President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine
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Kuwait, KSA agree on plan to develop joint offshore gas field
The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company.
- The project is a joint endeavor between the Saudi-based Aramco Gulf Operations Company and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
- The gas output will be divided evenly between the Gulf Arab neighbors, at a time where soaring consumption has led to growing demand for energy in the two countries
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Biden tells US businesses to ‘harden’ defenses against Russia cyber threat
Biden cited "evolving intelligence that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks."
- Biden cited "evolving intelligence that the Russian government is exploring options for potential cyberattacks."
- Biden said the US government would "continue to use every tool to deter, disrupt, and if necessary, respond to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure."
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Norway warns of consequences over UNRWA funding cut
"We urge fellow donor countries to reflect on the wider consequences of cutting their funding to UNRWA," Norwegian Foreign Minister...
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UN court rejects most of Ukraine’s ‘terror’ case against Russia
Kyiv had accused Moscow of being a "terrorist state" whose support for pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine was a harbinger...
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IMF says Red Sea shipping down one-third due to Houthi attacks
"Container shipping... has declined by almost 30 percent," said Jihad Azour, director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia...
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Palestinian aid agency can’t be replaced, UN says
Several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan, have suspended funding to the UNRWA agency, and the UN...
- UNRWA said it has acted promptly over allegations by Israel
- Israel accused UN Palestinian refugee agency of "hiring terrorists on a massive scale"
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife get 14 years jail in graft case
Since being ousted in 2022, Khan has been buried by court cases he claims have been triggered to prevent his...
- Khan and his wife were found guilty of graft in a case involving gifts he received while premier, after he was Tuesday handed 10 years in a case related to leaking state secrets
- Pakistan goes to the polls next Thursday in a ballot already marred by allegations of rigging, with Khan barred from running and his party subject to a massive crackdown
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Kuwait’s new emir makes first foreign trip to Saudi
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 38-year-old de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, greeted Sheikh Meshal at the airport in...
- Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, who is 83, was sworn in last month following the death of his predecessor and half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf
- He is faced with the task of overcoming longstanding political paralysis and reforming a bloated public sector