Pro-Palestinian protest leader details 104 days spent in US custody
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent leaders of pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, recounted his experience surviving 104 days...
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EU seeks Gaza progress after Israel found in breach of cooperation deal
Brussels, Belgium -- The EU said Monday that Israel must improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or else face possible...
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Iran, UN agree on replacing nuclear site’s damaged cameras
The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency had been seeking to replace the devices which Iran says were damaged in a...
- Iran began restricting some IAEA inspection activity earlier this year as part of steps it has taken away from the 2015 nuclear deal after the US pulled out.
- Negotiations resumed last week to try to revive the deal under which Iran pledged to reduce its nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
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Emirates and IAEA discuss nuclear program, Expo’s role in fostering ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of...
- The two sides reviewed the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in promoting international cooperation and building effective and fruitful partnerships
- The IAEA Director-General highlighted the importance of the constructive cooperation between the UAE and the International Atomic Energy Agency
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UAE keen to foster cooperation with ASEAN, says Foreign Affairs Minister
Reports say that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praised the outstanding relations between the UAE and the ASEAN countries.
- The two sides hailed the distinguished relations between the UAE and the ASEAN group in a meeting held at Dubai Expo 2020
- The two parties reviewed the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in reinforcing the cooperation between the UAE and the ASEAN group
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UN chief says cross-border aid to Syria rebel bastion vital
The cross-border mechanism has been operating since 2020 through Bab al-Hawa, after the Russian-imposed removal in 2019 of three other...
- Cross-border assistance remains life saving for millions of people in need in north-west Syria, UNO Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
- Guterres said some 4.5 million people in Syria need help this winter, up 12 percent from the previous year due to pandemic and economic crisis.
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Saudi Arabia stresses need for international cooperation to fight corruption
Combating corruption requires cooperation from every person in all societies at all levels in all its forms and manifestations, said...
- Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority. was speaking at UN Convention against Corruption.
- Saudi Arabia's "Riyadh Initiative" aimed at establishing a global operation network of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities.
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Naif Arab University and Tunisia’s justice ministry sign exchange pact
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences has signed a cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Ministry of Justice on the sidelines...
- The two sides will exchange expertise in academics, research and training programs, symposiums, forums, conferences and workshops
- NAUSS specializes in advanced security-related studies at the postgraduate level in the form of diplomas, master’s degrees and doctorate programs.
RewirEd Summit concluded at Expo 2020 Dubai
The RewirEd Summit sponsored by Etihad Airways and Hettich in Expo 2020 Dubai concluded yesterday with a series of major...
- The RewirEd Declaration launched by UNESCO and Dubai Cares on Connectivity for Education was the key announcement of this summit
- The UAE was praised by all the five presidents along with 45 ministers in the summit for delivering quality education
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Armed with drones, Turkey explores African arms sales
Ankara already has a military base in Somalia, and Morocco and Tunisia reportedly took their first delivery of Turkish combat...
- The two-day Turkey-Africa partnership summit starting Friday comes fast on the heels of a top-level business forum in October that focused on investment and trade
- Leaders and top ministers from 39 countries -- including 13 presidents -- have confirmed attendance, with Erdogan set to make a speech on Saturday
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UAE taps Harvard lab to help build its economy
The new partnership between Harvard university’s Growth lab and the UAE’s Ministry of Economy is in line with the government’s...
- The UAE signed agreement with Harvard’s Growth Lab, specialized in theoretical and empirical research on determinants of growth
- The two-year program under the agreement will see academic experts conduct evidence-based economic analyses and research
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Blinken says US still prepared to sell jet fighters to UAE
The $23 billion arms package was pushed through by former president Donald Trump in what was seen as a reward...
- "We remain prepared to move forward... if that is what the Emiratis are interested in doing", Blinken said while speaking during a visit to Malaysia
- Asked about the conditions the US has set, he did not give precise details, but said Washington wanted to ensure that Israel maintains its "military edge"
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Pro-Palestinian protest leader details 104 days spent in US custody
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent leaders of pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, recounted his experience surviving 104 days...
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Top global leaders to attend WEF meet amid Gaza, Ukraine war
Paris, France - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Middle East leaders will attend a World...
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UAE economy likely to grow by 3.8 percent in 2025, says World Bank
WASHINGTON, US - The World Bank expected the UAE's real GDP to grow by 3.4 percent in 2023, rising to...
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PARIS, FRANCE - The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth's surface temperature nearly crossing...
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Blinken returns to Israel as Gaza death toll rises to 23, 210
The US secretary of state -- on his fourth Middle East tour since the war broke out -- was back...
- Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called on Muslim states "to support the resistance with weapons, because this is... not the battle of the Palestinian people alone".
- At least 23,210 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory due to relentless Israeli bombardment, 126 deaths in the past 24 hours alone.
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GCC head and EU top diplomat review relations in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Josep Borrell, High Representative of...
- The two discussed the latest developments in regional and international arenas, including the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip
- Al Budaiwi noted the importance of collaboration and unity in efforts to halt the continuous Israeli attacks against Gaza
Blinken discusses Israel normalization in tented Saudi talks
US top diplomat Antony Blinken also said all the leaders on his tour, which took him to six countries before...
- In just three days, Blinken has visited Turkey, Greece, Jordan, Qatar and the UAE on his fourth regional tour since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict
- He said there was "broad agreement" on security for Israel, united Palestinian leadership for the occupied West Bank and Gaza and an eventual independent Palestinian state