Almost 3,000 Australians seek to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Australia has started evacuating almost 3,000 citizens caught up in the rapidly spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran, Foreign Minister...
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MENA Brief | June 18: Oil calms after Trump’s threat rattles markets; UAE-Iran calls, Riyadh Air signs big Rolls-Royce deal
Oil prices steadied Wednesday after Trump’s demand for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ roiled markets and revived supply fears, as regional diplomacy...
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GCC, Greece discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation
This was agreed upon during a session of talks held in Athens on Friday between the GCC Secretary General and...
- This was agreed upon during a session of talks held in Athens on Friday between the GCC Secretary General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Nikos Dendias
- The meeting dealt with the strategic relations between the GCC and the Republic of Greece, and ways to enhance them in various fields
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Bahrain orders Lebanese envoy to leave in 48 hours
The decision closely mirrored that of Saudi Arabia, which too ordered the Lebanese ambassador to its country to return home.
- The decision was apparently taken ‘against the background of a series of unacceptable and offensive statements issued by Lebanese officials’
- This decision would not affect the Lebanese residents in Bahrain, the country’s Ministry of Foreign affairs has said
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World leaders discuss climate, economy, vaccines at G20
Summit host Mario Draghi, the Italian prime minister, has called for a ‘G20 commitment on the need to limit the...
- Looming over the two-day talks in Rome is pressure to make headway on tackling global warming
- This is because the key COP26 summit is kicking off in Glasgow on Monday
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US targets Iran’s drone program with sanctions
The sanctions boosted pressure on Iran ahead of the reopening of negotiations on the country's nuclear program. The sanctions came...
- The US Treasury targeted lethal unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- It said the drones have been used to attack US forces and international shipping in the Gulf region
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Saudi recalls envoy to Lebanon over Yemen comments
Saudi Arabia ordered the "recall of the ambassador in Lebanon for consultations, and the departure of Lebanon's ambassador to the...
- The wealthy Gulf kingdom also "decided to halt all Lebanese imports"
- Lebanon's Prime Minister Mikati reacted quickly, saying he "regretted" the Saudi move
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Iran petrol network partially restored after cyberattack
Among 4,300 fuel stations across the country, at present 1,450 are connected to the central fuel distribution system that provides...
- Authorities have said the results of an investigation into the alleged attack would be ready within 10 days.
- President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday said that his country must be "seriously prepared" against cyberattacks.
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Saudi submits bid to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
Russia, the Republic of Korea, Italy and Ukraine are other four countries that have submitted bids for the event in...
- Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman proposes “The Era of Change: Leading the Planet to a Foresighted Tomorrow” as the theme for the event.
- The Expo 2030 in Riyadh would coincide with the culmination of the Saudi Vision 2030, the Crown Prince's letter said.
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Oil giant Saudi Arabia sees opportunity in climate crisis
Not only is the kingdom ramping up oil production, it is also making a major play for the trillion-dollar emerging...
- Saudi Arabia has promised to go carbon-neutral by 2060 and pledged more than $1 billion for circular carbon economy initiatives.
- Experts say Saudi Arabia has a strong stake in blue and green hydrogen production, solar production and in solutions in carbon capture and storage.
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Lebanon to get Jordan’s electricity via Syria by 2022
The process of supplying Lebanon with electricity is expected to begin in early 2022.
- The amount of electricity to be supplied Lebanon will be nearly 150 MW from midnight until 6 am
- Jordan will also supply 250 MW to Lebanon during the remaining periods
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Iran body proposes bill to allow women into stadia
Women were able to watch a game at the 80,000-seat Azadi stadium in October 2019, when Iran thrashed Cambodia 14-0.
- Women were refused access to stadia after Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution, but exceptions have been made in recent times for international games.
- World football's governing body FIFA has exerted pressure to allow women into international qualifiers.
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Gaza war will last many months: Benjamin Netanyahu
The prime minister of Israel told a news conference that the war will continue for many months "until Hamas is...
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North Korea to launch three more spy satellites next year
"The task of launching three additional reconnaissance satellites in 2024 was declared" as one of the key policy decisions for...
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Friday night's Turkish Super Cup between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce had been due to be played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. But...
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US shoots downs anti-ship missiles fired from Yemen
The US Central Command said the missiles were fired from the area controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, describing it...
- The Houthi attacks are endangering a transit route that carries up to 12% of global trade
- US forces in Iraq and Syria have also repeatedly come under fire from drone and rocket attacks
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GCC makes pivotal strides in development, diplomacy
In 2023, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait collectively advanced in technology and sustainable development, achieving global integration.
- In 2023, the region including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait, collectively advanced in technology and sustainable development, achieving global integration.
- From Saudi Arabia's ambitious Al-Diriyah project to the UAE's leadership role in hosting COP28, each nation contributed uniquely to the region's dynamic presence on world stage.
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Hamas denounces US munitions ’emergency’ sale to Israel
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - The Strip's Hamas rulers on Saturday condemned the US approval of a $147.5 million sale of...
- The United States announced the sale of the 155mm artillery munitions on Friday under an emergency provision.
- Hamas said the sale was "clear evidence of the American administration's full sponsorship of this criminal war".