Israel PM adds war goal of allowing northern residents to return home
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday expanded the country's goals for the war in Gaza, vowing to allow Israelis...Geostrategy
US blames Iran-linked group for attack on Iraq diplomatic compound
The US embassy in Baghdad said in a statement issued on Friday that the attack was "initiated by Iran-aligned militia...Geostrategy
Qatar, Iran discuss cooperation in free zones, investment
DOHA, QATAR - Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Free Zones Authority Ahmad bin...The Qatari minister and the Advisor to the Iranian President discussed reinforcing cooperation between the two countries.
The Iranian leader and accompanying delegation toured the Free Zones at Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul Free Zone.
Turkish strikes on Kurdish targets kill two in Syria: monitor
Turkey has also launched strikes on positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq since Sunday, when two...One of the strikes on the Kurdish-controlled region of Hasakeh hit a car, killing two people, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
In another strike, "Turkish drones targeted a factory north of Hasakeh, injuring three workers", said Farhad Shami, the spokesman for the Kurdish-led SDF
Largest climate fund seeks new funding for vulnerable
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up as part of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement to funnel grants and...The Green Climate Fund says Thursday's conference in Germany will allow it to invest more in a decade it sees as critical for climate action
It has laid out a 50by30 vision to manage $50 billion by 2030, almost triple its current capital of $17bn, to focus efforts on developing countries
Keir Starmer, former human rights lawyer, may be Britain’s next prime minister
Labour heads into its annual conference in Liverpool, northwest England, this weekend enjoying double-digit leads in opinion polls ahead of...When Starmer took charge of the party three years ago after the disastrous reign of socialist Jeremy Corbyn, he vowed to unite it and get it back on a path to power
The 61-year-old has moved the main opposition back to the centre ground, quietened dissent among the left, and rooted out anti-Semitism within its ranks
Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Moscow for talks with Russian president
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Moscow from...Prime Minister Al-Sudani is set to leave Iraq on October 9, with a planned meeting between him and President Putin on October 10
Iraqi state media previously reported that the trip would serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties and foster collaboration between the two nations
Iran condemns Britain for criticism of satellite launch
Last week, the Islamic republic said it had successfully launched the Noor-3 imaging satellite by its three-stage Qassed rocket, in...Britain slammed Iran for what it termed as disregard of international restrictions
Iran hit back on Wednesday, denouncing the British statement as "interventionist"
Israeli minister’s historic address in Saudi Arabia marks diplomatic turning point
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a historic diplomatic event, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi delivered a speech in Saudi Arabia...Karhi, dressed in a blue suit and a crocheted skullcap, addressed the audience in English from his seat, holding a handheld microphone
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly scheduled to visit Israel and the West Bank, indicating the continued commitment to the diplomatic process
Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Iraq and Syria after Ankara attack
A branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) -- listed as a terror group by Turkey and its Western allies...Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the two terrorists came from Syria and were trained there.
Police shot dead one of the assailants while the other died in an apparent suicide blast outside Turkey's interior ministry.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation...Sport is a major component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform agenda, which aims to transforms Saudi Arabia into a tourism and business hub.
In the coming weeks, the kingdom is set to host the final LIV Golf League tournament of the regular season and a boxing match featuring Anthony Joshua.
Iran plays down football spat with Saudi Arabia, says ties improving
Tehran, Iran - Iran's top diplomat on Wednesday played down a spat with Saudi Arabia that prompted the cancelation of an...Al Ittihad had refused to take to the pitch for their away game against Iran's Sepahan FC in protest at the statue of assassinated Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani.
The Asian Football Confederation later confirmed that the fixture had been cancelled "due to unanticipated and unforeseen circumstances".
