Iran says replaced air defence systems damaged during 12-day war with Israel
Iran's air defence network includes systems like the domestically built Bavar-373 and Khordad-15, designed to counter missiles and aircraft, in...Geostrategy
Thai wildlife hospital treats Sunbears, elephants
Edwin Wiek founded Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) facility in 2001 with two macaques and a gibbon. It now spans...Geostrategy
Israel approves new settlement in east Jerusalem: NGO
The Palestinian foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Israel was "taking advantage of international concern over the war in Gaza...Half the "new neighborhood" comprising 1,738 housing units will be in the city's annexed east, the Israeli NGO Peace Now said
According to the Ir Amin anti-settlement NGO, around 300,000 Palestinians and 200,000 Israelis live in east Jerusalem
China slams ‘smearing’ of Belt and Road project after Italy withdraws
Proponents of the BRI praise it for bringing resources and economic growth to the Global South. But critics have long...The foreign ministry did not directly comment on Italy's decision to withdraw from Beijing's vast BRI project
But Wang pointed to the more than 150 participating countries as evidence of it being the "most popular international public product
US finds war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Sudan war
After months of rising concern and frustration at the failure of talks, Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented findings following...Blinken said that both the Sudanese army and the RSF have committed war crimes
More than 10,000 people have been killed, as per the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project
UK defence minister to visit Middle East to discuss ways to boost Gaza aid
Shapps will also visit Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel which was attacked by Hamas on October 7 which killed...Shapps will also discuss how the UK can support the Palestinian Authority, the recovery of hostages, as well as efforts to prevent further escalation in the Middle East
Earlier this week Shapps said Britain was considering sending military support vessel RFA Lyme Bay to provide medical and humanitarian aid in the Middle East
Israel approves ‘minimal’ increase in fuel supply to Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office wrote on X that a "minimal supplement of fuel necessary to prevent a humanitarian...Israel said the fuel supply increase was "necessary to avoid a humanitarian collapse"
UN chief said he feared that public order would "completely break down soon" in Gaza
Ambitious agreements mark Saudi Crown Prince’s Qatar visit
Doha, Qatar – Following a landmark visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Qatar,...The two countries expressed deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the need for a comprehensive and just resolution to the Palestinian question.
Economic and trade discussions focused on enhancing economic partnerships, diversifying trade, and investing in opportunities within the framework of their transformative visions.
KSA, Russia plan fertilizer JV, deepen OPEC+ ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Riyadh underscores the deepening economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Riyadh underscores the deepening economic and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Putin's extended one-on-one dialogue with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman covers bilateral and regional topics.
Palestinians in Gaza living in utter, deepening horror: UN rights chief
"Civilians in Gaza continue to be relentlessly bombarded by Israel and collectively punished -- suffering death, siege, destruction and deprivation...The UN official said 1.9 million of the Palestinian enclave's 2.2 million people had been displaced and were being pushed into overcrowded and unhealthy conditions of South Gaza
The official added he was gravely concerned by "dehumanizing and inciteful statements" made by current and former Israeli officials, as well as Hamas figures
Russia, UAE boost energy relations, explore new JVs
The two countries strengthen their partnership, discussing the use of Russian equipment in UAE's energy projects during Putin's significant visit...Russia and UAE strengthen their partnership, discussing the use of Russian equipment in UAE's energy projects during Putin's significant visit to Abu Dhabi.
The Russian President praises the UAE's successful hosting of COP28 and the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian connections.
Blinken, Wang discuss Gaza war in phone call
Beijing, China - The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke over the...Blinken discussed his recent travel in the Middle East and US diplomatic efforts in the region with Wang
He also underscored that the recent Houthi attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea
