Trump hails Air Force One ‘gift’ from Qatar
Calling the plane a "flying palace," ABC News, which first reported the story, said the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet gifted...Geostrategy
Jordan hospital treats war casualties across Middle East
The hospital was established in 2006 to treat victims of the sectarian violence that erupted in Iraq in the aftermath...Geostrategy
Biden voices support for humanitarian ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war
The 80-year-old Democrat was delivering remarks to some 200 supporters in the northern US state when a member of the..."I think we need a pause. A pause means giving time to get the prisoners out", Biden responded to a Jewish Rabbi who asked him to call for ceasefire
Asked about Joe Biden's remarks, the White House later clarified that by "prisoners" the president was referring to hostages held by Hamas
195 die in Israel strikes on Gaza camp, hundreds wounded
The Hamas government in Gaza said that 195 people had been killed in Israeli strikes this week on Jabalia refugee...Ambulances were set to rush several dozen patients to Egyptian hospitals, and about 400 foreigners or dual nationals were expected to escape.
Egypt said that eventually it hoped to help evacuate 7,000 foreigners from over 60 countries from the densely crowded territory of 2.4 million people.
More than 20,000 wounded people still in Gaza: MSF
The MSF pleaded that the people who plan to leave Gaza must be allowed "without further delay" and should also...According to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, the bombing campaign has killed 8,796 people
The UN and aid groups have sounded the alarm on the catastrophic humanitarian situation inside Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister orders hunt for Hamas leaders: Seymour Hersh
New York, United States - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly ordered Israeli intelligence agencies to track and assassinate all...Hersh claims that, based on information from a "well-informed Israeli," Netanyahu tasked intelligence agencies with a mission to eliminate Hamas leaders
The directive is said to extend to the families of Hamas political and military leaders, including their spouses, siblings, children, and parents
Saudi defense minister meets Blinken, Lloyd over Gaza war
Washington, United States - Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met the US Secretary of State...The focus of the meeting with Blinken was the ongoing Israeli-Palestine conflict, with discussions centered on joint efforts and coordination to de-escalate
Prince Khalid also met Austin at the Pentagon and discussions focused on bilateral affairs and the situation in Middle East
Middle East conflict alters regional energy dynamics
Chevron's Tamar gas field halt, rising global oil prices, and jeopardized gas supplies to Egypt and Jordan underscore the impact...Chevron's Tamar gas field halt, rising global oil prices, and jeopardized gas supplies to Egypt and Jordan underscore the impact of geopolitics on energy security.
Achieving peace in the Middle East region is crucial, not just for the well-being of its people but also for maintaining global economic stability and energy security.
UAE and Jordan sign MoU to boost investment cooperation
Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE and Jordan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create a framework for investment cooperation...ADQ has entered into a strategic partnership agreement to create a joint investment fund with Jordan Investment Fund
The agreement will enable the UAE and Jordan to explore opportunities to boost bilateral investments and enhance both nations’ GDP
Iran urges Muslim nations to suspend trade with Israel
The bombing campaign by Israel in Gaza has killed more than 8,500 people, two-thirds of them women and children, according..."Muslim countries should not cooperate economically with the Zionist regime (Israel)," said Iran's supreme leader Khamenei, calling for a "block on oil and food exports"
"The Muslim world must not forget who is putting pressure on the population of Gaza. It's not just about the Zionist regime," he said.
Saudi set to host FIFA World Cup 2034 in either summer or winter
Despite summer temperatures touching 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) in the major cities, Saudi Arabian Football Federation president Yasser al-Misehal...Misehal also indicated that Saudi Arabia intends to push ahead and host the tournament alone, without asking its neighbors to hold any games.
That would make Saudi the first country to organize the newly expanded, 48-team World Cup on its own, after the joint hostings in 2026 and 2030.
UN decries ‘latest atrocity’ as Israel strikes refugee camp again
"This is just the latest atrocity to befall the people of Gaza where the fighting has entered an even more...Jordan said it would "immediately" recall its ambassador to Israel in protest against the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza that has killed thousands of people.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will hold talks in Israel Friday and then visit other regional powers as Washington seeks "urgent mechanisms" to reduce regional tensions.
