Israel set for general strike after Gaza hostages found dead
A nationwide strike aimed at ramping up pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of the remaining hostages in...Geostrategy
Egypt says will not accept Israeli force on its Gaza border: state-linked media
Cairo, a key mediator in efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, "reiterated to all parties...Geostrategy
India-Middle East-Europe Corridor will change face of Middle East: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the launch of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor...Israel's Prime Minister said that his country would be at the center of this unprecedented international project, connecting infrastructure from Asia to Europe
The project includes plans for the construction of trains, hydrogen pipelines, fiber optic communications lines, electrical cables, and other critical infrastructure
President Putin and Kim Jong Un discuss sending North Korean into space
Moscow, Russia--Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un discussed the possibility of sending a North Korean into space, Russian news agencies quoted...The visiting North Korean leader and President Putin held talks on Wednesday at a spaceport in Russia's far east
Putin said Kim showed "great interest in rocket technology, and they are trying to develop their presence in space"
Israel strikes on Syria kill two soldiers: state media
During more than a decade of war in Syria, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on its territory, targeting Iran-backed forces...Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said strikes also targeted a weapons depot belonging to Hezbollah
Observatory with a network of sources inside Syria confirmed the death of the two soldiers and a fighter
UN Chief to hold meetings with Lavrov, Zelensky, Erdogan to discuss grain deal
New York, UN - The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres will discuss the revival of the grain deal with...Antonio Guterres noted that he will hold separate contacts with the representatives of the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Turkey
Russia on July 17 pulled out of grain deal, which was reached a year ago to ensure safe exports of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea
UAE and Iraq to deepen economic, cultural, energy cooperation
Baghdad, Iraq-- The UAE and Iraq have held discussions to boost economic, investment, educational, cultural, agricultural, food, technological, and energy...The officials from both countries discussed deepening economic, investment, educational, cultural, agricultural, food, technological, and energy cooperation
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Minister of State, noted the importance of utilizing the joint committee meetings to explore new opportunities for reinforcing economic growth
GCC looks to deepen international ties to resolve conflicts, achieve security
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) intends to deepen the process of dialogue with the international community in...The GCC secretary general made the remarks in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council of NATO and representatives of the partners in the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative
He said that the potential cooperation between the GCC General Secretariat and NATO, which is considered the largest military alliance in the world, is of paramount importance
COP28 to boost climate resilience and agri innovation
Chaired by UAE Envoy for Climate Change Sultan Al Jaber, the global climate summit will focus on a four-pillar strategy...Chaired by UAE Envoy for Climate Change Sultan Al Jaber, the global climate summit will focus on a four-pillar strategy for a sustainable future
Serco CEO Phil Malem calls for private sector involvement, as the UAE pledges significant investments in global renewable energy projects
EU chief wants global experts panel to confront AI challenges
Von der Leyen said the proposed AI group should be similar to the UN's IPCC panel, whose reports establish scientific...Von der Leyen said the proposed AI group should be similar to the UN's IPCC panel, whose reports establish scientific consensus on climate change.
The EU is leading the charge on regulating AI, and aims to green light what would be the world's first law covering the technology by the end of the year.
Kim Jong Un says Russia will win ‘great victory’ over enemies
"We are confident that the Russian army and people will win a great victory in the just fight to punish...Putin meanwhile praised "the future strengthening of cooperation and friendship between our countries," while hosting Kim at a Far East spaceport.
Experts say Russia may seek artillery shells and antitank missiles from North Korea, which wants advanced satellite and nuclear-powered submarine technology in return.
Iraq court sends 18 police officers to jail for Sweden embassy fire
Supporters of the powerful Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada Sadr set the Swedish embassy in Baghdad alight on the night of...Eight police received three-year jail terms, seven got two years and three months and three others were sentenced to 18 months in prison
Some of the Iraqi police involved in the case were permanently disbarred from the force, according to the court's verdict
