Erdogan jubilant as ‘Steel Dome’ air defence system delivered to military, hails it a milestone
Last August, Turkey, a member of NATO, unveiled plans to build a multi-layered air defence system to protect its airspace,...Geostrategy
Syrian religious leader demands ‘separate’ region for Druze
A prominent Druze leader in southern Syria demanded on Monday the creation of a separate region for his minority community,...Geostrategy
Israeli strike on journalists in Lebanon ‘warrants war crime’ probe
Issam Abdallah, 37, was killed instantly in the strike on October 13 in the south of the country near the...Independent investigations by AI and HRW conclude the first strike that killed Abdallah and severely wounded Assi was most likely a tank round fired from Israel.
Under international humanitarian law, "it is forbidden in any circumstances to carry out direct attacks against civilians", HRW said.
Turkey’s Erdogan in Athens in ‘new chapter’ bid
Speaking to Kathimerini on Wednesday, the Turkish leader said communication channels with Greece had been "revived" and that he looked...Erdogan and the Greek leaders are expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration
Greek and Turkish ministers will hold a meeting of the high cooperation council, a bilateral body that last convened in 2016
G7 urges two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The latest round of conflict between Israel and Hamas began when the Palestinian fighters launched an unprecedented attack into Israel...The leaders said they are committed to a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution
The statement from G7 leaders comes as Israel continues to battle Hamas in Gaza
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.
