In Beirut, US envoy says ‘no more time to waste’ on Gaza ceasefire
US envoy Amos Hochstein's Lebanon trip comes a day before ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel are set to resumeGeostrategy
Yunus says Bangladesh is experiencing a ‘student-led revolution’
Hasina fled by helicopter as protesters flooded Dhaka's streets in a dramatic end to her long rule. Her government was...Geostrategy
Did not hear any noise from global organizations on journalist Dugina’s death, says Russia
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russia still has not heard any reaction from international organizations regarding the assassination of journalist Darya Dugina...The diplomat recalled a series of assassination attempts and murders of Russian journalists and opinion leaders committed by the Kiev regime.
Darya Dugina, 29, was killed on August 20 when her car was blown up on the M1 Highway in the Moscow Region’s Odintsovsky district.
Abu Dhabi Chamber inks MoU with Ethiopian Investment Commission
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the...The MoU also aims to establish a framework for cooperation that advances trade, investment and economic relationships between the UAE and Ethiopia.
The signing of the MoU was held on the sideline of the UAE delegation's visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Iran not holding direct talks with US on sidelines of UN meet
"Reports that a meeting between Iranian and American officials will be held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly...Kanaani said the two countries have held only indirect talks to discuss a prisoner exchange and unblocking Iranian assets.
The New York Times reported on August 10 that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement on a prisoner swap.
Algeria party leader criticises UAE’s regional role
Algiers, Algeria - Abdelkader Bengrina, the leader of Algeria's National Construction Movement and a member of the government coalition, has...Bengrina accused the UAE of focusing its regional role on promoting the normalization of ties with Israel and influencing other Arab nations through financial means
He alleged that the UAE's actions, driven by financial incentives, have led to discord and turmoil in several countries, including Morocco, Niger, Mali, Libya, and Tunisia
Saudi Arabia rejects HRW allegations of killing migrants at Yemeni border
Saudi Arabia has strongly rejected allegations made by Human Rights Watch that its border guards fired on Ethiopian migrants crossing...The Kingdom refutes a Human Rights Watch report alleging that its border guards fired on Ethiopians
The report alleged an escalation of abuses along the route from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia
Israeli woman shot dead in West Bank attack: medics
The incident comes two days after an Israeli father and son were gunned down at a car wash in the...The Israeli army, confirming the death of the 40-year-old woman, said the two civilians came under fire when they were driving
The "shooting attack was carried out from a passing vehicle on Route 60 adjacent to the city of Hebron toward civilians who were driving in the area", said army
India keen to finalize Chabahar port development pact with Iran
Tehran, Iran - Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to expedite the completion of the port at...President Raisi underlined the importance of strengthening ties with India, particularly in domains such as transit, energy, and regional security
He advocated for enhanced cooperation in transportation, including the North-South Corridor, and urged the swift activation of Chabahar Port facilities
Arab Parliament endorses call to support victims of terrorism
Cairo, Egypt-- Arab Parliament on Monday endorsed the call for victims of terrorism in the Arab world to be supported...The parliament said the victims of terrorism in the Arab world must be supported with money to overcome their tragedies
The parliament expressed solidarity to coincide with the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
8 fighters killed in Russian strikes on rebel-held northwest Syria: monitor
"Russian warplanes carried out air strikes on the western outskirts of Idlib city, targeting a military base belonging to Hayat...Media said the strikes, which came shortly after midnight, targeted an area on the outskirts of Idlib city near swimming pools
The rebel-held Idlib region is home to about three million people, around half of them displaced from other parts of the country
Cyprus marine police rescue 86 migrants off the coast
Cypriot authorities say there has been a rise in the number of migrants arriving by boat this year, with a...The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) said the operation was successful, with 61 men, six women and 19 children brought safely to shore
A marine police patrol boat and two speedboats were involved in the rescue off Cape Greco, near the resort of Ayia Napa
