First responders in Gaza say running out of supplies
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories - First responders in Gaza said Thursday that their operations were at a near standstill, more...Geostrategy
Yemen’s Huthis to keep attacking Israeli ships despite US deal
Yemen's Huthi rebels will continue targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea, an official told AFP on Wednesday, despite a...Geostrategy
Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Moscow for talks with Russian president
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Moscow from...Prime Minister Al-Sudani is set to leave Iraq on October 9, with a planned meeting between him and President Putin on October 10
Iraqi state media previously reported that the trip would serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties and foster collaboration between the two nations
Iran condemns Britain for criticism of satellite launch
Last week, the Islamic republic said it had successfully launched the Noor-3 imaging satellite by its three-stage Qassed rocket, in...Britain slammed Iran for what it termed as disregard of international restrictions
Iran hit back on Wednesday, denouncing the British statement as "interventionist"
Israeli minister’s historic address in Saudi Arabia marks diplomatic turning point
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a historic diplomatic event, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi delivered a speech in Saudi Arabia...Karhi, dressed in a blue suit and a crocheted skullcap, addressed the audience in English from his seat, holding a handheld microphone
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly scheduled to visit Israel and the West Bank, indicating the continued commitment to the diplomatic process
Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Iraq and Syria after Ankara attack
A branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) -- listed as a terror group by Turkey and its Western allies...Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the two terrorists came from Syria and were trained there.
Police shot dead one of the assailants while the other died in an apparent suicide blast outside Turkey's interior ministry.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation...Sport is a major component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform agenda, which aims to transforms Saudi Arabia into a tourism and business hub.
In the coming weeks, the kingdom is set to host the final LIV Golf League tournament of the regular season and a boxing match featuring Anthony Joshua.
Iran plays down football spat with Saudi Arabia, says ties improving
Tehran, Iran - Iran's top diplomat on Wednesday played down a spat with Saudi Arabia that prompted the cancelation of an...Al Ittihad had refused to take to the pitch for their away game against Iran's Sepahan FC in protest at the statue of assassinated Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani.
The Asian Football Confederation later confirmed that the fixture had been cancelled "due to unanticipated and unforeseen circumstances".
UAE and Brazil discuss boosting trade, energy, strategic ties
Brasilia, Brazil-- The UAE and Brazil have explored opportunities to develop cooperation in trade, energy and climate issues in a...The two ministers touched on bilateral relations and ways to promote them as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries
They also discussed the cooperation between the UAE and Brazil within the framework of BRICS following the UAE joining the bloc
Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries exports first shipment to US
JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA - The Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries has marked a significant milestone with the departure...The ship is laden with 37,000 tons of iron steel foundry product, representing the first-ever production of this commodity within the Kingdom.
The city's port has extensive capabilities and advanced logistical transportation services, making it a hub for trade exchanges in Saudi Arabia.
Yemen economy tanks as peace talks make no headway, say NGOs
"While economic challenges are rife across the country, rising inflation and the deterioration of public services are making life unbearable,"...Power cuts in Aden can last 17 hours a day and more than 50 percent of households in government-held areas cannot meet basic food requirements.
The World Food Program warned in August that more than four million Yemenis would receive less food assistance from the end of September.
Qatar begins construction on North Field gas expansion
RAS LAFFAN, QATAR - Qatar's state-owned energy giant began construction on Tuesday on a project to expand production from the world's...There has been mounting demand for Qatari gas as European consumer nations have scrambled to replace lost Russian deliveries.
Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi called the project a "leap towards our country's leadership in the field of energy".
