Davos founder Schwab cleared of misconduct by WEF probe
Geneva, Switzerland -- An investigation conducted by the World Economic Forum's board on Friday cleared the body's founder Klaus Schwab...Geostrategy
Made-for-TV pageantry as Trump brings Putin in from cold
Anchorage, United States - Stepping foot on Western soil for the first time since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine,...Geostrategy
Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
During parliamentary hearings, State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the move to revoke the treaty was a response to the...The 1996 treaty outlaws all nuclear explosions, including live tests of nuclear weapons, though it never came into force.
The West has accused Russia of using reckless nuclear rhetoric since it launched its offensive on Ukraine last February.
US sanctions Turkey, China, UAE entities to disrupt Russia war
"Russia is dependent on willing third-country individuals and entities to resupply its military and perpetuate its heinous war against Ukraine...The latest sanctions involve 130 new targets. Among them are Turkish national Berk Turken for his role in a procurement network with ties to Russian intelligence services
A UAE-based network has been sanctioned for alleged involvement in Russian illicit finance, the department said.
Political and tech leaders tackle AI safety at inaugural summit
London, United Kingdom – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hosts political and tech leaders at the inaugural global...The United Kingdom, the United States, the European Union and China have agreed to cooperate to ensure the safe use and deployment of AI technologies.
The summit identified an agenda of three key points: identifying risks, building risk-based policies in different countries.
Egypt says to help evacuate ‘about 7,000’ Gaza foreign nationals
For the first time after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants since the Hamas attacks of October...Egyptian officials said 76 wounded Palestinians and 335 foreign passport holders had crossed into Egypt on Wednesday
Among those who crossed were 31 Austrians, four Italians, five French nationals and some Germans, their governments said
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.
