The Israeli military has been gearing up to seize Gaza City, the Palestinian territory's largest urban centre, with the United...
Paris, France -- French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and six other top...
Amman, Jordan - Jordan has stated that it is considering "all options" in response to what it perceives as Israel's...The kingdom refrained from specifying the measures Jordan might take, but the statement comes after the country recalled its ambassador from Israel
In a significant move, Jordan also declared Israel's ambassador persona non grata, effectively preventing his return to Amman
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations Committee (NAMLCFTC)...The guidance aims to educate licensed financial institutions (LFIs) and public sector on the risks associated with unlicensed virtual asset service providers.
It aligns with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publication on updated guidance for a risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers.
Manama, Bahrain - In a convenience store in Bahrain, 14-year-old Jana Abdullah carries a tablet as she shops, checking a list...Led by tech-savvy youth, the boycott campaign includes browser extensions, dedicated websites and smartphone apps that identify proscribed products.
The boycott has been accompanied by calls for Arab states to cut ties with Israel, while pro-Palestinian rallies have taken place weekly in major capitals.
Turkmenistan is one of the most closed societies in the world, where dissent is outlawed and the Berdymukhamedov family have...The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says water stress in Turkmenistan is "extremely high".
Three-quarters of the country are covered by the black sands of the Karakum Desert and annual precipitation is below 100 mm in places.
"By doing so the European Union will spend a total of 100 million euros in humanitarian aid for the civilians...The EU chief Von der Leyen, a staunch supporter of Israel, said it was essential the country "strives to avoid civilian casualties" in its operation in Gaza.
Von der Leyen told diplomats that even as conflict rages, there needs to be a "perspective" for a two-state solution.
Some world leaders like Turkey's President Erdogan use the term genocide to describe Israeli actions in Gaza. Israel has also...The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has used the term "genocide" to describe Israeli actions in Gaza.
Pronouncements of several Israeli politicians, who openly called for extermination of Palestinians, have added to the fears of a genocide in Gaza.
- Russia called for "collective action" to end fighting between Israel and Hamas, including an international conference, almost a month into...
Russia maintains ties with both Hamas and Israel and has said it can mediate the conflict.
Russia supports calls for collective action to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East and that it was in favour of a “multilateral approach” in regulating the conflict.
Beirut, Lebanon -- At least 61 per cent of employment, equivalent to 182,000 jobs, has been lost in the Gaza...The total estimated 390,000 job losses in the two areas that comprise the Occupied Palestinian Territory translate into daily labor income losses of $16 million.
Gazans have long grappled with persistently high rates of poverty, vulnerability and one of the highest unemployment rates in the world, which stood at 46.4 per cent in Q2.
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom’s ministry of investment and ministry of foreign affairs launched the second phase of issuing...
This service is offered to foreign investors as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to boost investment, consistent with Saudi Vision 2030.
The booking platform is affiliated with the Ministry of Investment “Invest Saudi,” through which the application will be processed.
Combating climate change demands global collaboration and collective action, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira tells TRENDS in...Combating climate change demands global collaboration and collective action, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira tells TRENDS in an interview
She highlights the need for a global sustainability approach, emphasizing localized transitions, inclusivity, and the urgency of shifting to sustainable development
