Huthis report U.S. strikes after missile hits Israel airport, Netanyahu vows revenge and future retaliation
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of future retaliation, saying Israel had acted against Iran-backed Huthis before and “will act in...Geostrategy
Hamas armed wing releases video of apparently injured Israeli hostage
The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, released a video Saturday showing an Israeli-Russian hostage who appeared to have...Geostrategy
Iran seizes two oil tankers and arrests crews for alleged fuel smuggling
Tehran, Iran - Iran has seized two oil tankers allegedly carrying smuggled fuel in the Gulf and arrested their crews, state..."The seized tankers... flying the flags of Panama and Tanzania were transporting more than 1.5 million litres (400,000 gallons) of Iranian oil and gas," an official said.
In recent weeks, the US military has intensified its presence in the Gulf, accusing Iran of seizing vessels, or attempting to, in this shipping lane.
Turkey-China nuclear power plant deal possible soon: Minister
Dubai, UAE -- The talks between Turkey and China to build a nuclear power plant in eastern Thrace are progressing and...Senior officials from the Chinese government visited eastern Thrace and saw the sites where the construction is planned, Middle East Eye reported.
Russia is already building a power plant in Akkuyu that will become partly operational next year.
Saudi business delegation visits ZSBVC steel factory in Vietnam
HANOI, VIETNAM - A delegation of 80 Saudi businessmen, representing over 50 companies, and representatives from national specialized bodies and...The visit aims to explore investment opportunities, enhance trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Vietnam.
The visiting delegation was briefed on the production lines at Zamil Steel Building Vietnam Co and witnessed the skill of the workers.
Transfer of Iran’s unfrozen foreign assets to Qatari banks soon
TEHRAN, IRAN – The foreign minister of Qatar said the procedures for the transfer of Iran’s unfrozen foreign assets to...Qatar has been a mediator in talks that led to a prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the United States.
The deal involves the release of five prisoners from each side and the unfreezing of some US$6 billion worth of Iranian funds.
Saudi hosts Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels for talks on ending war
Houthis headed for Riyadh on an Omani plane, days after Saudi de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met...Senior Houthi figures took off from Yemen's capital Sanaa for their first public visit to oil-rich Saudi since Riyadh began spearheading a military intervention
The official Saudi Press Agency said Riyadh "invited a delegation from Sanaa to visit the kingdom" to complete talks held in the Yemeni capital earlier this year
Turkey casts doubt on need for new Russian gas hub
Putin first raised the idea of creating "a gas hub in Turkey for supplies to other countries" during talks with...Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar told a group of reporters on Thursday that Turkey already had a well-functioning gas trading platform
Russia currently ships gas to Turkey via two pipelines running under the Black Sea and Turkey sends some of that gas onto southeastern European countries
Palestinian fighters in Lebanon camp agree on truce
SIDON, LEBANON - Palestinian fighters agreed a new ceasefire on Thursday after more than a week of deadly violence in Lebanon's...At least 17 people have been killed and around 100 wounded in the fighting in Ain al-Helweh refugee camp, on the outskirts of Sidon, Lebanon.
Previous ceasefires had collapsed when the warring parties failed to honour commitments to hand over fighters wanted by the other side.
Leaders of China’s National People’s Congress, UAE’s FNC hold talks
BEIJING, CHINA – Chairman of China’s National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Zhao Leji held talks in Beijing with the...China, the UAE have consolidated political mutual trust and expanded cooperation.
China supports the UAE in playing a bigger role in international and regional affairs.
Tunisia bars entry to European Parliament delegation of five MEPs
"We condemn the decision of the Tunisian authorities to refuse entry for the delegation," the delegation, made up of five...Legislators from the parliament's foreign affairs committee were due to head to the North African country on Thursday on a fact-finding mission.
However, Tunisia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the lawmakers would not be allowed entry due to "multiple reservations" about the visit.
Yemen peace push: Houthi delegation to visit Saudi Arabia
The Houthis' visit, expected within the coming days, will raise hopes of a breakthrough in the quagmire conflict that has...Yemen was plunged into war when the Houthis seized control of the capital Sanaa in September 2014, prompting the Saudi-led intervention the following March.
The ensuing fighting has forced millions from their homes, causing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises in a country already pummeled by decades of conflict and upheaval.
