Expectations high as Trump, Putin set to meet at Alaska: What each side wants
In a draft peace plan published in June, Russia called on Ukraine to withdraw its forces from the Kherson, Lugansk,...Geostrategy Uncategorized
Gulf tourists say Polish mountain town is a cool place
Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range --...Arts & Culture Business Geostrategy
Gaza war sparks Arab fears of new Palestinian displacement
"That's how the Nakba started," says the Gaza-based rights group Al Mezan, reflecting regional suspicions that Israel is planning to...Egypt fears that throwing open the gates could facilitate Israeli plans for a forced mass eviction of Palestinians, many of whom are now homeless, sleeping in the open
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has stressed that Israel as an occupying force has responsibility for Palestinian civilians under international law
French President Macron arrives in Israel on solidarity visit
The French head of state was also due to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as well as opposition leaders Benny...Macron was due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express France's "full solidarity" with Israel after that attack, the French presidency said
He is expected to call for the "preservation of the civilian population" in Gaza, amid Israel's relentless bombardment, and as it prepares for a ground invasion
UN General Assembly to discuss Israel-Hamas war on Thursday
Many states including Jordan on behalf of an Arab group of nations, Russia, Syria, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Combodia formally requested...Five of the 15 member states had supported the text, which condemned all violence against civilians
US vetoed a second resolution put forward by Brazil as the text did not mention Israel's right to defend itself
Treaty on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran 85% ready: Lavrov
Tehran, Iran--A treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran is about 85 percent ready, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...Lavrov said the work on the treaty is at an advanced stage with several issues yet to be agreed upon, and that negotiations are going on
Iran hosted the meeting on the South Caucasus in Tehran, attended by foreign ministers of Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Armenia
US troops again deploy east of Mediterranean, 40 years after Beirut airport bombing
Beirut, Lebanon - US troops have been redeployed to the eastern Mediterranean, forty years after one of the deadliest attacks...On October 23, 1983, a suicide bomber targeted an American military barracks at Beirut International Airport, resulting in the loss of 241 US service members, primarily Marines
The recent deployment of US forces in the eastern Mediterranean, including the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and other warships, is widely viewed as a message to Iran
UAE and Canada review bilateral ties at first joint-committee meeting
Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE and Canada have reviewed bilateral ties at the first joint committee meeting in Abu Dhabi...Both sides highlighted the importance of the inaugural joint committee meeting for ramping up collaboration between the two countries to achieve shared goals
The two sides discussed cooperation across a range of fields, including defense and security, climate change, food security, trade and investment, innovation, and education
UN rights chief calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
Volker Turk exhorted for a ceasefire as the first step in order to save the lives of civilians through the...The Gaza Strip is suffering from severe shortages of water, electricity, fuel and food
More than 5,000 people have been killed in the enclave in Israel's bombing campaign
Funding key challenge for Middle East innovators
Deep-tech companies in the Middle East are facing challenges due to limited funding and inadequate R&D centers, leaving entrepreneurs seeking...Deep-tech companies in the Middle East are facing challenges due to limited funding and inadequate R&D centers, leaving entrepreneurs seeking a more supportive ecosystem
Startups struggle to monetize intellectual property, and despite universities' support to develop IPs, the main challenge for them is achieving sustainability and profitability
Putin calls for ‘unhindered access’ for humanitarian aid into Gaza
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Monday for "unhindered access" for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, in a...The United Nations says Gaza needs about 100 aid trucks a day to meet the needs of its 2.4 million people, nearly half of whom have been displaced.
The US has vowed to ensure a "continued flow" of relief items into Gaza, where Israel has cut off most water as well as food, power and fuel supplies.
Erdogan submits Sweden’s NATO bid to Turkish parliament
Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members yet to ratify Sweden's membership request, which came after Stockholm dropped its...NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday urged a quick vote by Turkey's parliament to approve Sweden's membership.
Erdogan has put pressure on Sweden to take measures over Quran burnings at protests in the country that have angered many in Muslim countries.
