Israel says negotiators to hold fresh Gaza truce talks next week
Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel said Friday that "gaps" remained with Hamas on how to secure a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release...Geostrategy
Syrian-based armed Iraqi groups ready to fight Israel to support Lebanon if war breaks out
As war rages in Gaza and threatens to spread to Lebanon, Iraqi militant groups warn they are ready to enter...Geostrategy
EU lawmakers to back world’s first rules on AI systems like ChatGPT
The EU's plans date back to 2021, the draft rules took on greater urgency when ChatGPT exploded onto the scene...Once adopted by the EU parliament, officials say negotiations for a final law with the bloc's 27 member states will begin almost immediately, starting later Wednesday
The EU law will regulate AI according to the level of risk: the higher the risk to individuals' rights or health, for example, the greater the systems' obligations
Saudi Arabia announces international conference on Sudan aid
Saudi Arabia announced that it would jointly lead a conference on the humanitarian response to the war in Sudan next...Saudi Arabia and the United States have been mediating in the eight-week conflict.
The kingdom played a leading role in evacuating thousands of foreigners from Sudan early in the war.
Iranian nuke expert, EU officials review Tehran’s atomic program
A landmark deal in 2015, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), gave Iran sanctions relief in...Germany's foreign ministry said the meeting took place on Monday and that discussions broached topics concerning Iran's nuclear program.
Iran's nuclear program has long been the subject of scrutiny from Western powers, resulting in sanctions that have hit the country's economy.
Palestinian dies as fresh violence hits West Bank
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian in a West Bank raid while four Israelis were injured in a separate shooting incident,...Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service said it had treated five Israelis wounded by gunfire close to the northern West Bank city of Jenin.
Since the start of the year, at least 158 Palestinians, 21 Israelis, a Ukrainian and an Italian have been killed in Israel-Palestine violence.
Which country leads Arab world in business ease?
Arab nations have implemented several reforms to improve the ease of doing business. TRENDS take a look to determine the...Arab nations have implemented several reforms to improve the ease of doing business. TRENDS takes an in-depth look to determine the most business-friendly country in the region
Business reforms have led to a significant increase in foreign direct investments, contributing to the growth of both the public and private sectors in the Arab countries
UN calls on Libya to treat migrants, asylum seekers with dignity
War-torn Libya is regularly criticised for its handling of migrants, with rights groups alleging horrific treatment by smuggling gangs and...Libyan authorities have arrested thousands of men, women and children from the streets and their homes or following raids on alleged traffickers' camps
Libyan authorities must grant United Nations agencies and aid organizations "unimpeded access to detainees in need of urgent protection", UNSMIL added
UN working to renew Ukraine grain export deal
That crucial accord granting safe passage for Ukrainian grain to be exported via Black Sea ports despite Moscow's invasion was...Grain deal helped alleviate food shortages triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a major grain exporter, and its blockade of Ukrainian ports
The resumption of Russia's ammonia exports through the pipeline is one of Moscow's conditions to continue with the grain export deal
10th Arab-China Business Conference ends with Riyadh Declaration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The 10th edition of the Arab-China Business Conference successfully concluded on Monday with the announcement of...The first day of the conference featured the signing of US$10 billion worth of investment agreements, spanning more than 30 deals across an array of sectors
The conference featured 9 panels, 18 workshops, and several private meetings and hosted 150 speakers to explore, discuss Arab-Chinese economic cooperation
US exhorts Tunisia to agree to IMF reforms after EU offer
The EU offered a 900-billion-euro aid package -- contingent on Tunisia reaching an IMF deal. But Tunisian President Kais Saied...It's clear that Tunisia needs additional assistance if it is going to avoid falling off the proverbial economic cliff, US Secretary of State said during a press conference
Italian foreign minister voiced support for IMF package and said that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government wanted to offer money as "the first step" toward reforms
Palestinian president visits Beijing as China offers mediation in conflict with Israel
Beijing has sought to boost its ties to the Middle East, challenging long-standing US influence there -- efforts that have...Official Palestinian news agency reported that Abbas will meet with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during the trip
The two are expected to "exchange opinions... on the latest developments on the Palestinian arena," Wafa reported
