Putin-Trump summit to meet on Friday on Ukraine: what we know so far
On his Truth Social site on Friday, Trump announced that his meeting with Putin would be held in the far-north...Geostrategy
Turkey, Senegal discuss defence industry, security cooperation
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he discussed defence and security cooperation with Senegal's visiting prime minister Ousmane Sonko on...Geostrategy
Largest climate fund seeks new funding for vulnerable
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up as part of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement to funnel grants and...The Green Climate Fund says Thursday's conference in Germany will allow it to invest more in a decade it sees as critical for climate action
It has laid out a 50by30 vision to manage $50 billion by 2030, almost triple its current capital of $17bn, to focus efforts on developing countries
Keir Starmer, former human rights lawyer, may be Britain’s next prime minister
Labour heads into its annual conference in Liverpool, northwest England, this weekend enjoying double-digit leads in opinion polls ahead of...When Starmer took charge of the party three years ago after the disastrous reign of socialist Jeremy Corbyn, he vowed to unite it and get it back on a path to power
The 61-year-old has moved the main opposition back to the centre ground, quietened dissent among the left, and rooted out anti-Semitism within its ranks
Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Moscow for talks with Russian president
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Moscow from...Prime Minister Al-Sudani is set to leave Iraq on October 9, with a planned meeting between him and President Putin on October 10
Iraqi state media previously reported that the trip would serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties and foster collaboration between the two nations
Iran condemns Britain for criticism of satellite launch
Last week, the Islamic republic said it had successfully launched the Noor-3 imaging satellite by its three-stage Qassed rocket, in...Britain slammed Iran for what it termed as disregard of international restrictions
Iran hit back on Wednesday, denouncing the British statement as "interventionist"
Israeli minister’s historic address in Saudi Arabia marks diplomatic turning point
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a historic diplomatic event, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi delivered a speech in Saudi Arabia...Karhi, dressed in a blue suit and a crocheted skullcap, addressed the audience in English from his seat, holding a handheld microphone
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly scheduled to visit Israel and the West Bank, indicating the continued commitment to the diplomatic process
Turkey threatens to expand strikes in Iraq and Syria after Ankara attack
A branch of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) -- listed as a terror group by Turkey and its Western allies...Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the two terrorists came from Syria and were trained there.
Police shot dead one of the assailants while the other died in an apparent suicide blast outside Turkey's interior ministry.
Saudi Arabia announces bid to host World Cup in 2034
The bid "intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia's ongoing social and economic transformation...Sport is a major component of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 reform agenda, which aims to transforms Saudi Arabia into a tourism and business hub.
In the coming weeks, the kingdom is set to host the final LIV Golf League tournament of the regular season and a boxing match featuring Anthony Joshua.
Iran plays down football spat with Saudi Arabia, says ties improving
Tehran, Iran - Iran's top diplomat on Wednesday played down a spat with Saudi Arabia that prompted the cancelation of an...Al Ittihad had refused to take to the pitch for their away game against Iran's Sepahan FC in protest at the statue of assassinated Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani.
The Asian Football Confederation later confirmed that the fixture had been cancelled "due to unanticipated and unforeseen circumstances".
UAE and Brazil discuss boosting trade, energy, strategic ties
Brasilia, Brazil-- The UAE and Brazil have explored opportunities to develop cooperation in trade, energy and climate issues in a...The two ministers touched on bilateral relations and ways to promote them as part of the strategic partnership between the two countries
They also discussed the cooperation between the UAE and Brazil within the framework of BRICS following the UAE joining the bloc
Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries exports first shipment to US
JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA - The Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries has marked a significant milestone with the departure...The ship is laden with 37,000 tons of iron steel foundry product, representing the first-ever production of this commodity within the Kingdom.
The city's port has extensive capabilities and advanced logistical transportation services, making it a hub for trade exchanges in Saudi Arabia.
