Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan for historic ‘Peace Signing’ Friday
US President Donald Trump announced he will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday for what he called...Geostrategy
Electric ‘air taxis’ could debut in Japan from 2027
Tokyo, Japan -- Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric "air taxis"...Technology Business Geostrategy Aviation
BRICS group poised to shape global economy’s future
“This potential is further amplified by its vast human resources, and cutting-edge technological and industrial capabilities,” he adds, emphasizing that...BRICS, representing one-third of the world's total GDP, has immense potential to tackle global challenges like climate change and energy security
The UAE prioritizes diplomatic efforts for regional and global stability, with initiatives such as the Abraham Accords and Human Fraternity Document
US to auction three new oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico
WASHINGTON, US - President Joe Biden's administration on Friday announced it would auction three new oil and gas leases in the...The move triggered a furious reaction from environmental groups who said the move would accelerate climate change.
The action was denounced by advocates of the fossil fuel industry as it reduced the number of lease sales planned by previous US administration.
1bn tons of food wasted every year while 783m people face hunger: FAO
Rome, Italy - The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN Environment Program (UNEP) said one billion tons...The agencies said that stopping food loss and waste boosts food security, saves resources and helps reduce our carbon footprint.
Both the bodies called for urgent action from the public and private sector as well as consumers to save and preserve food
India space chief unfazed by Moon mission’s apparent end
New Delhi, India - As hopes dim of further contact with India's Moon rover, the country's space chief has said he...Rover Pragyan -- "Wisdom" in Sanskrit -- surveyed the vicinity of the Moon's south pole but was powered down before the start of lunar night
"It is OK if it does not wake up because the rover has done what it was expected to do," ISRO chief S. Somanath told reporters late Wednesday
Four more officials held after Libya flood disaster
Benghazi, Libya - Libya's prosecutor general has ordered the arrest of four more officials, bringing to 12 the number held as...The four additional suspects, including two members of the Derna municipal council, were arrested for suspected mismanagement
Flooding caused by hurricane-strength Storm Daniel tore through eastern Libya on September 10, leaving at least 3,893 people dead
Women play ‘prominent’ role as hundreds protest in Syria
Peaceful protests have swept Sweida province, the heartland of the country's Druze minority, since President Bashar al-Assad's government ended fuel...An activist and a witness told AFP that between 2,000 and 2,500 people took part in Friday's protests, some chanting anti-government slogans and waving Druze flags.
Protests against deteriorating economic conditions have erupted sporadically in the province in recent years.
Europe should move faster on energy transition, say IEA, ECB
PARIS, FRANCE - Europe must invest more quickly and massively in its energy transition if it wants to remain a global...Europe must invest more quickly in its energy transition if it wants to remain a global industrial power, top policymakers said.
Private sector investment faces barriers including policy uncertainty, bureaucratic red tape and higher energy costs, they said.
Qatar calls for subjecting Israel’s nuclear facilities to IAEA safeguards
Vienna, Austria -- Qatar Friday called for intensifying international efforts to subject all Israeli nuclear facilities to International Atomic Energy...Qatar said this demand was confirmed by international legitimacy resolutions half a century ago, including the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly since 1974.
Qatar said AEA's subjecting Israel to comprehensive safeguards regime is a prerequisite for establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
GCC, Pakistan ink preliminary free trade agreement
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi said that preliminary free trade agreement...The agreement was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi and Pakistani Commerce Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz.
The Secretary-General stressed that the GCC countries are proceeding with free-trade negotiations with other countries.
Jailed Tunisia opposition chief Rached Ghanouchi begins hunger strike
The 82-year-old leader of Ennahdha was sentenced to one year in prison on terrorism-related charges in May following his arrest...He is the most prominent of roughly two dozen opponents of President Kais Saied arrested since February, including former ministers and business figures.
Ghannouchi "decided to begin a three-day hunger strike to denounce the arbitrary and unfounded prosecution of the opposition", said Imed Khemiri, Ennahdha spokesman.
