UN warns of manmade starvation in Gaza as food aid remains blocked by Israeli authorities
The World Food Programme says it has run out of food in Gaza, warning that hot meal kitchens—Gaza’s last major...Geostrategy
Israel military issues evacuation order two north Gaza areas
"To all of the civilians of the Gaza Strip staying in the areas of Beit Hanoun and Sheikh Zayed. This...Geostrategy
Lebanon to ban Barbie film for allegedly promoting homosexuality
BEIRUT, LEBANON - Lebanon's culture minister said on Wednesday he had asked authorities to ban hit movie "Barbie" for purportedly "promoting...The film, which has topped $1 billion in global revenues, was due to be screened in Lebanese cinemas from August 31.
Though it was widely anticipated by LGBTQ communities worldwide, the film does not contain any overt references to same-sex relationships.
Russia blames Poland, Finland for ‘threats’ on western border
Moscow, Russia - Moscow accused Poland and Finland of threatening its security on Wednesday and vowed a response to multiplying "threats"...Threats to security of Russia have multiplied in west and northwest, Russian defense minister said.
He singled out Poland, which he said was being "militarized" and used by the United States "as the main instrument of anti-Russian politics".
BRICS will benefit greatly with UAE, Saudi Arabia as members: Expert
Dubai, UAE -- Granting the United Arab Emirates the status of a member of BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China,...Mohamed Badine El Yattioui, an IR expert at the American University in UAE, said strong economies make UAE, Saudi Arabia ideal BRICS candidates.
He said their entry into the grouping will push the western countries towards accepting a new world order.
Oman fostering international cooperation with Iran’s participation: Minister
Tehran, Iran -- Oman has said it has been making efforts to facilitate regional and international cooperation by with the...Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi referred to the recent talks between Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
Iran had said that it had been engaged in indirect negotiations with the United States through Oman, with nuclear issues, US sanctions and detainees on the agenda.
ADFD finances $105.4m energy security project in Tanzania
ABU DHABI, UAE - The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of...The project’s objective is to fully connect the Kagera administrative region with the national electricity grid.
It will reduce dependency on energy imports from Uganda and provide sustainable electricity source.
Saudi embassy in Iran resumes work after seven years
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their respective embassies following a China-brokered deal announced in...Iranian media had previously attributed the delay in reopening the Saudi embassy to the poor condition of the building which was damaged during the 2016 protests.
The reports said Saudi diplomats would work from a luxury hotel in the Iranian capital pending the completion of the works.
UK strikes deal with Turkey to tackle illegal migration
London announced the plan late Tuesday as part of its attempts to reduce illegal migration to the UK, a key...The United Kingdom will deploy more officers in Turkey to disrupt the criminal gangs who run the illegal migration routes
The new plan will feature heavily at the upcoming UK-Turkey Migration Dialogue meeting, due to take place in London later this year
West must keep ‘promises’ on Ukraine grain deal: Erdogan
Ankara, Turkey--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that the revival of a deal with Russia to allow Ukrainian grain...Erdogan played a key role in the now collapsed deal allowing for safe passage of Ukrainian grain shipments via the Black Sea
The accord, brokered by Ankara and the United Nations in July 2022, ended last month after President Vladimir Putin refused to extend it
Russia to continue to enhance military cooperation with Iran: Ryabkov
Tehran, Iran-- In a defiant posture toward the West, Russia has declared that it will continue to enhance military cooperation...The Russian minister said that they have full right to develop and enhance the military ties between the two "friendly nations"
He further noted that Iran will in due time become a full member of BRICS even as he refused to give a timeline for its membership
The squalid camps where Syria war displaced languish
While living and hygiene conditions can be dire even in official displacement camps, the situation in informal settlements is sometimes...Only 16 camps, housing around 150,000 people, are formally recognized and have access to international aid
Residents spend their days scavenging the rubbish tip for anything of value, such as scrap metal and bits of plastic
