Abbas urges Hamas to free Gaza hostages as Israeli strikes kill 25
"Hamas has given the criminal occupation excuses to commit its crimes in the Gaza Strip, the most prominent being the...Geostrategy
US envoy to Israel urges Hamas to sign deal so aid can enter Gaza
The new US ambassador to Israel on Monday called on Palestinian militant group Hamas to accept a deal that would...Geostrategy
Lebanon urges calm after Gulf states issue travel advisory
"The situation in Ain al-Helweh camp has now calmed down," Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said referring to south Lebanon's restive...Thirteen people were killed in several days of violence that erupted on July 29, pitting two groups of Palestinians against each other.
Last week, Arab Gulf countries -- some of which have already banned their citizens from travelling to Lebanon -- issued warnings urging their nationals to exercise caution.
Aramco Q2 profits drop 38%
The oil company's profits fell sharply to US$30.08 billion.Production from the world's biggest crude exporter was down after Riyadh in April announced cuts of 500,000 barrels per day
The kingdom's daily production is now approximately nine million bpd, far below its reported daily capacity of 12 million bpd
Trump to seek new judge in election conspiracy trial
The twice-impeached Republican, who is seeking a return to the White House in 2024, has unleashed a stream of invective...Team Trump wanted to push the deadline to Thursday, but the judge said they must abide by the current deadline of 2100 GMT Monday
Former vice president Mike Pence, a key figure in the case, said Sunday that he would not object to testifying in Trump's trial
Saudi-hosted talks on Ukraine war end with resolve to continue efforts for peace
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-- More than 40 representatives of countries from around the world gathered in Jeddah, pledging to continue holding...More than 40 representatives of countries from around the world agreed on the importance of contuining consultations that could pave way for peace in Ukraine
The Jeddah talks were part of the effort initiated by the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud since March 2022 to resolve the conflict
Iraq asks US, UK to extradite suspects in massive graft scandal
Iraq's judiciary issued arrest warrants at the beginning of March for four men, including a former finance minister and staff...The case, which has been dubbed "the heist of the century", sparked outrage in oil-rich but corrpution-plagued Iraq.
At least $2.5 billion were stolen between September 2021 and August 2022 through 247 cheques that were cashed by five companies.
UAE sends military vehicles to aid Chad in counter-terror efforts
Chad is a neighbor of Niger, where a coup late last month toppled one of the last pro-Western leaders in...The two countries had signed a military cooperation agreement in June during a visit by Chad's president, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.
The UAE, which has been developing its own defense industry, has also been increasing its engagement with African nations.
Iran appoints West-sanctioned official as supreme court chief
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran on Sunday appointed Mohammed Jafar Montazeri, who is under US and British sanctions, to head the Islamic...Mohammed Jafar Montazeri was placed under US sanctions in December, with Washington identifying him as having a role in the prosecution of protesters.
Britain followed suit in January and imposed punitive measures against Montazeri following the execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari for spying.
Israelis take to streets again to protest judicial overhaul
The reform package has split the nation and triggered one of the biggest protest movements in Israel's history since being...The government views the reform, which would give politicians more power over the courts, as a necessary step to curb overreach by unelected judges
Parliament last month passed the first key component of the reform package, which limits judicial oversight of some government decisions
Middle East makes mark in Global Soft Power Index
TRENDS Infographics explores prominent Arab nations in the latest Global Soft Power Index, with the UAE leading the way by...TRENDS Infographics explores prominent Arab nations in the latest Global Soft Power Index, with the UAE leading the way by entering the top 10, a first for the Middle East
Other GCC countries, including Oman, also show improvements in the index, which measures nations' influence and reputation across various sectors and a variety of metrics
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with El Sisi in Egypt
El Alamein, Egypt - The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, President...Both leaders stressed the significance of collective Arab action to promote peace, stability, and development within the region
Egyptian president El Sisi's visit to Abu Dhabi in February underlined the reciprocal nature of these diplomatic efforts
