Israel PM says Macron ‘gravely mistaken’ in promoting Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron over his plans to recognise a...Geostrategy
US-funded Arabic network ends broadcasts after Trump cuts
The network went on air in 2004, when US officials were complaining about coverage of the Iraq war from Qatar-backed...Geostrategy
Violence and looting rage in France after police shot teenager
Nanterre, France--Sporadic violence and looting hit several cities across France in a fourth night of protests after the fatal police shooting...In the wake of the death of 17-year-old Nahel at a traffic stop in Paris, France has deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armored vehicles to quell violence
The violence set off by the killing of Nahel has brought out into the open longstanding grievances about policing and racial profiling in the country's multi-ethnic suburbs
France, UAE share vision to shift towards clean energy
PARIS, FRANCE - French Minister of Foreign Trade Olivier Becht said his country and the UAE share a common vision...The UAE and his country are working together on low-carbon energy solutions, the French minister said.
The minister highlighted the rising number of natural disasters globally caused by climate change.
French president announces measures to quell riots
French President Emmanuel Macron announced measures including more police and urged parents to keep minors off the streets as he...French President Macron attempted to strike a balance between political pressure for a harsh response and fears of triggering a still stronger backlash.
"Additional means" would be mobilized by government to tackle the rioting, Macron said, without specifying how many more officers might be involved.
Iran to join Shanghai alliance with China, Russia next week: Lavrov
Moscow, Russia -- Iran will be formally approved as a member of the regional Shanghai Cooperation Organization with China, Russia and...Iran has intensified its diplomacy with friends and foes alike in recent months, seeking to reduce its isolation, improve its economy and project strength.
The SCO, which has its headquarters in China, is a diplomatic organization with eight members, including India and Pakistan.
Arab world expresses outrage over Quran desecration in Sweden
Described as a "flagrant provocation to all Muslims," the incident has drawn outrage from the Council of Arab Interior Ministers,...The organizations emphasize the importance of respect for human rights and all religious beliefs.
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Swedish envoy to lodge protest and condemnation.
Canada, others to seek damages from Iran at UN court over downed jet
On Wednesday, Iran took Canada to the Hague-based International Court of Justice, the UN's top tribunal, accusing Ottawa of allowing...Iranian forces shot down Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020, killing all 176 people on board
Canada, Britain, Sweden and Ukraine - which had a number of citizens on board - have been seeking reparations on behalf of victims' families
UN General Assembly creates body to probe fate of Syria’s missing
The Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic will "clarify the fate and whereabouts of all missing...Resolution calls for the UN chief, and other relevant parties to define the new organization's mandate in the next 80 days
Thursday's vote came after UN secretary-general Antonio Gutterres called for the formation of such a body in a report in August
US to sell $440m in ammunition, parts to Taiwan
Taiwan's defense ministry on Friday welcomed the planned sale for "providing the need for enhancing our defense capacity as well...
Lack of Lebanon reforms threatens stability, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund warned in a report that Lebanon's failure to implement reforms could have "irreversible" consequences for the...In April 2022, Lebanon and the IMF reached a conditional agreement on a $3-billion-dollar loan needed to save the economy.
Lebanese officials have still yet to enact the substantial changes required to kickstart the 46-month financing program.
UAE Head of Cyber Security leads delegation to conference in Israel
ABU DHABI, UAE - Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the Government, led a high-level UAE delegation...The UAE delegation met with the stakeholders in the Israeli cyber ecosystem including investors and top experts.
The visit provided valuable insights into the latest global trends in cybersecurity and allowed the participants to explore potential collaborations.
