China’s Xi to address Arab leaders seeking ‘common voice’ on Gaza
Meeting Sisi on Wednesday, Xi said he was "deeply pained" by the "extremely severe" situation in Gaza, where the Hamas-run...Geostrategy
Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize Palestinian state
The plans were unveiled last week in a coordinated announcement by their prime ministers, with formal recognition to take place...Geostrategy
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in Nablus raid
Israeli forces have carried out a number of deadly raids in the The raid came two days after a peak...The Israeli army said it had carried out the raid to apprehend two individuals linked to an attack in which two Israeli soldiers were injured last month
Since the start of the year, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has claimed the lives of at least 90 Palestinians, 15 Israelis and one Ukranian
China begins security probe into US chipmaker Micron
BEIJING, CHINA - Chinese authorities have begun an investigation into leading US memory chipmaker Micron Technology, a decision Beijing's foreign ministry...The probe escalates an already fierce battle between US and China for supremacy in the field of semiconductors.
US authorities have in recent years sought to prevent the country's advanced chip technology from being exported to China.
Car bombing rocks Syria capital, no deaths reported: state media
Sunday's attack comes amid increased Israeli air strikes on Syria. The air strike near the western Syrian city of Homs...The interior ministry said "two people were slightly injured" in the blast that targeted a pick-up truck, adding that "investigations are ongoing"
Two Iran-affiliated fighters were killed in an Israeli air strike in Syria Sunday, according to the British-based monitor with a wide range of sources in Syria
Jordan king says ‘duty to deter Israeli escalation’ in Jerusalem, safeguard holy sites
The king touted a longtime commitment to preserving "peace and harmony" at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound -- Islam's third holiest...A statement said the king told the delegation, led by Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, that Jordan "will always be with you."
The meeting follows tensions with the Israeli government over a minister's remarks denying the existence of the Palestinian people
Arab thaw: Egypt’s Sisi likely to meet Syria’s Assad this month
Cairo. Egypt - The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is planning to hold a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar...Cairo and Damascus are in the process of restoring diplomatic ties after the end of the holy month of Ramadan
Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was in Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, marking the first such visit in over a decade
Egyptian President al-Sisi meets Saudi Crown Prince amid quest for financial aid
CAIRO, EGYPT - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz...Both Egypt and Saudi Arabia possess significant influence within the Arab, Islamic, and international spheres.
The similarity between Egyptian and Saudi policies leads to alignment on several global, Arab, and Islamic issues.
Trump’s lawyers denounce indictment as ‘political persecution’
On Sunday, his attorney Joe Tacopina bluntly dismissed the anticipated charges -- related to a hush-money payment to an adult...Trump is due to be arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse on Tuesday, the first time a president or former president faces criminal charges.
The indictment is still under seal, and the circumstances of Donald Trump's appearance in New York remain unclear.
Israeli government approves formation of a national guard
The Israeli government approved a decision to form a national guard, officials said, which opponents warn would function as a...The national guard will comprise 1,800 members who will "bring back personal security" to Israelis, said a government statement.
More details about the guard's goals and authority will be issued by a committee within two months, the statement added.
Innovation key to solving Gulf water woes
Improved farming techniques, better desalination technologies, awareness campaigns and global cooperation can mitigate the regions problems caused by water scarcity.World Economic Forum says the Middle East and North Africa is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world.
For years, the water crisis has exacerbated conflict and political tensions, while UNICEF says 90% of children in the region live in water stress areas.
Miami to host next edition of Global Priority Summit in 2024
According to FII CEO Richard Attias, the report on the Global Priority Summit will be ready by October 2023, and...The summit emphasized the significance of motivation and collaborative efforts as crucial factors for the achievement of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030
The FII CEO Richard Attias noted that what made the global conversation at the Miami Summit remarkable was that all speakers mentioned Saudi Arabia as a standard model
