Arab League calls for UN peacekeepers in Palestinian territories
In a concluding statement following a meeting in Manama, the 22-member grouping called for "international protection and peacekeeping forces of...Geostrategy
Hezbollah commander among two killed in Israeli strike: source
Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in the country's south killed two people Tuesday, with a...Geostrategy
Seoul to compensate Japan wartime forced labour victims
Japan and the United States immediately welcomed the announcement, but victims' groups said it fell far short of their demand...Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi welcomed the plan, telling reporters it would help to restore "healthy" ties
Seoul and Tokyo have ramped up security cooperation in the face of growing threats from Kim Jong Un's North Korea
Egyptian president, Iraqi PM discuss ties, alliance with Jordan
Cairo, Egypt — Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi held talks Sunday with Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Cairo...The talks focused on economic cooperation and security ties between the two countries, according to Egyptian presidential spokesman Ahmed Fahmy
The leaders of Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan have held five summits since 2019, the most recent of which took place in December near the Dead Sea in Jordan
Egypt jails activists for years on ‘terrorism’: rights groups
Egypt regularly uses accusations of support or financing of "terrorism" to hold activists and opposition figures as long as possible...Egypt regularly uses accusations of support or financing of “terrorism” to hold activists and opposition figures as long as possible in pre-trial detention
The two-year time limit on such detention is regularly exceeded, say rights groups who count around 60,000 political prisoners in the country
King Abdullah meets Lloyd Austin, calls for calm in Palestinian Territories
Amman, Jordan--King Abdullah has stressed the need for restoring calm in the Palestinian Territories, as well as cease any unilateral...Jordan king called for stepping up efforts towards relaunching Palestinian-Israeli negotiations to reach just and comprehensive peace
Discussions between the two also covered the latest regional developments, as well as efforts to reach political solutions to crises in the region
Syria denounces US top general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast
The United States' top military officer Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley made a surprise visit to...Syrian foreign ministry termed Milley's visit as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and integrity of Syrian territory
According to Dave Butler, Milley's spokesperson. the US general "visited northeast Syria Saturday... to meet with commanders and troops"
Qatar Emir announces $60 million for Doha Program of Action
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani announced Sunday a $60 million financial contribution to Doha...Held every 10 years, the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries comes in the wake of numerous challenges facing the poor nations.
The summit aims to mobilize international community's commitments towards the implementation of the Doha Program of Action for the LDCs (2022-2031).
Tunisians defy protest ban, rally to demand release of Saied critics
Denouncing Saied's power grab as a "coup", the protesters defied a ban on demonstrations imposed by Tunis authorities. Initially dozens...More than 20 political figures have been arrested in the North African country in recent weeks, including members of the main opposition coalition, the NSF.
The NSF had called for the demonstration, which came a day after more than 3,000 joined a Tunis rally organized by the powerful UGTT trade union.
International Justice Conference begins in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Saudi Justice Minister Dr. Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the International Conference on Justice here on Sunday.Several ministers,...Over 4,000 persons and 50 international speakers took part in the justice conference in Saudi Arabia.
The conference aims to facilitate access to justice through digital innovation, judicial technology and enrich legal culture.
Satellites could beam poorest nations out of digital desert
At the moment just 36 percent of the 1.25 billion people in the world's 46 poorest countries can plug into...The divide has been a key complaint at a UN summit in Doha, where UN chief Antonio Guterres told their leaders that "you are being left behind in the digital revolution".
The launch of thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites could bring speedy change and boost African hopes, tech experts promised at the Doha summit.
UAE keen on new technologies, says minister at Raisina Dialogue 2023
NEW DELHI, INDIA - UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar Sultan Al...Representatives from over 100 countries, including ministers, military commanders, captains of the Industry, participated in Raisina Dialogue 2023.
The UAE is keen on sharing knowledge, experience and success stories by participating in international conferences.
