Iraq signs deal with US firm to produce 24,000 MW of electricity
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani oversaw "the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding as part of a strategic cooperation framework...Economy Energy Geostrategy
Yemen rebels say targeted Israel army site, US warships in Red sea: statement
Yemen's Huthis said they targeted a military site in Israel and attacked two US destroyers in the Red Sea Monday,...Geostrategy
Iran, Syria pledge to strengthen ties, develop economic relations
During late-night talks Thursday, Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad discussed "ways to develop and strengthen bilateral relations" and...Tehran has been a key ally to Damascus throughout Syria's long-running war, offering vital economic and military assistance.
Raisi concluded his two-day trip early Friday and had described the visit as a "turning point" in the neighbors' bilateral relations.
UAE President, Qatar Emir talk on phone, review bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi, UAE -- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin...The two leaders reviewed current areas of UAE-Qatar cooperation and explored opportunities for further collaboration
In recent past, the UAE and Qatar have been moving towards restoring diplomatic ties and reopening embassies
US national security advisor to visit Saudi Arabia, will meet Indian, UAE NSAs there
Jake Sullivan said that the meetings will help carry forward some very tangible initiatives that will be unlike anything they...Jake Sullivan said that the meetings will help carry forward some very tangible initiatives that will be unlike anything they have seen in the region in recent years
US NSA, who is Biden's top aide on national security matters, has been closely involved in Middle East issues and reiterated Washington's commitment to the region
Iran seeks trade boost with Syria during Raisi’s visit to Damascus
Iran's president hailed his visit to Damascus as a "turning point", after Tehran's support helped Syria retake most of the...Raisi said Iran and Syria had signed 15 "cooperation documents" which would allow "both countries to open a new chapter in economic relations".
Raisi and Assad signed a deal on "long-term strategic cooperation", covering fields including oil, aviation, railways and agriculture.
UN says US$445m needed to help 860,000 refugees fleeing Sudan
The United Nations said it was planning for an outflow of 860,000 people from conflict-torn Sudan, adding that $445 million...Over 100,000 people have already fled Sudan since deadly urban combat broke out on April 15.
Another 330,000 people have been displaced inside Sudan, according to UN figures - and the situation is getting worse.
UAE, Switzerland discuss enhancing bilateral relations
BERN, SWITZERLAND - The UAE discussed bolstering strategic relations and cooperation in various development, economic and financial fields of common...A UAE minister said financial dialogue offers opportunities for collaboration between both countries to achieve further growth and prosperity.
He also mentioned that the global economy went through fast developments since both parties last met in Abu Dhabi in March 2022.
Russia claims Ukraine sought to attack Kremlin with drones
Terming it as a "planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation,"...Ukraine has denied the Russian accusation that it was behind the alleged attack, suggesting that it was "staged" by Moscow
Russia has begun what it called a terrorism probe into the attempt to "strike the Kremlin residence of the President of Russia"
Russia, Iran to ink pact on linking railroad infrastructure
Tehran, Iran - Russia and Iran are set to sign a bilateral agreement on the construction of the Rasht-Astara section...The project will connect the land sections of the International North-South Transport Corridor, increasing efficiency of the trans-Caspian route
The construction of the Rasht-Astara section is estimated to cost around $1.6 billion and take four years to complete
Dozens of migrants rescued at Turkey border: Greek police
Athens in 2020 erected a 37.5-kilometre (23-mile) steel barrier in this remote northeastern area after tens of thousands of migrants...The migrants group included 13 men, 11 women and 15 minors, the police said in a statement, without disclosing nationalities
The police said that the migrants were taken to the islet on a dinghy by a smuggler on the Turkish side of the river and left there
Global energy firms must pay up to prevent spill: Yemen company
To prevent a damaging oil spill in the Red Sea, the UN Development Programme in March took the unprecedented step...Hayel Saeed Anam Group, which in August contributed $1.2 million to UN clean-up campaign, made the appeal hours before a virtual donor conference hosted by Britain and Netherlands
The Safer's 1.1 million barrels contain four times as much oil as that spilled in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster off Alaska, one of the world's worst ecological catastrophes
