Pictures released by the Palestinian group on Saturday showed him alongside other political and military leaders described as "martyrs of...
- Ties between Turkey and Israel have been shattered by Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, with Ankara accusing Israel of...
GABORONE, BOTSWANA - Botswana has reached an eleventh-hour deal with diamond giant De Beers after months of tense negotiations that saw...The agreement provides for a new 10-year agreement to sell the rough diamonds produced by Debswana.
Debswana is a JV equally owned by the government and De Beers - and a 25-year extension of its mining licenses.
Washington, United States--One year after its ruling to erase abortion rights, the conservative-dominated US Supreme Court has underscored its determination to...The Supreme Court among its many rulings banned universities from giving minorities priority in admissions -- so-called "affirmative action"
The court also struck down President Joe Biden's plan to cancel more than $400 billion of student debt to ease the financial stresses on Americans
- Trump wants to launch "a great beautification campaign" to improve US cities, making the streets more pleasant for ordinary Americans....
The former president and frontrunning Republican candidate for 2024 has explained in speeches and a series of "Agenda 47" policy videos how he would govern
Often thin on detail, the eye-catching pronouncements form the backbone of a platform that Trump says will "make America great and glorious again."
New York, US--The Arab Group has welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly by consensus of a resolution on...Al Ruwae noted that the intergovernmental negotiations are the only forum for reaching an agreement on expanding and reforming the Security Council
Arab Group demands permanent Arab representation with full powers in the category of permanent seats in the event of any future expansion of the council
- 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
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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
