Macron hosts European leaders to discuss Ukraine’s security amid ceasefire talks with Russia
The meeting is seeking to set out what security guarantees Europe can offer Ukraine once a ceasefire deal is agreed,...Geostrategy
Syria slams ‘flagrant’ Israeli violation after deadly bombardment
Syria slammed Israeli attacks as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty after deadly bombardment Tuesday in the country's south, where...Geostrategy
Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban ban on women staff
"A meeting of Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) is scheduled later today to consult and discuss how to tackle this issue,"...The HCT comprises top UN officials and representatives of dozens of Afghan and international NGOs who coordinate distribution of aid across the country.
Taliban authorities have ordered all NGOs to stop women employees from working, drawing swift international condemnation.
Eighteen trapped in Xinjiang gold mine collapse
A total of 40 people were working underground at the mine in Yining county, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) from...A total of 40 people were working underground at the mine in Yining county at the time of the collapse Saturday afternoon
Mine safety has improved in recent decades, as has media coverage of major incidents, many of which were once overlooked
Jerusalem named Permanent Arab Media Capital at info ministers meet
Tripoli, Libya- -The Council of Arab Information Ministers chose the city of Jerusalem as the permanent capital of Arab media,...While Jerusalem will be the permanent capital, other Arab capitals will be selected on rotation basis every year.
Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces, was awarded the "Al Saraya Al Hamra" award for Arab Journalism, at the meet.
Turkey says Ukraine war ‘will not end easily’
Turkey, which helped broker a deal with the United Nations for the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea...NATO member Turkey, which has friendly relations with both of its Black Sea neighbors, has positioned itself as a neutral player and tried to broker a truce
The defense minister of Turkey called on Sweden and Finland to meet Turkey's security demands in return for Ankara's consent for their NATO bid
Morocco sentences for migrants over Melilla tragedy ‘unjust’: rights group
Morocco and Spain governments have insisted the migrants were to blame for the June 24 tragedy, with Rabat saying some...Around 2,000 people stormed the frontier on June 24 in an attempt to reach Spanish territory across one of the EU's two land borders with Africa
Morocco has since handed dozens of migrants sentences of up to three years' imprisonment on charges including illegal entry and violence against law enforcement officers
UAE and Morocco to shore up cooperation to combat terrorism
Rabat, Morocco-- The UAE and Morocco are looking at ways to bolster cooperation and exchange experiences in order to combat...The meeting looked to bolster cooperation and exchange experiences in the field of implementing targeted financial sanctions
They also discussed mechanisms and procedures to ensure optimal implementation of the obligations of persons subject to these measures from the financial sector
Saudi grants almost 450,000 metric tons of oil to Yemen
AL-MAHRA, YEMEN - The second batch of the new Saudi oil derivatives grant of 4,491,000 metric tons of diesel was...The grant comes as part of the Kingdom's support for the Yemeni people under the directives of Saudi King Salman and the Crown Prince
It also comes as an affirmation of the Saudi Arabia's keenness to achieve security, stability and development for the Yemeni people
JPACO reviews key agricultural projects, efforts in 2022
AMMAN, JORDAN - Board of Directors of the Amman-based Jordanian- Palestinian Agricultural Marketing Company (JPACO)) on Saturday reviewed its key...JPACO's Board of Directors also examined the company's performance and its goals and discussed its action plan for 2023.
JPACO General Manager, Aladdin Abu Khair, said the company worked to open new international markets.
UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work launches Waste-free Schools project
DUBAI, UAE - The UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work held its second meeting, chaired by Mariam bint Mohammed...The meeting agenda also featured discussions of several key topics, including the environmental indicators of the We The UAE 2031 vision.
The minister said that the Council explored transformational environmental projects, in line with the new methodology for federal government work.
Iran to retry rapper and protester reportedly on death row
TEHRAN, IRAN - Iran's supreme court has ordered the retrial of two men, including a Kurdish rapper, who were reportedly sentenced...Protests have gripped Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old of Kurdish origin, after her arrest for an alleged breach of the dress code for women.
Iran this month executed two people in connection with the protests.
