Palestinians relaunch bid to become UN member state
The Palestinians, who have had observer status at the world body since 2012, have lobbied for years to gain full...Geostrategy
World powers condemn deadly Gaza air strike on aid workers
World Central Kitchen -- one of two NGOs spearheading efforts to deliver aid by boat -- said a "targeted Israeli...Geostrategy
EU leaders try for common response to energy crisis
EU leaders meeting in Prague looked to bridge divisions on how to tackle soaring energy prices as they grapple with...EU leaders were discussing how to better protect their critical infrastructure in the wake of leaks from the Russia-Europe Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Europe is facing an energy crunch as the price of electricity generation skyrockets because of a massive surge in gas prices.
Egypt replants mangrove to fight climate change
Sayed Khalifa, the head of Egypt's agriculture syndicate, calls the unique plants a "treasure" because of their ability to grow...After decades of destruction in Egypt that saw the mangroves cleared, all that remained were fragmented patches totaling some 500 hectares
The stands of trees help filter out water pollution and act as a natural barrier against rising seas and extreme weather, shielding coastal communities from destructive storms
Judge halts Twitter-Musk case, sets Oct. 28 deadline to close deal
Delaware Judge Kathaleen McCormick, ruling on a Musk request to freeze the case that had drawn a biting retort from...The move buys time for a potential reconciliation between two parties
Twitter said Tuesday it expects to close the buyout deal at the $54.20 price
Libyan Prime Minister defends oil, gas exploration deal with Turkey
The question of rights to Libya's vast hydrocarbon resources has become more urgent this year as global energy prices have..."The Turkish-Libyan MoU is based on previous deals even prior to 2011," Libyan prime minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said.
The memorandum of understanding, three years after a controversial maritime border deal, sparked sharp reaction from Greece.
Kremlin says OPEC+ cut output to stabilize oil markets
Moscow---The Kremlin said Thursday that an OPEC+ decision to sharply cut production was designed to stabilize global oil markets, after...Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov it was proof that "some countries understand the absurdity" of Washington's demand for a price cap on Russian oil.
The European Union has also proposed introducing a price cap on Russian oil as part of new sanctions over Ukraine.
Lebanon years away from gas riches despite Israel deal: analysts
With the demand for gas rising worldwide because of an energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Lebanon hopes...Following years of US-mediated negotiations, the rival states now appear to be nearing agreement
A deal would allow "offshore exploration activities to continue, but that doesn't mean that Lebanon has become rich
Iran summons UK envoy to protest ‘meddlesome statements’
Taking exception to what it calls interference in its internal affairs, Iran has summoned British ambassador Simon Shercliff to hear...Foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kananiin, in an Instagram post, accused "Western governments" of meddling in Iran's affairs
The British foreign ministry on Monday summoned Iran's top diplomat in London to criticise the way Iranian authorities are handling the protests
Israel eyes warmer KSA ties as crown prince turns PM
As long as the Palestinian saga is open, Saudi Arabia will not have full normalization of ties with Israel. However,...Unlike the UAE, Saudi Arabia will need to do a lot of explaining to a population that is not largely expatriate.
Experts say that even with the UAE, while trade and economic links exceed expectations, there is little progress on people to people movement.
EU okays new sanctions on Russia post Ukraine annexation
The latest package -- the eighth since Russia's invasion in February -- is now going through a final approval procedure...Details of the sanctions were not given, but imposition of a price cap on Russian oil exported globally is the likely decision.
They could also expand the blacklist of people subject to EU travel bans and asset freezes for their role is supporting Kremlin.
Jordan king discusses trade, regional issues in talks with Oman sultan
The two leaders focused on maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues of mutual concern, especially food security and energy.The two leaders focused on maintaining coordination and consultation on various issues of mutual concern, especially food security and energy
King Abdullah expressed appreciation for Oman’s position and continuous efforts to bolster security and stability in the region
