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
Trump pushes for Ukraine peace as US, Russian officials hold ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to the three-year war and hopes talks in Riyadh could...Geostrategy
Iran says morality police abolished as Mahsa Amini protests continue
The morality police -- known formally as the Gasht-e Ershad or "Guidance Patrol" -- were established under president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad,...Women-led protests, labelled "riots" by the authorities, swept Iran since the 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin died on Sept. 16, three days after her arrest by the police.
"Morality police have nothing to do with the judiciary" and have been abolished, Attorney General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri was quoted as saying by the ISNA news agency.
Jordan and Egypt agree to expand bilateral relations
Cairo, Egypt—King Abdullah of Jordan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi have expressed desire to further expand bilateral relations...During the meeting, held at Al Ittihadiya Palace, both leaders expressed pride in the ties between the two countries and keenness to bolster relations
Talks also covered the latest regional and international developments, with both sides stressing the need to maintain coordination and consultation on issues of mutual concern
Israel launches air strikes at Gaza after rocket fired from enclave
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories— The Israeli air force said it had carried out overnight air strikes against sites of the Islamist...The army said a few hours later it had targeted a Hamas military post in response to fire from the Gaza Strip against Israeli warplanes
A surge in bloodshed in the occupied West Bank has sparked international criticism of the Israeli army for its use of lethal force against Palestinian civilians
Iran begins work on new nuclear power plant
With talks suspended over a nuclear deal between Iran and the Western countries, Islamic Republic has begun the construction of...Under a landmark deal struck in 2015, Iran agreed to mothball its Fordo nuclear plant and limit its enrichment of uranium to 3.67 percent
But the deal crumbled in 2018 when then US president Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the agreement and reimposed crippling economic sanctions
Kremlin rejects $60 oil cap Ukraine says will ‘destroy Russia’s economy’
The $60 oil price cap will come into effect on Monday or soon after, alongside an EU embargo on maritime...The $60 oil price cap will come into effect on Monday or soon after, alongside an EU embargo on maritime deliveries of Russian crude oil.
The embargo will prevent seaborne shipments of Russian crude to the European Union, which account for two thirds of the bloc's oil imports.
Iran reviewing mandatory headscarf law: ‘Results in a week or two’
The Union of Islamic Iran People Party, formed by relatives of former reformist president Mohammad Khatami, on Saturday demanded the...The hijab headscarf became obligatory for all women in Iran in April 1983, four years after the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the US-backed monarchy.
Protests have swept Iran since the Sept. 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian of Kurdish origin arrested by the morality police for allegedly flouting the dress code.
UN report warns global food crises likely to increase
ROME, ITALY - The world's ability to nourish its burgeoning population is under threat and without broader socioeconomic and environmental...The report identifies the issues at stake and the threats and problems that have an impact on future food consumption and agrifood production.
The report urges decision makers to think beyond short term needs.
ABB to pay US$315m fine
Two affiliates of ABB pleaded guilty to bribery charges.Two affiliates of ABB each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
In October eight people, including former Eskom CEO Matshela Koko, were arrested on corruption charges linked to the ABB work.
Ukraine welcomes Russian oil price cap agreed by EU, G7
Ukraine welcomed a US$60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, saying it would "destroy"...Poland had refused to back the price cap plan over concerns the ceiling was too high.
The embargo will prevent shipments of Russian crude by tanker vessel to the EU, which account for two thirds of imports.
US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber
PALMDALE, UNITED STATES - The United States on Friday unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry...Many specifics of the aircraft are being kept under wraps.
The plane will offer significant advances over existing bombers in the US fleet.
