US, Russia negotiations on partial Ukraine ceasefire end after 12 hours in Saudi Arabia
The US-Ukraine and US-Russia talks were originally planned to take place simultaneously to enable shuttle diplomacy, with the United States...Geostrategy
Tens of thousands in France protest against racism and far-right
Tens of thousands of people in Paris and other French cities on Saturday rallied against racism and the rise of...Geostrategy
Sanctioned Iran general tells EU to ‘buy coal’ with assets
The EU's 27 member states have been squabbling for months over measures to lower energy bills as winter nears.Ukraine war has pushed energy prices skywards, with Russia withholding gas deliveries to most of Europe in reaction to Western sanctions
Bagheri called the imposition of EU sanctions a "mistake" similar to those the United States made when it sanctioned him in 2019
UAE-Bahrain non-oil trade surges to $6.5bn in 2021
The UAE Foreign Minister stressed that the trade growth didn’t reflect the “true potential” of the two countries.The UAE Foreign Minister stressed that the trade growth didn’t reflect the “true potential” of the two countries
He highlighted the importance of intensifying cooperation between the government and private sectors of the two countries
Iran signs contract with Russia to supply it with 40 turbines
Tehran, Iran— Iran announced Sunday a contract with Russia to supply it with 40 turbines to help its gas industry amid...Iran did not specify when the contract was signed, and when the turbines are due to be delivered
Russia and Iran hold some of the world's largest gas reserves, and are both under strict US sanctions
Boris Johnson drops out of race for UK PM
Declaring an end to his bid for the UK top job, former UK PM Boris Johnson said that he had...Tories have been forced into a second leadership contest since the summer following Truss's resignation after only 44 disastrous days into her tenure
Sunak had raced ahead in the count for Tory MPs' support, drawing backing from across the parliamentary party and crossing the minimum threshold Friday
Arab League welcomes UN report on Israeli conduct in Palestinian territories
Welcoming the report brought out by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry, the Arab League has praised the efforts...The report documented in detail Israeli policies and procedures that form crimes as per the International Criminal Law
The Arab League said the contents of the report are an important addition to the series of positions and reports issued by the UN and human rights international institutions
Gulf nations add momentum to Asianization of global economy
Following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, many experts believe that Washington is shifting its attention and resources to the "priority...The Gulf countries rely heavily on assistance from Asia, particularly China, to modernise their economies and diversify away from oil
GCC's position in supporting Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, Europe, and the US, have raised many problems, but nowhere more so than in Asia
DTC Abu Dhabi-UNESCO study on pandemic impact ‘useful’ in plugging gaps
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi began in the UAE capital with discussions on the impact of...Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, said, “If an issue happens in Brazil or Iraq or Syria, it affects us as well."
The Culture Summit brings together the public, private, government and academic sector to find such practical policies on the ground.
Iran’s nuclear agency says its subsidiary’s email server hacked
A group called Black Reward on Friday issued an ultimatum on Twitter, threatening to release documents on Tehran's nuclear programme...Iran has been gripped by weeks-long demonstrations sparked by the death of 22-year-old Amini on Sept. 16 after her arrest for allegedly violating the country's dress code.
The street violence has led to dozens of deaths, mostly among protesters but also among the security forces, and hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested.
Russia holds talk with UK, France, Turkey on Ukraine war
In all three calls, Russian defense minister Shoigu conveyed "concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a...Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with the defense ministers of UK, Turkey and France
In all three calls, Shoigu conveyed "concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a 'dirty bomb'".
Saudi Crown Prince launches program to make KSA investment hub
Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin...GSCRI will help enable investors to benefit from the Kingdom's resources, capabilities and support and develop these value chains.
It will also build successful investments, which will give greater flexibility to economies, businesses and consumers around the world.
