UN Palestinian agency chief says funding secured until end of May
Gaza has endured almost six months of war and a siege that has cut off most food, water, fuel and...Geostrategy
Thousands trapped in Gaza hospital surrounded by Israeli tanks
Gaza's health ministry said Israeli troops were shooting and firing "shells and (conducting) violent raids in its surroundings in preparation...Geostrategy
Bahrain joins UAE, Jordan and Egypt in industrial pact
Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Kamal Madbouly witnessed a signing ceremony Monday in Cairo that welcomed Bahrain as the fourth...The Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development was announced in the UAE on May 29, 2022 with an aim to empower their industrial sector.
The plan was establish large joint industrial projects, providing private sector companies with opportunities for expansion and creating job opportunities.
Natural gas a weapon of war between Russia and Europe
Natural gas has emerged as a weapon of war between Russia and Europe since Moscow's February 24 invasion of Ukraine....On February 22, 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is suspending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project with Russia.
On March 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin bans European gas customers from paying their bills in dollars and euros.
Tunisians vote on constitution set to bolster President Saied’s rule
The referendum comes a year to the day after Saied sacked the government and froze parliament in a power grab...The new constitutional draft would enshrine a highly presidential system with no provision for removing the president from office.
President would appoint a government, could dismiss ministers unilaterally with no role of parliament in forming administration.
Will not be rushed into quick nuclear deal, says Iran
Iran said Monday it will not be rushed into a "quick" deal reviving its faltering 2015 nuclear accord with world...Iran says it will not sacrifice the country's fundamental interests with a rushed process, claiming it was being put under psychological pressure
Talks in Vienna that started in April 2021 to restore the deal have stalled since March amid differences between Tehran and Washington on several issues
Turkey summons Swedish diplomat to explain ‘terrorist propaganda’
Sweden's charge d'affaires in Turkey was summoned at the weekend to explain the use of what Ankara alleges is "terrorist...Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Sweden and Finland of being havens for Kurdish militants
Turkey's display of displeasure follows events in Sweden last week to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Kurdish uprising in northern Syria
King Abdullah of Jordan protests border attacks by Iran-tied militias
King Abdullah II protested in an interview against attacks on Jordan's borders by "militias linked to Iran", following deadly clashes...The king told Al-Rai newspaper that Jordan faces regular attacks on its borders by militias linked to Iran
The Jordanian army conducts regular anti-smuggling operations on the border with Syria, where Iran-backed fighters support the Damascus regime in a civil war that erupted in 2011
Crises make GCC, Western countries more pragmatic
An increasing number of strategic agreements are being signed with the regional players as Europe, US seek to diversify sources...An increasing number of strategic agreements are being signed with the regional players as Europe, US seek to diversify sources of energy supply, says an expert at IRIS
Relations between the US and Arab countries are dominated by pragmatism as the former wants to carry out an active diplomacy to avoid being outstripped by the rivals
Iraq seeks to boost relations with Algeria in multiple sectors
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed Saturday Iraq aspires to strengthen the relations with Algeria in various fields. "PM Al-Kadhimi received...The Algerian Foreign Minister noted his country's desire to enhance communication with Iraq.
Both the countries are looking to face common challenging issues like energy and food security.
Sharjah Education Council reveals new educational strategy
The Sharjah Education Council launched its 2023-2025 strategy at a meeting held at its headquarters in Sharjah, in cooperation with...The strategy was prepared after considering various aspects of stages of the council’s strategic plan.
Sharjah Education Council said the council's strategy is a result of changing educational standards.
Iraq receives 125 antiquities borrowed from Germany
Iraq has received 125 antiquities borrowed from Germany, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf announced Sunday. "The Embassy of the Republic...Iraqi ambassador to Germany Luqman Abdel Rahim Al-Faili praised the efforts of the Institute of Archeology.
Al-Faili wished continued cooperation with the German side in the cultural field and archaeological excavations.
