Trump admin sent journalist classified US plan for Yemen strikes
A US journalist was inadvertently included in a group chat in which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance...Geostrategy
Turkey braces for fourth night of protest as mayor arrives in court
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has...Geostrategy
UAE, Serbian presidents discuss bilateral relations
They also discussed opportunities to extend their cooperation within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership.They also discussed opportunities to extend their cooperation within the framework of their comprehensive strategic partnership
They also reviewed various aspects of economic, commercial and political cooperation
Qatar denounce ‘smear campaigns’ against its human rights record
European newspapers and rights groups have put a spotlight on Qatar's record in the runup to the tournament that starts...An editorial in the paper on Sunday hit out at the "lies, rumors and slander" written in Europe about Qatar's World Cup preparations.
Editorials and cartoons in recent days have lambasted "smear campaigns" about Qatar's treatment of migrant workers and women.
Saudi Arabian delegation visits Oman, to enhance bilateral ties
A Saudi Arabian delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha is on a...A Saudi Arabian delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha is on a visit to Oman.
The Saudi delegation met with Oman's Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Saeed Al-Mawali and Minister of Economy Saeed As-Saqri.
Algeria, France hail ‘new dynamic’ in economic ties
The Algerian and French prime ministers hailed a "new dynamic" as they launched a joint economic forum during a visit...Borne and her delegation are the latest in a string of top European officials to visit Algeria.
The two-day business forum was organized by the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Business France, a government agency.
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed Zayed to visit Putin in Moscow
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan "will discuss with President Putin the friendly relations between the UAE and Russia along with...Tuesday's visit will be Sheikh Mohamed's third foreign trip since officially taking the reins as president following the death of his brother Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The visit comes days after the Saudi-led OPEC oil cartel and its allies including Russia, known as OPEC+, decided to cut oil output in a bid to raise prices.
Trio win Nobel for banking’s role in economy, collapse prevention
Ex-Fed chief Ben Bernanke together with Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig were honoured for having "significantly improved our understanding of...Bernanke, 68, the chair of the US Federal Reserve between 2006 and 2014, was highlighted for his analysis of "the worst economic crisis in modern history" -- the Great Depression.
Diamond and Dybvig were in turn honoured for showing how "banks offer an optimal solution" for channelling savings to investments by acting as an intermediary.
Ukraine nuclear plant, Europe’s biggest, reconnected to grid
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Saturday that the plant -- Europe's largest nuclear power station -- had...The plant's six reactors are in cold shutdown, they require electricity for vital nuclear safety and security functions, including cooling
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his government this week to take over operations at the power station in southern Ukraine
UN denounces ‘heinous killing’ of migrants in Libya
Accusing smugglers of being behind the "heinous killing" of 15 migrants near the Mediterranean coastal city of Sabratha, the United...Libya was a key route for clandestine migration even before the 2011 uprising that overthrew dictator Moamer Kadhafi
Since the start of the year, more than 14,000 migrants have been intercepted and returned to Libya, the International Organization for Migration said Monday
Germany investigates ‘sabotage’ on its rail framework
Rail operator Deutsche Bahn blamed the travel disruptions on "sabotage", while Transport Minister Volker Wissing spoke of "a targeted and...Important communications cables were cut at two sites on Saturday, forcing rail services in the north to be halted for three hours.
Police have said the investigation into Saturday's incident is still wide open and they have not publicly mentioned any suspects.
Qatar to hike Jordanian food imports during World Cup
Qatar plans to hike its imports of Jordanian food products during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as demand is expected...Qatar relies heavily on Jordanian market for vegetables and fruits.
Volume of Jordan-Qatar trade during the past 10 years amounted to over US$3.17 billion.
