Aid to Gaza ‘requires Israel removing’ obstacles, says UN chief
Antonio Guterres repeated his call for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" to alleviate "the plight of Palestinian children, women and men...Geostrategy
Under siege, Sudanese risk their lives to feed each other
Sameh Makki's soup kitchen is barely 100 meters from the market, but it can take two hours to make the...Geostrategy
Arab finance ministers mull over food security, Ukraine war
Foreign ministers of Arab nations discussed in Beirut a range of regional crises, with emphasis on food security and the...The discussions of the ministers dealt with the impact of the Ukraine war on the region and food security
As for the Ukraine war, the Arab diplomats were unanimous in rejection of any politicization of international organizations
Tunisian jurist who oversaw drafting of new constitution resigns
Some articles of the draft constitution published last Thursday in the official journal could "pave the way for a dictatorial...Constitution for a "new republic" is at the center of President Saied's program for rebuilding Tunisia's political system.
The president plans to hold a referendum on the constitution on July 25, to mark one year since his power grab.
Social media sites choke Palestinian narrative: Monitoring group
Sada Social Center, a Ramallah-based social media monitoring group, said Facebook ranks first in suppressing Palestinian content, as 273 violations...For the first time, Clubhouse entered the war against Palestinian digital content, with at least 10 complaints.
Violations ranged between removal of accounts and imposing restrictions on posting, especially when using terms such as occupation.
Jordan’s exports to Canada went up by 22 percent since 1997
During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent, from US$885,000...During the last 25 years Jordanian exports to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 21.75 percent
Jordan and Canada have signed free trade, labor, double taxation, environment and investment agreements
Afghan religious leaders pledge loyalty to Taliban
Thousands of Afghan clerics pledged loyalty to the Taliban Saturday but ended a three-day meeting without recommendations on how the...Taliban officials presented the gathering as an opportunity for clerics to independently say how they wanted the country to be governed
The highlight of the clerics' meeting was Friday's appearance by Akhundzada, who has not been photographed in public since the Taliban returned to power
Libya leaders under pressure as people resent living conditions
Libya's rival leaders were under growing street pressure Saturday after protesters stormed parliament as anger exploded over deteriorating living conditions...Protesters stormed the seat of the House of Representatives in the eastern city of Tobruk on Friday night, ransacking its offices and torching part of the building
The country has been mired in chaos and repeated rounds of conflict since a NATO-backed uprising toppled and killed dictator Moamer Kadhafi in 2011
Iran says Turkish offensive in Syria can destabilize region
Iran's foreign minister warned Saturday on a visit to Damascus that Turkish military action in Syria would destabilize the region,...Iran is a major ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and an important trading partner for Turkey
In recent weeks, Erdogan has said he plans to launch a military offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria Ankara regards as "terrorists"
Palestinians give bullet that killed Abu Akleh to US forensic experts
The Palestinian Authority handed the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to US forensic experts on Saturday...Palestinian-American journalist, who was wearing a vest marked "Press" and a helmet, was killed on May 11 while covering an Israeli army operation
Investigations by the UN, as well as several journalistic probes, have found that the shot that killed Abu Akleh was fired by Israeli forces
MENA eyes key role in making world carbon neutral
UAE and KSA are spearheading decarbonization efforts in Middle East by encouraging enterprises to minimize carbon footprint. Here are a...Since MENA countries are a significant global green hydrogen supply source, they may help other nations outside the region reach their carbon-neutral targets
Trading carbon credits could cut the cost of implementing national contributions to combat climate change by more than half – up to US$250 billion by 2030
UAE sends three planes for relief of quake victims in Afghanistan
The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000 sqm field hospital, which includes 75 beds and two operating rooms...The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000 sqm field hospital for the quake victims in Afghanistan
The relief package include 75 beds and two operating rooms equipped with the latest medical supplies and devices
