Shipping service connecting India, South East Asia with Saudi Arabia comes up
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – VASI Shipping Pte Ltd has introduced a new shipping service IMS at King Abdulaziz Port in...Business Economy Geostrategy Global
Climate change undermines global security, says NATO chief
Baku, Azerbaijan--NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday stressed the need to fight global warming, and called climate change a "crisis...Geostrategy
Europe energy market: Will Qatar replace Russia?
The United States has asked Qatar to supply gas to Europe if Russian supplies were disrupted due to Moscow's military...Qatar gas exports account for about 106 billion cubic meters, with 80 percent going to Asia and 20 percent to Europe
Qatar could cover around 13 percent of Russian gas imports to the European Union and the United Kingdom
Extreme climate changes could disturb global development, warns WGS
The report said that the climate state is rapidly aggravating poverty and instability, and is likely to amplify the economic...A joint report has been published by World Government Summit Organization (WGS) and consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The report said that the climate state is rapidly aggravating poverty and instability, and is likely to amplify the economic burden on governments struggling to manage COVID-19.
Libya’s energy sector paralyzed as second oil export terminal is shut
The suspension of operations at Brega terminal, which has an export capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, follows a force...Force majeure, a legal move, allows parties to free themselves from contractual obligations when factors such as fighting make meeting them impossible.
Oil installations have often been attacked or blockaded by armed groups who hold sway in Libya.
Biden has ‘no plans’ to visit Ukraine: W.House
A string of European leaders have made the trip to Kyiv and met with Zelensky.A string of European leaders have made the trip to Kyiv and met with Zelensky
Zelensky said: "I think he's (Biden) the the leader of the US and that's why he should come here to see."
Iraq ‘green belt’ neglected in faltering climate fight
Envisioned as a lush fortress against worsening desertification and sand storms, the "green belt" of Iraq's Karbala stands as a...Sixteen years after its inception, only a fraction of the 76-kilometre (47-mile) crescent-shaped strip of greenery has materialized.
Eucalyptus, olive groves and date palms first took root in 2006 as part of a plan for tens of thousands of trees to form a green protective shield around Karbala.
US firm on nuclear accord as Iran casts blame
US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless.US officials warned that Iran's advances could eventually make a return to the JCPOA pointless
Foreign ministry of Iran said that more than one issue was pending between Iran and US
As major economies meet, US looks to increase pressure on Russia
Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia.Russian officials are expected to participate remotely in this year's G20 meeting led by Indonesia
IMF and World Bank warned that the Ukraine war has devastating impact on global economy
Algeria demands W.Sahara ‘clarifications’ from Madrid
Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid.Algeria, which backs the Polisario independence movement in the former Spanish colony, had in March recalled its envoy to Madrid
The Polisario waged a long armed struggle in Western Sahara for independence from Morocco before reaching a ceasefire in 1991
King of Jordan asks Israel to respect sanctity of Al-Aqsa
King Abdullah stressed that maintaining calm requires Israel to respect the historical and legal status quo in Al Aqsa Mosque.It includes ceasing all illegal and provocative measures that violate it and could push towards further escalation
King Abdullah directed Jordan to continue its regional and international efforts and communications to stop Israeli escalation
UN experts ask Australia to repatriate its citizens from Syria
United Nations human rights experts have asked the Australian government to repatriate 46 of its citizens from detention camps in Syria,...Ten UN special rapporteurs said bringing this group -- which includes 30 children, some as young as two years old -- home to Australia was "the only legal and humane response".
The UN experts described the situation in the Al-Hol and Roj camps as "uncertain and sordid" for Australian citizens.
