Mideast at ‘most dangerous juncture’ in decades: UN official
The UN's special coordinator for Middle East peace warned that the region was at its "most dangerous juncture" in decadesGeostrategy
Israel and Hamas near ceasefire talks, spy chief heads to Qatar as truce momentum builds
Israel’s Mossad chief will travel to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations as Hamas signals readiness to halt fighting, contingent on Israel...Geostrategy
Qatar Chamber signs deal with Spanish firms to promote trade
Qatar Chamber signed a deal with two Spanish organizations by which it seeks to enhance economic, commercial and trade cooperation...There are about 50 Spanish companies operating in Qatar in various sectors like trade, contracting, services.
Bilateral trade exchange between both countries hit $1.2 billion last year compared with $820 million in 2020.
UAE renews pledge to Palestinian cause for independent state
UAE stressed the need to respect Jordan’s role in caring for the holy sites and endowments in the Holy City...Speaker of the Federal National Council called Palestinian cause "the first and foremost issue" of the Arab world
UAE praised Morocco’s king and said “We also commend the role played by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in supporting people of Jerusalem"
For Iraqis back from Syria, life on hold in ‘rehabilitation’ camp
Iraqi Foreign Minister said his country is determined to repatriate all the families stuck in the Syrian camp after "security...Families of IS fighters in Syrian camp fear returning home as many of them experience community rejection, stigmatization and risk of revenge attacks
According to Iraq's ministry of immigration, around 30,000 Iraqis including 20,000 children remain stranded at Al-Hol camp in Syria
Erdogan conditions support for Nordic nations’ NATO bids
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would not look "positively" on Sweden and Finland's NATO bids unless its...Erdogan's threat throws a major potential obstacle in the way of membership for the hitherto militarily non-aligned Nordic nations since a consensus is required in NATO decisions
On Thursday, Stoltenberg said Turkey's "concerns" were being addressed to find "an agreement on how to move forward"
Australia’s incumbent government loses elections after decade
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison conceded election defeat Saturday, hours after voters issued a stinging rebuke of his party's inaction...Australia's PM acknowledged a 'difficult' and 'humbling' day for his party, which governed Australia for the last decade
With almost half the votes counted, Albanese's center-left Labor was assured of forming the largest party in parliament
EU looks to build a strategic partnership with GCC
GCC Secretary-General, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, had welcomed the European High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Josep Borrell’s...European External Action Service Spokesman Peter Stano said the cooperation is a must due to the current geopolitical developments
He added, “Together with our partners, we represent 20% of the global economy, and half of the foreign direct investments"
Lebanese leader says country’s sovereignty must be restored
Lebanon's hijacked sovereignty must be restored after an election denied the powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah a parliamentary majority, said Christian..."No one... should be able to transport missiles from one place to another without the permission and knowledge of the military," the 69-year-old added, referring to Hezbollah
Hezbollah, whose arsenal outguns the army's, is described by its supporters as a bulwark against enemy Israel
Israeli forces shoot to death a Palestinian teen in West Bank
A Palestinian teenager was shot dead by Israeli forces as clashes erupted during an army raid on Saturday in Jenin..."A 17-year-old boy was killed and an 18-year-old was critically wounded by the Israeli occupation's bullets during its aggression on Jenin," the ministry said in a statement.
The official Palestinian news agency Wafa identified the teenager as Amjad al-Fayed
Greece accuses Turkey of violating its air space
The Greek foreign ministry issued "an immediate and strong-worded protest" to the Turkish ambassador in Athens.The Greek foreign ministry issued "an immediate and strong-worded protest" to the Turkish ambassador in Athens
It said the Turkish fighter jets "illegally entered our national airspace and approached Alexandroupolis within a distance of just 2.5 nautical miles".
Qatar Amir confirms deal on gas supply to Germany
Qatar, Amir said, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany by 2024.Qatar, Amir said, plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Germany by 2024.
He expressed hope there will be a nuclear agreement with Iran, and Qatar was ready to help
