UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers
London, United Kingdom--The UK announced Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move that could...Geostrategy
Germany joins operation to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza
"The people in Gaza are lacking the most basic necessities. We want to do our part to ensure that they...Geostrategy
Russia invasion appears ‘frustrated’ by stiff Ukraine resistance
The United States and Western allies are still able to deliver arms into Ukraine to bolster the military, and Washington...According to Pentagon information, Russia now has at least 50 percent of its massive invasion force inside Ukraine
However, the force is making slow progress on its original three-front thrust due to unexpectedly stiff resistance
UAE, UK discuss strategic cooperation
The ministers of the UAE and the UK discussed the historic relations between the two countries and their strategic cooperation,...Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation represented UAE
He underlined the longstanding relations between the UAE and the UK and their continuous desire to strengthen them
Iran says it will continue to enrich uranium even after a deal
Iran has said that it will continue to enrich uranium to 20 percent purity even after sanctions against it are...Iran is now enriching to various levels, the highest being around 60 percent
Iranian officials had told media earlier that Iran had agreed to suspend its 20 percent and 60 percent enrichment if an agreement is reached in the Vienna talks
UAE calls for ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Russia-Ukraine war
The UAE has called for immediate cessation of hostilities in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The appeal came in...the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) expressed particular alarm at the consequences for civilians present in Ukraine, as well as for the region
The Ministry emphasized the importance of ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need, and called on all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law
US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing...On Friday, the UAE abstained along with China and India from a vote at the US Security Council demanding Moscow withdraw its troops
Russia as expected vetoed the resolution co-written by the US and Albania while 11 of the council's 15 members voted for it
African Nations forced to spend on climate adaptation: Study
The findings, published by the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, focus on the costs of warding off climate impacts.The findings, published by the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, focus on the costs of warding off climate impacts
The threat is forcing nations to divert "already stretched" resources to climate self-defence, the report said
Jordan king is in UAE, to discuss bilateral cooperation
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi led an entourage of high-profile officials to welcome king and queen upon their arrival at...Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi led an entourage of high-profile officials to welcome king and queen upon their arrival at the Presidential Flight in Abu Dhabi
They were accorded a red carpet reception as the national anthems of the UAE and Jordan were played
Sanctions bore in on Russia over Ukraine invasion
On Friday, US President Joe Biden extended his country's measures against Russia to include sanctions on President Vladimir Putin and...The first tranche will hit four Russian banks, cut off more than half of Russia's technology imports, and target several oligarchs
Energy giant Gazprom and 12 other major companies will be barred from raising capital in Western financial markets
Federation of Saudi Chambers signs deal to host UN Global Compact
The Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce signed an agreement to host the local network of the United Nations Global...This pact affirms Federation's role in realizing the importance of corporate sustainability in implementing the programs and initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030.
It also covers the sustainable development goals of the UN through the Saudi private sector.
Russia says ready for talks if Ukraine ‘lays down arms’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a press conference in Moscow that Russian President Vladimir Putin "took the decision to...The comment suggested that Moscow intends to overthrow the Ukrainian authorities with its invasion.
Lavrov denied Ukrainian claims that Russian forces had hit civilian infrastructure, despite widespread evidence of residential areas being damaged.
