Muslims pray for end to Palestinian suffering as Ramadan nears
Other parts of the Islamic world may be grappling with their own challenges, from conflicts to high inflation. But many...Geostrategy
UN aid official presses for aid delivery to Gaza by land route
The UN aid coordinator for the Palestinian territory Sigrid Kaag said her message to UN Security Council was that the...Geostrategy
UNHCR, UNICEF hail Korea’s aid for refugee rehab programs in Iran
South Korea's $2.5 million aid for programs supporting Afghan refugees in Iran has been hailed by the UN High Commissioner...South Korea's has announced $2.5 million in aid recently and its total aid in the past seven years for Afghan refugees totals $30 million.
It is estimated that up to 300,000 Afghan asylum-seekers have fled to Iran this year alone in search of safety.
Turkey appoints envoy to normalize ties with Armenia
Armenia and Turkey have never established formal diplomatic ties. The two countries' relations are particularly tense over World War I-era...Turkish and Armenian companies ask permission for charter flights between Istanbul and Yerevan
The common border between Armenia and Turkey has been closed since the 1990s
UN chief says cross-border aid to Syria rebel bastion vital
In July, the US and Russia allowed for a 6-month extension of activity at Bab al-Hawa, the only border crossing...In July, the US and Russia allowed for a 6-month extension of activity at Bab al-Hawa, the only border crossing through which aid reaches the rebel stronghold of Idlib province
In an internal report, the UN chief Guterres refers to another project for humanitarian operations, this time across the front lines to reach Idlib
Queen Elizabeth II holds in-person meeting with Oman’s sultan
Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday made a rare public appearance, hosting Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tareq and his wife, Sayyida...The 95-year-old monarch has cut back on her engagements since an overnight hospital stay in October that raised fears for her health and prompted doctors to advise rest.
Sultan Haitham bin Tareq, who studied at Oxford University, came to power after the death of his cousin, Sultan Qaboos, last year.
Iran, UN agree on replacing nuclear site’s damaged cameras
The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency had been seeking to replace the devices which Iran says were damaged in a...Iran began restricting some IAEA inspection activity earlier this year as part of steps it has taken away from the 2015 nuclear deal after the US pulled out.
Negotiations resumed last week to try to revive the deal under which Iran pledged to reduce its nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief.
Emirates and IAEA discuss nuclear program, Expo’s role in fostering ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director-General of...The two sides reviewed the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in promoting international cooperation and building effective and fruitful partnerships
The IAEA Director-General highlighted the importance of the constructive cooperation between the UAE and the International Atomic Energy Agency
UAE keen to foster cooperation with ASEAN, says Foreign Affairs Minister
Reports say that Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed praised the outstanding relations between the UAE and the ASEAN countries.The two sides hailed the distinguished relations between the UAE and the ASEAN group in a meeting held at Dubai Expo 2020
The two parties reviewed the role of Expo 2020 Dubai in reinforcing the cooperation between the UAE and the ASEAN group
UN chief says cross-border aid to Syria rebel bastion vital
The cross-border mechanism has been operating since 2020 through Bab al-Hawa, after the Russian-imposed removal in 2019 of three other...Cross-border assistance remains life saving for millions of people in need in north-west Syria, UNO Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Guterres said some 4.5 million people in Syria need help this winter, up 12 percent from the previous year due to pandemic and economic crisis.
Saudi Arabia stresses need for international cooperation to fight corruption
Combating corruption requires cooperation from every person in all societies at all levels in all its forms and manifestations, said...Mazen bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous, President of Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority. was speaking at UN Convention against Corruption.
Saudi Arabia's "Riyadh Initiative" aimed at establishing a global operation network of anti-corruption law enforcement authorities.
Naif Arab University and Tunisia’s justice ministry sign exchange pact
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences has signed a cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Ministry of Justice on the sidelines...The two sides will exchange expertise in academics, research and training programs, symposiums, forums, conferences and workshops
NAUSS specializes in advanced security-related studies at the postgraduate level in the form of diplomas, master’s degrees and doctorate programs.
