Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt, person in custody
The incident came amid heightened tensions in the knife-edge presidential race, and concern for the safety of both candidates. "There...Geostrategy
EU’s top diplomat urges de-escalation at Lebanon-Israel border
As war has raged in the Gaza Strip following Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, Lebanon's Hezbollah has traded near-daily...Geostrategy
Israel’s economy minister visits Morocco to cement trade ties
The minister is visiting Rabat, economic capital Casablanca, and tourist hub Marrakesh as well.Israel Economy Minister Orna Barbivai arrived in Morocco for a visit aimed at developing economic and trade ties
Rabat purchased Israeli defense technology after an a visit by the Israeli defense minister in November 2021
Moscow, Kyiv call for talks amid intense shellfire
Ukraine and Russia called for intensified diplomatic efforts Sunday to avert all-out war, each blaming the other for a sharp...Macron and Putin then spoke for a second time late Sunday, the French presidency said
Macron and Putin then spoke for a second time late Sunday, the French presidency said. Washington is warning a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent
Qatar Red Crescent Society project in Kurdistan benefits thousands
QRCS Warm Winter campaign this year aims at meeting the food and winterization needs of around 42,040 families.The purpose of the project is to empower the displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees at camps and beyond.
This will help them to withstand the harsh conditions during the cold winter and improve their living conditions.
461m Dubai riders used taxis, public and shared transport in 2021
Nearly 461 million riders in Dubai used public transport, shared transport and taxis, which include metro, tram, public buses, marine...Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the number compares well with the number announced in 2020: about 346 million riders.
The daily average of riders using mass transit means and taxis last year reached 1.3 million riders, compared to about 948,000 in 2020.
Jordan apprises US delegation of trade opportunities in kingdom
A workshop held by the JCC and working meetings with a number of ministers and representatives of official entities, universities...The joint cooperation is to support economic cooperation, scientific research and joint business development
The delegation met King Abdullah, and was briefed on trade and investment opportunities in the Kingdom
Iran MPs demand Western guarantees in nuclear talks
Iranian MPs urged the government Sunday to secure Western guarantees at Vienna talks to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, state...In a letter addressed to President Ebrahim Raisi and read at parliament, 250 MPs out of the 290-strong assembly, set out several conditions for reaching a deal.
It came amid growing signs over the weekend that a deal could be struck between Iran and world powers, including the United States.
Saudi Arabia looks to start fifth round of direct talks with Iran
Saudi Arabia may initiate another round of direct talks with Iran despite a “lack of substantive progress” in previous rounds.Prince Faisal said if the 2015 nuclear pact was revived that should be “a starting point, not an end point” in order to address regional concerns
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said his country was “ready to achieve a good deal at the earliest possible time"
Israel sees Iran nuclear deal ‘shortly,’ warns it will be weaker
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett , who has been a staunch opponent of the 2015 deal, said his country will...The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.
But the United States unilaterally withdrew in 2018 under then-president Donald Trump and reimposed heavy economic sanctions.
Bahrain government launches scheme to extend health services to citizens
Bahrain government has launched a health scheme, “Medic in Every Home”, aimed at extending health services and reaching out to...The project aims to enhance Bahrain’s rating on the third and fourth Sustainable Development Goals and increase the survival rate of the injured.
Medic in Every Home was one of the three innovative ideas which were declared winners of the third edition of the Government Innovation Competition (Fikra).
UAE warns of drone threat as Abu Dhabi conference starts
The UAE warned Sunday of the rising threat of drone attacks, such as those launched against it by Yemen's Houthi...The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) kicked off in Abu Dhabi, with regional and Western military and industry representatives
The UAE is part of a Saudi-led military coalition that has been fighting in Yemen since 2015 to support the government against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
