Israeli defence minister declares 48-hour state of emergency
"The declaration on the state of emergency enables the IDF (Israeli military) to issue instructions to the citizens of Israel,...Geostrategy
Iran probe finds Raisi helicopter crash caused by weather: media
Iran's army in May similarly said it had found no evidence of criminal activity in the crash that also killed...Geostrategy
UAE reports new drone attack as US to send warship, jet
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday said it prevented another drone attack over its territory, after Washington said it will...The latest attack follows missile and drone assaults the Houthis said they carried out this year in which three people have been killed
The rebel attacks on the UAE have added a new dimension to Yemen's long-running war, which has killed an estimated 377,000 people directly or indirectly
US to send warship, fighter jets to UAE after Houthi attacks
The deployment, to "assist the UAE against the current threat", follows a phone call between Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and...The USS Cole guided missile destroyer will partner with the UAE Navy and make a port call in Abu Dhabi, while the US will also deploy fifth-generation warplanes.
Other actions include "continuing to provide early warning intelligence (and) collaborating on air defense", the US embassy in the UAE said.
Turkey attacks Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria
Turkey has launched deadly strikes against Kurdish targets in Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish forces were still reeling from the...The raids on Tuesday night targeted shelters, tunnels, caves, ammunition depots, bases and training camps operated by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the Syria strikes hit a Kurdish-run power station near the town of Al-Malikiyah in Hasakeh province
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 70 years on the throne
The sovereign's record-breaking reign as head of state began when she was aged 25 and watching wildlife in a remote...The sovereign's record-breaking reign as head of state began when she was aged 25 and watching wildlife in a remote part of Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip
She has since become the one constant in an era of rapid social and political change, a figurehead of modern Britain and a living link to its post-war and imperial past
Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine
The veteran Turkish leader hopes mediation between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can avert a Russian offensive.The veteran Turkish leader hopes mediation between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can avert a Russian offensive
Erdogan's high-profile efforts -- met with caution in Moscow -- carry huge stakes and potentially rich rewards
Low-key Beijing 2022 Olympic torch relay kicks off
More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the flame through competition areas in Beijing and the neighbouring city of Zhangjiakou.More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the flame through competition areas in Beijing and the neighbouring city of Zhangjiakou
Audiences for the torch relay will be strictly limited with China encouraging its people to follow the event online rather than try to catch a glimpse of the procession in person
Houthi ballistic missile attack on UAE came amid Israeli president’s visit
The latest rebel missile was fired as Isaac Herzog makes the first visit to the UAE by an Israeli president.The latest rebel missile was fired as Isaac Herzog makes the first visit to the UAE by an Israeli president
Herzog visited Dubai's Expo 2020 site and held talks with the UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai
Second instalment of Sunref energy program launched in Palestine
Bank of Palestine (BOP) and Proparco in cooperation with the EU have jointly announced the signing of Sunref II Green...The purpose of SUNREF Green Finance Program is to provide solutions to promote energy efficiency and renewable projects.
The program plays a crucial role in the Palestinian ecological system since energy services’ costs are high.
Can’t rescue Europe alone if Russia cuts gas, says Qatar
Qatar's energy minister told the European Union on Tuesday that his country could not rescue Europe alone if Russia turned...But the minister, Saad al-Kaabi, told EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson that Qatar was ready to help Europe "in times of need".
The Ukraine crisis was a key topic in a meeting on Monday between US President Joe Biden and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
UN extends its Libya mission for three months
The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a British-drafted resolution extending its political mission in Libya for just three months,...The extremely short text, which was adopted unanimously, provides for a continuation of the mission until April 30. An earlier version had taken the mission until September 15
Moscow, which favored a short renewal of the UNSMIL mission, threatened to use its veto and even went as far as proposing a counter-draft to the British text last week
