The Gaza mothers separated from their newborns by war
Jerusalem, Undefined - As their first birthday approaches, the triplets Gaza-native Hanane Bayouk gave birth to in Jerusalem before the war...Geostrategy
US says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack
The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the...Geostrategy
KSA, Iraq sign MoU on agricultural, livestock, fisheries cooperation
The MoU was concluded during the preparatory and ministerial meetings between the two sides.The MoU was concluded during the preparatory and ministerial meetings between the two sides
The two countries discussed issues of common concern in the fields of environment, water, agriculture, and food security
Qatar emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukraine tensions
The move underscores the Qatar’s strategic importance, including in a scramble to shield European allies from potential Russian energy cutoffs.US President Joe Biden recognized Qatar's place in the US military's global footprint: It hosts Pentagon's Central Command and a huge airbase
Biden also announced he was designating Qatar a “major non-NATO ally,” which opens the door to closer military and commercial ties
Libya parliament sets date to replace PM
Libya's parliament announced Monday it would meet next week to pick a replacement for interim Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah. The...The UN has been helping move the North African country past a decade of chaos following the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi
Dbeibah's government had a mandate to lead the country to December 24 elections -- in which he was a candidate despite having committed to not running
Committed to two-state solution, US tells Palestine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, January 31.The two parties discussed the importance of strengthening the US relationship with the Palestinian Authority
They also discussed the need to improve the quality of life for Palestinians in tangible ways
US condemns missile attack on the UAE
The United States has condemned the Houthi missile attack on the UAE. On Monday morning, the UAE air defense forces...The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that "there were no casualties resulting from the attack, and the fragments of the ballistic missile fell outside of populated areas"
"We condemn the latest Houthi missile attack on Abu Dhabi," tweeted Edward Price, the Spokesperson for the US Department of State
Emir of Qatar to meet US President in Washington
US President Joe Biden will build on attempts to ensure energy back-up for European allies when he hosts Qatar's emir...Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will be the first Gulf state leader to visit Biden since he became president just over a year ago
In addition to meeting Biden, the sheikh will meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, members of Congress and other officials
Lebanon busts 17 suspected Israeli ‘spy networks’ during crackdown
Lebanon said Monday it had busted at least 17 suspected Israeli spy networks, in one of the largest nationwide crackdowns...Information minister Abbas Halabi said the rings operated both "locally and regionally, without elaborating.
Between April 2009 and 2014, Lebanese authorities detained more than 100 people accused of spying for Israel.
Bahrain first to receive newest Lockheed Martin F-16 simulators
Bahrain will receive F-16 simulators produced by Lockheed Martin to train pilots for national defense missions under a new agreement,...Bahrain was the first country in the Gulf region to acquire the F-16 and the first in the world to procure the advanced F-16 Block 70.
To date, more than 4,500 F-16s have been produced, with approximately 3,000 F-16s operating today in 25 countries.
High gas prices to hit demand in 2022: International Energy Agency
IEA said the demand for natural gas is expected to fall sharply in Europe and slow in Asia. Gas demand...Consumption grew by 4.6 percent last year, more than double the decline experienced as the pandemic emerged in 2020, said the agency.
How demand will fare in the short-term will depend on the weather during the northern hemisphere's heating season, the IEA said in a report.
Oman, Finland explore boosting trade, investment cooperation
The meeting explored the available opportunities in the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, industry, research, mining and...The meeting explored the available opportunities in the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, industry, research, mining and economic diversification sectors
An agreement of cooperation was signed by companies from both countries, which will contribute in the transfer of knowledge and grooming the skills of Omani youth
