Macron’s leadership: A tale of arrogance and chaos
Facing graft allegations, divisive remarks on NATO and Islam, and widespread protests, his presidency underscores challenges of governing in today's...Geostrategy
Diplomacy the ‘only way’ to end Israel-Hizbollah clashes: US envoy
"A diplomatic solution is the only way to end the current hostilities" and achieve "a lasting fair security arrangement between Lebanon...Geostrategy
Baghdad pays Kuwait another $490m in war reparations
Kuwait has received additional reparations of almost $500 million for Iraq's 1990 invasion, the Iraqi embassy in Kuwait said."Iraq on October 26 paid Kuwait $490 million, and it will work to pay off what is left in reparations due for the year of 2022, approximately $629 million"
Baghdad has paid around $50 billion in reparations over the last three decades
10 Egyptian peacekeepers injured in CAR attack
MINUSCA mission said the Egyptian police contingent was unarmed and traveling in a bus marked UN at the time of...CAR, the second poorest country in the world, has been ravaged by a civil war since 2013, although the level of fighting has fallen.
UN chief Antonio Guterres recently denounced "hostile incidents" targeting peacekeepers.
Iran FM tests positive for Covid at a key time for nuclear talks
Iran's foreign minister has tested positive for Covid, local media reported, at a key moment in diplomatic efforts to revive..."His general health is satisfactory and he is continuing his daily duties from quarantine"
Khatibzadeh had said just Monday that talks with the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal would resume "in the next two or three weeks"
Suez crisis triggered Israel’s first occupation of Gaza
Israel has said the objectives of the 1956 Gaza invasion included ensuring free passage through the Straits of Tiran.Israel has said the objectives of the 1956 Gaza invasion included ensuring free passage through the Straits of Tiran
The first time Israel took control of Gaza was on November 3, 1956 when Egypt's military governor surrendered
Lebanon invites Saudis for talks as diplomatic row deepens
Lebanon on Monday called for talks with Saudi Arabia to ease a spiraling diplomatic row sparked by remarks made by..."Lebanon invites Saudi Arabia to engage in dialogue to solve all outstanding problems and not just the latest spat, so that the same crisis is not repeated every time"
On Friday, Saudi Arabia gave Lebanon's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, recalled its envoy from Beirut
Iraq’s Babylon arts festival back after almost 20 years
The last edition of the festival was held in 2002, the year before the US-led invasion that toppled the veteran...The arts showcase, staged in what was the capital of the ancient Mesopotamian state of Babylonia, this year drew artists from dozens of countries.
The festival, first launched in 1987, was staged at the majestic UNESCO World Heritage site of Babylon, south of Baghdad.
Iran rejects Western ‘concerns’ over nuclear compliance
The accord between Iran and six world powers to find a long-term solution to the crisis over its nuclear program...The Western statement on Saturday expressed their "determination to ensure that Iran can never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon".
Iran's foreign ministry said the production of uranium metal and highly enriched uranium was meant for peaceful purposes and for civilian uses.
Turkey’s Erdogan skips Glasgow climate conference
Erdogan's decision follows a crunch meeting in Rome on Sunday with US President Joe Biden, which the Turkish leader had...The Anadolu state news agency did not explain why Erdogan decided not to attend
Turkey's parliament this year finally ratified the Paris climate agreement
Arab Parliament hails Saudi Arabia’s role in Yemen
In a statement issued Monday, the Arab Parliament expressed its rejection of the statements of the Lebanese Minister of Information...In a statement issued Monday, the Arab Parliament expressed its rejection of the statements of the Lebanese Minister of Information who had criticized Saudi role
The Parliament pointed out that the Kingdom is the country most eager to support the Yemeni people and end their suffering
UAE, UK to conduct exercise to toughen border controls against illicit finance
A key aim of the initiative was to understand how organised crime attempts to move illicit assets, such as the...A key aim of the initiative was to understand how organised crime attempts to move illicit assets, such as the flows of cash and gold
Over a week, Dubai and Abu Dhabi-bound flights from the UK were subject to increased security to check if criminal groups were attempting to smuggle cash and gold from the UK
