Turkey protesters defiant despite nearly 1,500 arrests
The protests erupted on March 19 after the arrest of Istanbul opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a graft...Geostrategy
US, Russia negotiations on partial Ukraine ceasefire end after 12 hours in Saudi Arabia
The US-Ukraine and US-Russia talks were originally planned to take place simultaneously to enable shuttle diplomacy, with the United States...Geostrategy
SFD launches $135m infra projects
The projects have been inaugurated in Djibouti.The projects include two new development initiatives in the water and housing sector
The fund has also laid the foundation stone for a project in the transportation sector
US reaffirms Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any time’
US Press Secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden was due to hold a rare Sunday National Security Council meeting...Western officials in Munich continued to raise the alarm about Moscow's intentions towards Ukraine
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back against Washington's dire predictions for an invasion
UAE and Hungary to collaborate in energy sector
UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per...The two sides also discussed an exchange of expertize and best practices in infrastructure, housing and transport
The ministers of UAE and Hungary met on the sidelines of Dubai Expo 2020 and discussed cooperation in energy
The chances of reviving Iran nuclear accord are dwindling: Scholz
The chances of reviving the Iran nuclear accord are dwindling and the "moment of truth" has arrived for Tehran's leadership,...The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement had offered Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program
The Iranian foreign minister is due to address the Munich Security Conference later on Saturday
Ukraine blames Russia-backed rebels of killing a soldier
Ukraine's army on Saturday reported the first death of a soldier in weeks and accused Moscow-backed rebels of sharply escalating...The joint military command for east Ukraine said a soldier received a fatal shrapnel wound in the conflict zone running across two separatist regions near the Russian border
Moscow formally denies being involved in the conflict and calls it a Ukrainian internal affair
Qatar wins presidency of Arab Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments
The country is represented by Secretary-General of the Shura Council Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Fadhala.The country is represented by Secretary-General of the Shura Council Dr. Ahmed bin Nasser Al Fadhala
The Secretary-General of the Egyptian House of Representatives was elected vice-chairman of AASGP
Amid troop buildup, Biden says Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
There were growing fears that only a spark — which Washington warns could be a deliberate "false flag" incident created...The Kremlin insists it has no plans to attack its neighbor, which has angered Russia by seeking long-term integration with NATO and the EU
However, the US says that with an estimated 149,000 Russian troops, as well as separatists, on Ukraine's borders, it's only a matter of when
Concerts and fireworks for Libya revolt anniversary
Thousands of vehicles converged on the centre of Tripoli Friday, creating huge traffic jams, as motorists honked their car horns...Thousands of vehicles converged on the centre of Tripoli Friday, creating huge traffic jams, as motorists honked their car horns in celebration
The anniversary comes as the country finds itself with two rival prime ministers based in the capital Tripoli
Europe’s Investment in Palestinian economy touches $1.61bn
Around 60% of $1.61 billion were committed only in the last two years showing remarkable growth in mobilization of finance...A high-level policy meeting on Friday in Ramallah revealed this data of European Investments in Palestine
A big bulk of investments is for boosting access to finance for SMEs, the backbone of the Palestinian economy
Qatar to distribute cash assistance for February to Gaza needy
Cash assistance will be provided at a rate of USD 100 per family.Cash assistance will be provided to about 100,000 needy families in the governorates of Gaza Strip, at a rate of $100 per family.
The aid will be distributed through the United Nations, and nearly 300 distribution centers in the governorates of Gaza Strip.
