Trump wins vote in 3 states, edging toward nomination
The voting Saturday in Missouri, Michigan and Idaho were hybrid internal elections with differing rules, in some cases reflecting rifts...Geostrategy
Hamas team heads to Cairo for new truce talks
Palestinian Territories - A Hamas delegation was expected to fly to Cairo on Saturday for talks on a truce in...Geostrategy Global
US calls new Tunisia government ‘welcome step’
The new government, which includes 10 female ministers, is a welcome step forwards towards addressing the significant economic, health and...Najla Bouden, the North African country's first female prime minister, has vowed to put a priority on fighting corruption
The move drew mixed reactions from democracy advocates as President Kais Saied pared down the powers of the PM's office
Jordan discusses bilateral ties with Qatar
Among other things, Qatar and Jordan discussed ways to increase employment opportunities for citizens of both countries.Qatar and Jordan have discussed various topics, including bilateral ties
Their conversation also covered the latest regional and international developments
Arab youth name UAE country of choice for the tenth consecutive year
For the tenth consecutive year, Arab youth have said the UAE is the country they would like to live in...A third of the youth polled in a survey cite UAE's growing economy and opportunities it offers as attractions.
Ninety-nine percent of Emiratis say their country’s economy was heading in the right direction.
Beirut blast judge forced to pause probe
It is the second time Bitar has had to suspend the investigation in the face of lawsuits filed by former...Bitar's predecessor, Fadi Sawan, was forced to suspend his probe for the same reason before he was finally removed in February.
Lebanon is yet to identify a single culprit in the tragedy that killed more than 200 people and destroyed swathes of the capital.
DP World and UK’s CDC Group to create Africa investment platform
DP World will contribute its stakes in three existing ports and invest $1 billion over the next few years through...DP World will contribute its stakes in three existing ports and invest $1bn over the next few years.
CDC is committing $320 million initially and a further $400 million over the next several years.
Libya lawmakers back $10k family grant ahead of polls
The grant, approved by the eastern-based parliament, came after its rival, the unity government in the country's west, approved handouts...Parliamentary spokesman Abdullah Bliheg said all Libyan families are eligible, except for those who have benefited from the "marriage bonus".
The presidential election in December and a legislative vote in January are supposed to help unify Libya.
Erdogan signals new military push into Syria
Erdogan's signalling followed a car bombing on Monday in the northern Syrian city of Afrin that killed six peopleErdogan's signalling followed a car bombing on Monday in the northern Syrian city of Afrin that killed six people
Turkey and its proxies have seized control of territory inside Syria over several military operations launched since 2016 against the Islamic State group
Israel’s Expo pavilion mirrors warming ties with UAE
The visits of several Israeli ministers so far show the importance the Jewish state attributes to the event.The future of Israel-UAE relations depends on how they are affected by major flareups over Jerusalem or other aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The UAE has become one of Israel's top twenty trading partners in 2021. Food security, agriculture tech and water management are key areas of partnership.
Kushner, Ivanka Trump in Jerusalem for Abraham Accords initiative
Jared Kushner, a former White House adviser married to Ivanka Trump, was a major architect of the deals between Israel...Jared Kushner, a former White House adviser married to Ivanka Trump, was a major architect of the deals between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco
At the launch of the Abraham Accords Caucus in Israel's parliament, the Knesset, Kushner said the agreements created a "new paradigm" in the region
Sadrists claim largest bloc after record-low Iraq voter turnout
Security measures meant to ensure a smooth and safe voting remained largely successful, as only 75 complaints during public voting...The movement wins around 73 of the parliament's 329 seats in Sunday's election
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hails the 'largely peaceful conduct' of the vote
