Global criticism of Israel after ‘massacre’ of Gazans lining for food
Global condemnation flowed after Israeli forces in war-ravaged Gaza opened fire as Palestinian civilians scrambled for food aid during a...Geostrategy Global
WTO ministers struggle to forge deals as talks go into overtime
ABU DHABI, UAE – World trade ministers were locked in disagreement Thursday on fisheries subsidies, agriculture and digital customs duties as...Business Economy Geostrategy Global
Blinken meeting Israel, Arab states on Abraham Accords anniversary
The virtual meeting of the US Secretary of State with his counterparts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and...The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab states in decades to normalize relations with Israel
It was followed by Bahrain and Morocco, the latter doing it when the US recognized its claim to Western Sahara
Hezbollah says Iran fuel will reach Lebanon Thursday to ease shortages
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has said that the first delivery of Iranian fuel would arrive Thursday in Lebanon to...Hassan Nasrallah said first shipload of fuel had reached the Syrian port of Banias.
Hezbollah said it wanted to distribute the Iranian fuel free of charge to state hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages and the Red Cross.
Bennett meets Sisi on first Egypt trip
Bennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countriesBennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countries
Bennett's visit came about 10 days after Abbas was in Cairo for talks with Sisi
Fintech and fighter jets: UAE-Israel ties bear fruit
On September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish stateOn September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish state
The UAE and Israel have sought to emphasise the economic dividend offered by normalisation
Agreement with Iran ‘gives time to diplomacy’: IAEA
The deal struck with Iran on Sunday over access to surveillance equipment at Iranian nuclear facilities allows space for diplomatic...IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said "the most urgent issue" has been rectified by the deal.
Under a compromise deal, the monitoring equipment remains in the agency's custody but the data is in Iran's possession.
Iraq PM visits Iran to discuss economic relations, mutual interest
As Iran's neighbour to the west, Iraq has sought a mediating role between Tehran and Arab nations and since April,...Kadhemi is the first foreign leader to visit the ultra-conservative Raisi
Iraqi PM is likely to raise energy cooperation and Iranian-Saudi relations in the talks
Yemen: No end to war that has put million on brink of famine
Analysts say the balance has tilted in favour of the Huthi rebels against the Saudi-led military coalitionAnalysts say the balance has tilted in favour of the Huthi rebels against the Saudi-led military coalition
Riyadh has been leading the coalition on behalf of the Yemeni government since March 2015
Challenges ahead for Lebanon’s new government
Formed after 13 months of political deadlock, tackling the country's worst ever economic crisis ought to be the new government's...The Lebanese pound has lost more than 90 percent of its value to the dollar on the black market.
A big challenge will be holding 2022 parliamentary elections on time, as announced by prime minister Najib Mikati.
Tunisia’s president to amend constitution, form new government
The power grab came amid chronic legislative infighting that had crippled governanceThe power grab came amid chronic legislative infighting that had crippled governance
Saied is yet to appoint a new government or reveal a roadmap towards normality
Iraqis saddest people in Arab region: Report
Political, economic and social crises in the Middle East countries has led to an implosion of negative emotions among their...Lebanon, Egypt and Tunisia follow Iraq, according to Gallup World Poll.
Research has revealed that emotions usually drive bad investment decisions.
