EU queries Meta about ad-free subscriptions, shadow banning
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - The EU on Friday used new regulatory powers to query Meta about ad-free subscriptions to Facebook and Instagram as...Business Geostrategy Global
France calls for ‘independent probe’ into killing of Palestinians receiving aid in Gaza
Paris, France--France wants an independent inquiry into the deaths of scores of Palestinians during an aid delivery in the northern Gaza...Geostrategy
Dubai 11th popular city for investment visa programs, second for Covid safety
Henley & Partners’ Best Residence-by-Investment Cities for Business Index ranks cities according to lifestyle, tax, education, real estate, healthcare, security,...Dubai scored highest overall in the index in the tax category.
The emirate was second on the index for Covid-19 safety.
The Grand Renaissance Dam: Egypt’s Nile nemesis
Ethiopia's refusal to sign a binding agreement on the dam has dashed hopes of a settlement with Egypt and Sudan.Egypt's area under agriculture could lose by up to 72 percent in case of short filing of the dam.
Ethiopia has said earlier treaties on Nile waters have undermined its rights and the dam will help in the country's development.
UAE, Israel eye trillion-dollar business
The UAE marks one year since normalising ties with Israel today as the leaders hope the Abraham Accords could reap...The economic benefits have come quickly for the UAE and Israel after the US-brokered Abraham Accords
Both have signed a series of deals ranging from tourism to aviation and financial services
Abu Dhabi crown prince, Macron discuss bilateral ties
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, investment opportunities, economy and culture, as well as other vital sectors, to drive sustainable...The two leaders review regional developments, which is likely to include Afghanistan
The UAE has set up an air bridge to deliver tonnes of aid to Afghanistan
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
