Former US ambassador to plead guilty to spying for Cuba
Rocha additionally faces a lawsuit filed Thursday in Florida by the widow of Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya. She alleges Rocha...Geostrategy
Israeli troops ‘massacre’ 104 Palestinians at aid distribution point
More than 750 others were injured after Israeli soldiers opened fire on civilians gathered at an aid distribution point in...Geostrategy
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.
UAE operating aid air bridge to Kabul: airport manager
The UAE have been key staging posts for evacuation flights for foreigners and AfghansThe UAE have been key staging posts for evacuation flights for foreigners and Afghans
More than two thirds of the 120,000 Afghans and foreigners who fled Afghanistan on evacuation flights landed in the UAE and Qatar
Businessman Aziz Akhannouch to head Morocco’s government
The king appointed Akhannouch "head of the government and tasked him with forming a new government", following Wednesday's polls, a...The RNI won 102 of parliament's 395 seats, thrashing the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (PJD), which took just 13 seats
Akhannouch has hailed "the popular will for change", calling the results "a victory for democracy."
Biden calls Xi to ease friction in US-China ties
President Joe Biden spoke with China’s Xi Jinping on Thursday amid growing frustration on the American side that high-level engagement...The White House is hopeful the two sides can work together on issues of mutual concern despite growing differences
The White House is hopeful the two sides can work together on issues of mutual concern — including climate change and preventing a nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula
