US Fed expected to pause cuts again and wait for clarity on tariffs
Washington, United States -- The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this...Geostrategy
Murderer of Palestinian-American boy sentenced to 53 years
Washington, United States - An Illinois man was sentenced to 53 years in prison on Friday for the murder of...Geostrategy
Algeria’s Sonatrach signs deal to restart Libya operations
The Algerian group announced the deal during a visit to the neighbouring North African country by its chief Toufik Hakkar.The Algerian group announced the deal during a visit to the neighbouring North African country by its chief Toufik Hakkar
The Sonatrach statement said the oil and gas giant planned to “redouble efforts for a swift return” to its activities in Libya
EU chief unveils 150-bn-euro investment plan for Africa
The scheme is the first regional plan that seeks to mobilise up to 300 billion euros ($340 billion) for public...The scheme is the first regional plan that seeks to mobilise up to 300 billion euros ($340 billion) for public and private infrastructure around the world by 2027
Seen as a response to China's Belt and Road initiative, the strategy will use funding from EU institutions and member countries to leverage private-sector investment
Lebanon bars Bahrain opposition from holding Beirut events
On Thursday, Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said he was banning ‘two events’ organized by Bahraini opposition figures.The decision comes weeks after Lebanon ordered the expulsion of members of Bahrain's leading opposition party, Al-Wefaq
The party had held a news conference in Beirut that had irked authorities in the Gulf kingdom, where it is banned
Arab Economic and Social Council backs Saudi bid to host Expo 2030
The League called upon the Arab countries to contribute to mobilizing international support for the Kingdom’s request to host the...The League called upon the Arab countries to contribute to mobilizing international support for the Kingdom’s request to host the exhibition
The League held 109th ministerial session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League, which was held Thursday at the headquarters of the Arab League
US President under pressure as Iran nuclear talks resume
The subject of the Iran nuclear deal has been somewhat on mute in Washington after 10 months of indirect talks...Supporters and opponents of the agreement have been making their voices heard in Washington in recent days
US negotiator Rob Malley on Wednesday gave a closed-door briefing to the US Senate on the topic
Sheikh Khaled and Prince William discuss global sustainability initiatives
Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prince William of the UK...The two were briefed on Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi's (EAD's) ongoing work to protect the environment and enhance biodiversity.
The initiative marks Prince William's visit, aiming to establish the emirate as a leading global center for research and innovation.
Turkey eyes cooperation in agriculture sector with Iraq, says minister
Turkey wants joint cooperation with Iraq regarding the exchange of products, its Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bekir Pakdemirli said....Tuekey suffers from lack of water, climate change and migration for several reasons, including wars and clashes
Turkish minister discussed with the Iraqi Minister of Agriculture, cooperation in the agricultural field
Saudi fund signs debt deferral MoU with Cameroon
The debt deferral agreement has been signed in line with the G20 initiative of 2020 led by Saudi Arabia which...Saudi Fund for Development has signed agreement to postpone the debt owed for development projects in Cameroon
The agreement signed between two party reschedules debt on Cameroon over a period of 6 years
12 injured in foiled Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabian airport
Fragments fell to the ground after the interception of the drone over Abha International Airport, which has previously been targeted...The Iran-backed insurgents, fighting a Saudi-led coalition since 2015, have frequently launched drone attacks at Saudi targets including airports and oil installations.
In recent months, they have also targeted the UAE with deadly cross-border attacks for the first time, after suffering a series of battlefield defeats.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign MoU for cooperation on environment
The MoU was co-signed by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli and Pakistan Minister for Climate...The MoU was co-signed by the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli and Pakistan Minister for Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam
The envitronment aims at boosting joint action in the fields of developing green cover, combating desertification, planting trees, protecting the environment etc
