US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs
The steep 25-percent levies came into place after midnight with no exemptions despite countries' efforts to avert them, in a...Economy Geostrategy
Hamas pushes for phase two of Gaza truce talks
Hamas said its representatives met with mediators in Cairo at the weekend, emphasizing the need for humanitarian aid to re-enter...Geostrategy
Iran minister says nuclear talks nearing ‘good agreement’
"The initiatives of the Iranian side and the negotiations that have taken place have put us on the right track,"..."The initiatives of the Iranian side and the negotiations that have taken place have put us on the right track," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said
Negotiations to restore the nuclear deal resumed in late November after they were suspended in June as Iran elected a new, ultraconservative government
Gulf ministers visit China amid energy fears
The officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, as well as secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...The officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, as well as secretary general of the GCC Nayef bin Falah al-Hajrah, will be in China until Friday
Recent unrest in oil and gas-rich Kazakhstan has raised concerns in China, which has long invested heavily in its central Asian neighbour's energy industry
23 acts from Sydney Festival withdrawn over Israeli funding
A letter titled with 'Do Better on Palestine' called out the Sydney festival organizers to undo its partnership with the...At least 23 performers confirmed to have withdrawn from Sydney Festival over Israeli sponsorship of the event
Israel embassy in Australia made a $20,000 donation to support an Israeli choreographer
UAE, Norway discuss cooperation, eye better relations
The UAE and Norway have discussed cooperation in relations between the two countries, said local media reports. The UAE Minister...The two sides reviewed a number of issues related to the work program of the UN Security Council, which is chaired by the Kingdom of Norway this month.
The UAE Foreign Minister and the Norwegian counterpart also discussed the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to contain the virus.
UAE launches Joint Emirates Shield exercise to boost defense capabilities
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE Ministry of Defense announced today the launch of the 'Joint Emirates Shield / 50'...The exercise is part of a series of operational drills slated for 2022 and aims to boost the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces' major units.
The organization of the "Joint Emirates Shield / 50" aim to consolidate the combat readiness of the UAE Armed Forces to defend the land, naval and air borders of the UAE
Saudi, UAE, US, UK welcome efforts to resolve Sudan crisis
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America have welcomed the announcement that...The four countries hailed the UN Interim Transition Assistance Mission's facilitation of discussions.
The Quad said they look forward to this being a results-oriented process that will guide the country towards democratic elections.
Concern grows for Palestinian teenager held by Israel
Palestinian teenager Amal Nakhleh's first name means "hope" in Arabic, but his parents are in despair because he is chronically...Israeli authorities accuse Nakhleh Amal of throwing stones at soldiers and have held him for a year in administrative detention.
Administrative detention has been criticized by the Palestinians, human rights groups and foreign governments, who charge that Israel abuses it.
Iran allegedly smuggling weapons to Yemen: UN
The deputy information minister of Yemeni rebel group denied smuggling of weapons from Iran.UN found seized thousands of weapons in the Arabian Sea likely came from Iran
Teheran has dismissed the accusation saying that the weapons were not sold or transported to Yemen
Saudi coalition accuses Yemen rebels of militarizing sea ports
The coalition said the rebels are using two Red Sea ports for military purposes, after the Huthis seized an Emirati-flagged...The coalition has been fighting for nearly seven years in support of Yemen's internationally-backed government against the Huthis
The alliance has lately stepped up its accusations against the rebels and Iran, alongside an escalation in fighting
Turkey urges restraint before US-Russia talks to quell tension
Turkey Saturday warned against "provocative acts" ahead of talks between Russia and the United States next week to quell tensions...NATO, of which Turkey is a member, has warned of real risks that Russia will invade Ukraine after Moscow amassed tens of thousands of troops on the Ukrainian border
High-ranking American and Russian diplomats will meet on Monday in Geneva after Moscow laid down a list of demands for Washington and NATO
