Israel says intercepts missile fired from Yemen
The Israeli military said Friday it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where Huthi rebels recently claimed responsibility for a...Geostrategy
Two-State solution nearing point of no return: UN chief
He renewed calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and full humanitarian access. He...Geostrategy
Erdogan seeks payoff from Russia-US clash on Ukraine
The veteran Turkish leader hopes mediation between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can avert a Russian offensive.The veteran Turkish leader hopes mediation between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can avert a Russian offensive
Erdogan's high-profile efforts -- met with caution in Moscow -- carry huge stakes and potentially rich rewards
Low-key Beijing 2022 Olympic torch relay kicks off
More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the flame through competition areas in Beijing and the neighbouring city of Zhangjiakou.More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the flame through competition areas in Beijing and the neighbouring city of Zhangjiakou
Audiences for the torch relay will be strictly limited with China encouraging its people to follow the event online rather than try to catch a glimpse of the procession in person
Houthi ballistic missile attack on UAE came amid Israeli president’s visit
The latest rebel missile was fired as Isaac Herzog makes the first visit to the UAE by an Israeli president.The latest rebel missile was fired as Isaac Herzog makes the first visit to the UAE by an Israeli president
Herzog visited Dubai's Expo 2020 site and held talks with the UAE Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai
Second instalment of Sunref energy program launched in Palestine
Bank of Palestine (BOP) and Proparco in cooperation with the EU have jointly announced the signing of Sunref II Green...The purpose of SUNREF Green Finance Program is to provide solutions to promote energy efficiency and renewable projects.
The program plays a crucial role in the Palestinian ecological system since energy services’ costs are high.
Can’t rescue Europe alone if Russia cuts gas, says Qatar
Qatar's energy minister told the European Union on Tuesday that his country could not rescue Europe alone if Russia turned...But the minister, Saad al-Kaabi, told EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson that Qatar was ready to help Europe "in times of need".
The Ukraine crisis was a key topic in a meeting on Monday between US President Joe Biden and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
UN extends its Libya mission for three months
The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a British-drafted resolution extending its political mission in Libya for just three months,...The extremely short text, which was adopted unanimously, provides for a continuation of the mission until April 30. An earlier version had taken the mission until September 15
Moscow, which favored a short renewal of the UNSMIL mission, threatened to use its veto and even went as far as proposing a counter-draft to the British text last week
Israel apartheid state, usurps rights of Palestinians: Amnesty
A year ago, the Israeli-based human rights group B'Tselem drew fire when it asserted that Israeli policies had been designed...New York-based Human Rights Watch in April last year became the first major international rights group to publicly accuse Israel of 'apartheid' crimes.
Amnesty urged UN Security Council to "impose targeted sanctions, such as asset freezes, against Israeli officials most implicated in the crime of apartheid".
KSA, Iraq sign MoU on agricultural, livestock, fisheries cooperation
The MoU was concluded during the preparatory and ministerial meetings between the two sides.The MoU was concluded during the preparatory and ministerial meetings between the two sides
The two countries discussed issues of common concern in the fields of environment, water, agriculture, and food security
Qatar emir meets Biden in shadow of Ukraine tensions
The move underscores the Qatar’s strategic importance, including in a scramble to shield European allies from potential Russian energy cutoffs.US President Joe Biden recognized Qatar's place in the US military's global footprint: It hosts Pentagon's Central Command and a huge airbase
Biden also announced he was designating Qatar a “major non-NATO ally,” which opens the door to closer military and commercial ties
Libya parliament sets date to replace PM
Libya's parliament announced Monday it would meet next week to pick a replacement for interim Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah. The...The UN has been helping move the North African country past a decade of chaos following the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi
Dbeibah's government had a mandate to lead the country to December 24 elections -- in which he was a candidate despite having committed to not running
