Hamas official says ‘nothing new’ in US Gaza proposals
Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Hamdan said the...Geostrategy
WikiLeaks founder Assange freed in US plea deal
Assange had been detained in the high-security Belmarsh prison in London since April 2019. He was arrested after spending seven...Geostrategy
Iraq to start repatriating citizens in Belarus Thursday: ministry
Thousands of migrants from the Middle East, including many from Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, are camped out on the EU-Belarus...Thousands of migrants from the Middle East, including many from Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, are camped out on the EU-Belarus border
Western countries accuse Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's government of engineering the crisis by encouraging migrants to come to Belarus
UAE, Greece, Cyprus foreign ministers hold tripartite meeting
The three leaders also reviewed issues of common interest, the situation in the region, along with regional and international developments.The three leaders also reviewed issues of common interest, the situation in the region, along with regional and international developments.
The foreign ministers of Cyprus and Greece highlighted the importance of this tripartite meeting and its role in promoting frameworks of joint cooperation with the UAE
Dubai Airshow: UAE MoD signs deals worth AED 5bn
The first deal was signed with Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U., a Spanish company, to purchase refueling aircraft for the...The first deal was signed with Airbus Defence and Space S.A.U., a Spanish company, to purchase refueling aircraft for the Air Force and Air Defense Command
One contract was signed d with the French company, Thales, to purchase communication systems for the Air Force and Air Defense
Facebook whistleblower wants to start a youth movement
Francis Haugen, 37, plans to tour universities early next year. She stresses her role would simply be to get the...Haugen believes young people have more reason than anyone else to pressure social media companies to do better.
The wider role of the movement would be to encourage young people to lobby both companies and lawmakers for a "just and equitable social media".
Kadhafi’s son Seif al-Islam registers to run for Libya presidency
Libya's first-ever direct presidential poll, with a first round on December 24, is the climax of a process launched last...In July, Seif al-Islam, 49, emerged from years in the shadows and told The New York Times he was planning a political comeback.
The dictator's erstwhile heir apparent is wanted for crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Al Jazeera TV network says Sudan bureau head arrested
Al Jazeera has given given prominent coverage to demonstrations against the October 25 coup.Protesters are voicing their preference for civilian rule, which was sabotaged by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan who declared a state of emergency.
Burhan led a military council which, the month after former autocratic president Omar al-Bashir's removal, had ordered Al Jazeera's office closed in 2019 also.
US-Qatar talks dwell on cooperation
The fourth US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue led to both sides discussing to several economic, commercial, regional, and humanitarian issues.The US underlined Qatar’s commitment in providing $75 million over five years for the cause of human rights
The US side also highlighted Qatar’s collaboration with UN agencies in the form of a $500-million assistance pledge to aid refugees
UAE and Brazil discuss ties, sign several agreements
The discussions took place between Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro at Expo...Sheikh Mohammed and Bolsonaro explored avenues to strengthen ties between the two countries
They also looked at future opportunities and new strategic partnerships in a range of fields
Deal but no deal: COP26 adds to climate confusion
Rich countries stand accused of failing at the COP26 summit in Glasgow to deliver much-needed finance to vulnerable states at...Rich countries accused of failing to deliver much-needed finance to vulnerable states at risk of drought, rising seas, fire and storms
The European Commission said the deal has "kept the Paris targets alive".
Banned Palestinian rights groups urge UN to act against Israel
After being declared as terrorist organizations, six Palestine Human Rights and Civil Society Organizations wrote letter to UN and other...The organizations sent letters to the UN Secretary-General AntَonioGuterres and the Human Rights Council President Nazhat Shameem Khan
The letters said that the allegations of Israel“forms part of Israel’s strategy to maintain its apartheid regime
