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
India, US at loggerheads over WTO reform at Abu Dhabi talks
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization's embattled dispute settlement system sparked divisions...Geostrategy
Tunisian parliament’s suspension extended
President Kais Saied's also extended an order lifting immunity for the country’s lawmakers.His decision to sack government and suspend parliament last month has sparked condemnation.
President Kais Saied's also extended an order lifting immunity for the country’s lawmakers.
Developing countries to get $275bn of IMF reserves
Managing Director IMF Kristalina Georgieva said the largest allocation in history, about $650 billion in Special Drawing Rights, was a...The IMF's last SDR distribution came in 2009 when member countries received $250 billion in SDR reserves to help ease the global financial crisis.
The possibility of a new trust is being explored, which could use channeled SDRs to help the most vulnerable countries with structural transformation.
Russia, Turkey to sign new S-400 missile contract
Turkey's initial purchase of S-400s from Russia soured relations with the US and its NATO alliesTurkey's initial purchase of S-400s from Russia soured relations with the US and its NATO allies
The United States sanctioned Ankara and has threatened to impose more sanctions if the country bought more major military systems from Moscow
Iran to get $300m Japanese loan to upgrade oil refinery
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said this assistance would be in the form of low-interest loans.The pledge was made during Motegi’s trip to Baghdad, the first by a Japanese foreign minister since 2006
The financial aid will be used to expand one of Iraq’s major refineries in Basra
Iraq seeks role as mediator with regional summit
The meeting in Baghdad on Saturday seeks to give Iraq a "unifying role" to tackle the crises shaking the regionThe meeting in Baghdad on Saturday seeks to give Iraq a "unifying role" to tackle the crises shaking the region
Leaders from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have also been invited
UAE, Philippines explore space sector collaboration
To this end, the UAE Space Agency hosted the Philippines Ambassador to the country along with a virtual delegation from...To this end, the UAE Space Agency hosted the Philippines Ambassador to the country along with a virtual delegation from the Philippines Space Agency
Meeting comes as UAE and Philippines recognise 47-years of bilateral relations
Taliban inherit $1 trn trove of minerals
China could take lead to tap the untapped minerals including some that could power the world’s transition to renewable energies.Endless wars and poor infrastructure have prevented the country from getting its hands on the metals that could brighten its economic fortunes.
The resources include bauxite, copper, iron ore, lithium and rare earths, according to a January report by the US Geological Survey.
Tunisian president takeover sparks fears for freedoms
Several politicians, businessmen and judges, as well as members of parliament have said they were banned from travelling abroad or...President Kais Saied sacked the government on July 25 and suspended parliament for one month.
An anti-graft NGO said at least 14 members of parliament face legal proceedings or have been sentenced over a range of crimes.
Morocco to keep Algeria-Spain gas pipeline open
The operating contract for the Moroccan section of the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, which links fields in Algeria with Spain, runs...The operating contract for the Moroccan section of the Maghreb-Europe Gas Pipeline, which links fields in Algeria with Spain, runs out in October
There was concern its renewal might fall foul of the latest spat between the two countries
Bahrain allows use of airport for Afghan evacuees
Bahrain has announced that it is “allowing flights to make use of Bahrain’s transit facilities” amid the evacuations of Afghanistan.Kingdom made the announcement in a statement released early Saturda
Bahrain, in the Arabian Gulf off Saudi Arabia, is home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet
