Israel minister says Arab trade ties unfazed by Gaza war
In January, Israel's cabinet approved an additional 55 billion shekels ($15 billion) to meet the cost of the war, while...Economy Geostrategy
Qatar says hopeful for Gaza truce before month of Ramadan
Doha, Qatar - Qatar is "hopeful" of a Gaza war ceasefire and is pushing for an agreement before Ramadan, its foreign...Geostrategy
Climate crisis the next great threat for Iraq
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil...Water shortages are killing animals and saline water has destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland
Only 3.5 percent of Iraq’s farmlands are watered with irrigation systems and rivers are polluted with viruses and bacteria, oil spills and industrial chemicals
4 children killed in Syria regime shelling: monitor
Regime forces have stepped up shelling since June despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.Artillery fire hit a residential area in militia-dominated bastion of Idlib.
Regime forces have stepped up shelling since June despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and Turkey.
Iran nuclear talks could resume in September: EU
Talks have been happening since April in Vienna to find a way to bring both sides back into full complianceTalks have been happening since April in Vienna to find a way to bring both sides back into full compliance
The last round took place on June 20 with no date set for when they would continue. The EU chairs the meetings
Ships violating seafarers’ rights can’t enter UAE waters
The country launches 'Supporting Our Blue Army' initiative that will seafarers overcome the challenges arising out of the pandemic, travel...Launch of ‘Supporting Our Blue Army’ initiative to protect rights of seafarers with ship owners and companies.
Expected to have global impact, it will also help seafarers overcome the challenges arising out of the pandemic, travel restrictions.
Hezbollah chief vows ‘proportionate’ response to any Israel air strike
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described the air strikes this week as a 'very dangerous development'Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described the air strikes this week as a 'very dangerous development'
Israel carried out its first air raids on Lebanese soil in years on Thursday, prompting Hezbollah to fire rockets back at the Jewish state the following day
Aramco likely to post bumper profit for Q2
Aramco is expected to post a bumper profit for the second quarter of this fiscal on the back of high...Bank of America predicts a net profit of $24 billion in the second quarter, up 16 percent from the previous three months
JPMorgan estimates $23.7 billion, while Alrajhi Capital is expecting Aramco to report $25.3 billion
Israeli foreign minister to visit Morocco
Morocco was one of four Arab states to agree last year to normalize ties with Israel, along with the United...Lapid’s visit comes after the first direct commercial flights between Israel and Morocco were launched in July
Morocco was one of four Arab states to agree last year to normalize ties with Israel, along with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan
G7 blames Iran in deadly tanker attack, US releases ‘evidence’
The UN Security Council also agreed to discuss the incident off the coast of Oman on MondayThe UN Security Council also agreed to discuss the incident off the coast of Oman on Monday
Iran has strongly denied having any link to the attack on the M/T Mercer Street
OIC panel urges cooperation in post-Covid affairs
Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.Member states urged to work alongside regional and international stakeholders to devise people-centered policies.
Stress laid on cooperation with political, religious, and community leaders to foster universal human rights values.
US extends Iraq’s sanction waiver for four months
The extensions follow a visit to Washington by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi to meet US President Joe Biden.The extensions follow a visit to Washington by Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhemi to meet President Biden
Iraq buys gas and electricity from neighbouring Iran to supply about a third of its power sector
