Israel army says senior commander resigns over Oct 7 attack
Israel's army said Sunday that a senior commander had resigned over what he called his failure to prevent the October...Geostrategy
Qatar PM, Egypt intelligence chief meet Hamas in Doha
Qatar, with the United States and Egypt, has been engaged in months of negotiations over details for a ceasefire in...Geostrategy
Sadat’s nephew negotiates way out for Egypt prisoners
Mohamed al-Sadat has long been a fixture of Egypt's political scene. As many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time...Forty-six prisoners were freed in July, including prominent activists such as rights lawyer Mahienour el-Massry.
But as many as 60,000 political prisoners are serving time in Egyptian jails, according to human rights defenders.
Beirut port blast activist resigns after U-turn on judge
The spokesman for relatives of those killed in last year's Beirut port blast quit on Saturday, following fears he had...Tensions came to a boil Thursday when seven people were killed in violence following a rally organized by Hezbollah and its ally Amal
The shootout in central Beirut kept many residents trapped indoors for hours
UAE calls for joint international effort to achieve zero poverty
The UAE maintains a firm belief that the international community must work together to honor shared commitments towards achieving zero...Al Shamsi made the remarks in a statement issued today to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
At the international level, the UAE is a key contributor to many global humanitarian initiatives focused on eradicating poverty
Lebanon leaders need to make ‘real, serious change’: Saudi FM
Seven people were killed as snipers opened fire on a rally by Hezbollah, the powerful group allied with Saudi Arabia's...Prince Faisal said that Lebanon needed to "address economic but also political structural problems."
"The responsibility for that lies squarely on the shoulders of the Lebanese leadership," Saudi FM said.
UAE wins membership on UN Human Rights Council
The UAE has won membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after obtaining 180 votes from...The UAE believes in the pivotal role played by the Council in the promotion and protection of human rights
The country aspires to enhance cooperation and constructive dialogue and strengthen partnerships between countries to enrich its work
UN urges ceasefire in Yemen’s Marib for ‘safe passage’
The security situation has been particularly difficult in Marib's Abdiya district, where the UN says the movement of aid and...Many displaced people have been caught in the line of fire in Marib, home to around 2.2 million refugees.
The Huthis began a big push to seize Marib in February and, after a lull, they renewed their campaign in September.
Blinken says US committed to the defense of Saudi Arabia
The US sees Saudi Arabia as a vital partner and America is committed to the defense of the Kingdom, US...Prince Faisal also praised the strong partnership between the two allies
“Our relationship has delivered immense value for both of our countries, but not just for us, also for the region and for the world”
Microsoft shuttering LinkedIn in China as rules tighten
The US-based company will replace LinkedIn in China with an application dedicated to applying for jobs but without the networking...LinkedIn was given a deadline by Chinese internet regulators to better oversee content on the site.
Aside from being a venue for finding jobs, LinkedIn is a place for exchanges over business developments or news.
Lebanon: US calls for de-escalation, UN impartial probe into port blast
Heavy fighting claimed at least six lives and left dozens wounded in Lebanon's capital Thursday as an escalation of tensions...The unrest broke out after shots were fired at a rally organized by Hezbollah and Amal movements.
The rally was held against judge Tarek Bitar, who is investigating the last year's massive blast at Beirut port.
UAE discusses trade partnership with South Korea
The UAE and South Korea have discussed the prospect of pursuing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to strengthen economic ties,...The negotiation process for this agreement is set to begin soon
It is expected to cover issues like market access to goods and services, ecommerce, and carbon neutrality
