Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize Palestinian state
The plans were unveiled last week in a coordinated announcement by their prime ministers, with formal recognition to take place...Geostrategy
Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes, says ready for new truce talks
Palestinian Territories - Israel launched devastating air strikes on Gaza Thursday, while also expressing readiness to resume stalled talks on...Geostrategy
Iraqi Kurdistan conference pushes normalisation of Baghdad-Israel ties
The first initiative of its kind in Iraq, where Israel's sworn enemy Iran has a very strong influence, the conference...The CPC advocates for normalising relations between Israel and Arab countries, alongside establishing ties between civil society organisations
Iraqi Kurdistan maintains cordial contacts with Israel, but the federal government in Baghdad does not have diplomatic ties with the Jewish state
Abbas gives Israel ‘one year’ to quit Palestinian territory
Abbas called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to "convene an international peace conference."Abbas called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to "convene an international peace conference."
Palestinians were ready "to work throughout the year" on solving the final status of the states of Israel and Palestine
United States, European Union pull up Iran over nuclear deal delay
The US and EU have said at the UN that Iran’s new government has shown no indication it was ready...Iran’s new President, Ebrahim Raisi, has indicated he backed a return to compliance with the 2015 accord
It could lift sweeping sanctions imposed by former US President Donald Trump when he withdrew the US from the deal
Kuwait urges Iran to push for regional confidence-building
Iran’s moves could ultimately contribute to building regional relations based on mutual cooperation and respect.Kuwait said at the UNGA that Iran should Iran should work towards reducing tension in the Gulf region
It urged Iran to also preserve safety, freedom, and security of maritime navigation
UN sees $400bn pledge for climate action
The United Nations has called for the world to redouble its renewable energy efforts to avert a climate emergency.Governments and the private sector pledged at a high-level summit to spend more than $400 billion on climate efforts
The amount would also help bring electricity to more of the 760 million people around the world who currently lack it
US approves $1bn for Iron Dome defense system
This came after the funding was controversially stripped from a separate bill following a revolt from the left flank of...The money had originally been included in legislation addressing a looming government shutdown and a potential October debt crisis
But progressives in the House of Representatives said they would tank that unless the funding was removed from it
Iran says ‘serious progress’ in talks with Saudi
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Khatibzadeh said the talks were "good"...Iran and Saudi Arabia have been engaged in talks since April with the aim of improving relations
The discussions were launched under Iran's former moderate president Hassan Rouhani
UAE, US strengthening business cooperation
Both countries signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in areas of digital economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri and Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
They met US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo, in the presence of officials from both countries
UAE, Egypt explore prospects of greater space cooperation
The two sides also discussed facilitating new growth partnerships between the public and private sector.The meeting explored the potential for greater collaboration in all space-related fields between the two countries
The two parties also looked at opportunities to strengthen ties across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
UAE, China discuss strategic ties, common concerns
The two countries also reviewed bilateral partnership and cooperation in confronting the Covid-19 pandemic.Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attended the discussions for the UAE
He spoke on the phone with Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
