Hamas says Israel wants ‘endless’ truce negotiations
Hamas had told mediators it "cannot agree to a deal that doesn't that does not secure... a permanent ceasefire and...Geostrategy
Gaza mediators urge Israel, Hamas to accept truce plan
Rafah, Palestinian Territories - Qatari, Egyptian and US mediators called on Israel and Hamas Saturday to "finalise" the truce deal outlined...Geostrategy
Biden given inconclusive report on COVID-19 origins
The US president had ordered the assessment to find out whether the virus jumped to humans via animals or escaped...Parts of the report could be declassified in the coming days, US officials tell media.
The debate over the origins of the virus that has killed more than four million people has become increasingly contentious.
IsDB and OIC keen to boost cooperation
Both institutions will work toward supporting economic and social development in member countries.IsDB is organizing a forum in Tashkent on Sept. 2 on post-Covid 19 situation.
Both institutions will work toward supporting economic and social development in member countries.
Confusion over Ukraine jet ‘hijacking’ in Kabul
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister Yevgeny Yenin told the independent Hromadske radio station that a Ukrainian plane had been "hijacked" in...Ukraine spokesman Oleg Nikolenko said no Ukrainian planes hijacked in Kabul or elsewhere.
Three planes Kiev chartered to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan safely returned to the country.
Algeria severs diplomatic ties with Morocco
Algeria blamed the Moroccan support for one of the groups which seeks autonomy in Algeria's Kabylie regionAlgeria blamed the Moroccan support for one of the groups which seeks autonomy in Algeria's Kabylie region
Historically, the relations between North African neighbours have been strained
UAE, Israel ink deal for digital health solutions
DHI 2048 organisation launched in UAE is the part of latest cooperation to strengthen the ties between the UAE and...DHI 2048 organisation launched in UAE is the part of latest cooperation to strengthen the ties between the UAE and Israel
Over Two billion dollars to be deployed in the next four years on healthcare equipment, training and AI based technologies
Fighting in Syria’s Daraa displaces 38,000: UN
Clashes between the two sides since late July have marked the biggest challenge yet to the Russian-brokered deal that returned...Clashes between the two sides since late July have marked the biggest challenge yet to the Russian-brokered deal that returned the southern province to government control
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that government forces are restricting the entry of goods into Daraa al-Balad
Oman lifts travel ban on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
Fully-vaccinated passengers from 21 countries can now travel to Oman, according to a new circular issued by the country’s Civil...All those coming to Oman are required to present a Covid-19 vaccine certificate
The certificate must contain a QR Code stating that they have received two doses of an Oman-approved vaccine
Israeli fire kills Palestinian boy in West Bank
On Monday, Israel launched airstrikes against Gaza after incendiary balloons launched from the strip started fires in the country’s south....The latest escalation of tension follows weekend border clashes in which dozens were injured.
In May, Israeli airstrikes against Gaza killed 260 Palestinians, while munitions fired by militants killed 13 people in Israel.
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.
