Putin proposes direct Russia-Ukraine talks next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start Monday.
Ukraine crisis threatens Arab wheat supplies
A look at the Arab countries that are dependent on wheat imports from Ukraine and Russia.Israel PM to press on with Ukraine talks, even if chances ‘not great’
Israel's premier said Sunday his country had a "moral obligation" to help stem fighting in Ukraine even if chances of success were "not great", after shuttle diplomacy that saw him visit the Kremlin.Ukraine dominates social media info war with Russia
People from Ukraine have posted videos showing the success of their forces, and they have become viral.Israel PM meets Putin on Ukraine in ‘risky’ diplomatic move
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin was the first by a foreign leader since the day Russian forces invaded Ukraine last week, and came after Kyiv had asked Israel to launch a dialogue with Moscow.Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton pause business in Russia over Ukraine war
Hermes group runs three stores in Russia, including one in the Gum department store on Red Square, and employs 60 people in the country.UN food agency warns of global hunger due to Ukraine war
The United Nations’ World Food Programme warned Friday about a looming food crisis in Ukraine in conflict areas, while disruptions in production and exports could lead to food insecurity globally. “In a year when the world is already facing an unprecedented level of hunger, it’s just tragic to see hunger...Russia attack on Ukraine nuclear plant draws global ire
With fears growing of nuclear conflict, the US and Russian armed forces have set up a new direct phone line to reduce the risks of ‘miscalculation’. But Vladimir Putin has been unmoved as Russia has become an economic, sporting, and cultural pariah.How did Saudi Arabia ensure food security?
The country has been able to overcome the hurdles that stood in the way of achieving food security by implementing comprehensive strategies and plans.Gas prices soar to record highs as Ukraine crisis stokes supply fears
Europe and UK gas prices hit record highs Friday and crude oil rallied, as Ukraine's invasion by key producer Russia continued to stoke supply fears. Europe reference Dutch TTF gas price struck 213.895 euros per megawatt hour in afternoon deals and UK gas hit 508.80 pence per therm. "There is...Russia sanctions pile on helium industry woes
Helium is used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, and its shortage is expected to exacerbate the paucity of computer chips.China-backed bank halts lending to Russia, Belarus
In a statement issued Thursday, the AIIB said that "in the best interests of the bank, management has decided that all activities relating to Russia and Belarus are on hold.US lawmakers seek to halt Russian oil imports
US president Joe Biden on Wednesday said he had not ruled out halting imports of Russian oil.Saudi Arabia offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for a "political solution" after the Russian invasion and also reiterated his support for the OPEC+ group of oil producers.France says worst yet to come in Russia-Ukraine conflict
France on Thursday expressed fear that the worst phase of Russia's war on Ukraine could be yet to start, with key Ukrainian cities at risk of encirclement by Russian forces.UAE and US are facing a stress test: Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba
The UAE and the US are facing a "stress test" in their relationship, a senior Emirati diplomat said Thursday, as Russia's war in Ukraine strains ties. The wealthy Gulf state hosts US troops and has been a strategic partner to Washington for decades.UN General Assembly demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution that "demands" Russia "immediately" withdraw from Ukraine, in a powerful rebuke of Moscow's invasion by a vast majority of the world's nations. After more than two days of extraordinary debate, which saw the Ukrainian ambassador accuse Russia of genocide, 141...Turkish drones make waves in Russia-Ukraine war
Kyiv has around 20 Bayraktar TB2 drones, built by the Turkish military. Relatively cheap and effective, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been their number one salesman, securing deals with around 15 countries around the world.UAE makes $5m donation to UN’s Humanitarian Plan for Ukraine
The United Arab Emirates has offered $5 million in assistance to Ukraine to tide over problems suffered by civilians in the ongoing conflict.Aramco shares hit record high on the back of high oil prices
Saudi energy giant Aramco's shares rose to a record high on Wednesday amid a surge in global oil prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Gulf kingdom -- the world's top crude exporter -- has remained the firm's majority shareholder since a December 11, 2019 listing.Biden says US will contribute half of 60 mn emergency oil barrel release
The United States will contribute half of the 60 million barrels of oil International Energy Agency (IEA) countries agreed to release Tuesday to stabilize global markets after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden said. "I can announce the United States has worked with 30 other countries to release 60...Treat Turkey like Ukraine: Erdogan tells EU
"Show Turkey the same sensitivity that we are witnessing towards Ukraine," Erdogan said at a press conference in Ankara.Israelis, Arabs, Iranians in harrowing exodus from Ukraine
More than 10,000 Arab students have also attended university in Ukraine, drawn to the former Soviet republic by its low cost of living.Biden slams ‘dictator’ Putin and his war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday branded his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "dictator" facing withering economic and diplomatic isolation for invading neighboring Ukraine, and warned the world is in a "battle" between democracy and autocracy. The US president praised the Ukrainian "wall of strength" that has stood tall against...Brent oil breaks $110 a barrel, WTI up 5% on Ukraine conflict
Brent crude broke above $110 a barrel on Wednesday and WTI was up more than five percent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued to fan fears over supplies of the crucial commodity from the resource-rich region. Russia is the world's third-biggest oil producer.Cryptocurrencies: Proof-of-work spared for now
Due to growing environmental consequences, even though proof-of-work was spared in the EU for now, it is simply too fragile to operate harmlessly through an ever-changing regulatory environment and the ascending intention to be sustainable from regulators, users, and developers across the globe, he adds.Arabs decry ‘racist’ double standard in Ukraine media commentary
Arabs noted that while the toll of war may be similar in the respective conflicts, the media treatment is not. Many also drew a comparison between Europe's welcoming of Ukrainian refugees and the influx of Syrians, Iraqis and Afghans.Shell to sell stakes In Gazprom
Action followed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Italy looks to Algeria to cover possible gas shortage
Italy imports around 95 percent of the gas it uses, and around 45 percent of that comes from Russia.Ukraine: Trudeau announces Canada ban on Russian oil imports
“Today, we are announcing a ban on all imports of crude oil from Russia, an industry that has benefited President Putin and his oligarchs greatly,” Trudeau told a news conference.Tech giants clamp down on Russia state-linked news
Facebook's parent Meta said it would be restricting access in the European Union to RT and Sputnik.Arab League plays safe, calls for diplomatic solution in Ukraine
The Arab League on Monday expressed its worry over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for a "diplomatic solution," as the regional bloc's members grapple with conflicting loyalties.Oil and safe havens rally, ruble sinks on Russia sanctions
Oil prices and safe havens surged Monday while the ruble plunged after world powers imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.Russia on nuclear alert as Ukraine fiercely resists invasion
President Vladimir Putin ordered on Sunday Russia's nuclear forces onto high alert in response to what he called ‘unfriendly’ steps by the West. Russia has the world's largest arsenal of nuclear weapons and a huge cache of ballistic missiles. The United States, the world's second-largest nuclear power, slammed the order.Turkey recognises Russia-Ukraine ‘war’, may block warships
If needed, Turkey will apply the Montreux agreement which governs the free movement of commercial ships through the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles straits.Russia invasion of Ukraine risks displacing over 7 million: EU
According to the UN, if the war continued, there will be around 18 million Ukrainians that will be affected in humanitarian terms.Algeria offers to supply Europe with gas amid Ukraine crisis
Algeria's state energy firm is ready to supply Europe with more gas in view of a possible decline due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, its CEO said Sunday.UAE wants political solution to Ukraine crisis: Anwar Gargash
Anwar Gargash, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and adviser to President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, made these comments after the UAE abstained to vote on Friday on a draft United Nations Security Council resolution deploring Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Saudi Arabia has stable food stocks, says agriculture minister
Saudi Arabia has taken steps to maintain the stability of domestic supply in accordance with the food security strategy.Sanctions seek to cripple Russian economy as Ukraine invasion continues
The sanctions came as the Russian military stepped up its bloody, multi-pronged assault against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.Russia invasion appears ‘frustrated’ by stiff Ukraine resistance
The United States and Western allies are still able to deliver arms into Ukraine to bolster the military, and Washington plans to send more in the coming days to help them fight both Russian armor on the ground and assaults from the air, according to a US defense official.Cryptocurrencies shine in shadow of Ukraine conflict
Having evacuated part of his team from Kyiv, Mike Chobanian, boss of cryptocurrency exchange Kuna, is watching the effects of Russia's invasion on his flourishing industry with a weary eye.Turkey calls on Russia to end Ukraine attack
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu asked Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov to end the attack on Ukraine during a phone call on Saturday, a Turkish diplomatic source said. Cavusoglu told Lavrov that further military escalation would not benefit anyone.UAE calls for ‘cessation of hostilities’ in Russia-Ukraine war
The UAE has called for immediate cessation of hostilities in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The appeal came in a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.Arab world may suffer shortage of bread
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could mean less bread on the table in Egypt, Lebanon, Yemen and elsewhere in the Arab world where millions already struggle to survive.US or Russia? Ukraine crisis poses dilemma for wealthy Gulf
Choosing sides in Ukraine's crisis would have once been easy for Gulf states long protected by the US, but growing ties with Moscow are forcing them to strike a balance. As the world rushed to condemn the Russian invasion of its smaller neighbour, the wealthy Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries,...Russia penalizes Facebook
FB is accused of not stopping fact-checkers on its platform.Sanctions bore in on Russia over Ukraine invasion
On Friday, US President Joe Biden extended his country's measures against Russia to include sanctions on President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, including a travel ban for the two statesmen. Biden was the first world leader to announce sanctions, hours after Putin declared a "military operation" into...From a tennis court in Dubai, Andrey Rublev says ‘no war please’
Andrey Rublev made a plea for peace after notching an eighth consecutive victory on Friday to move into his second final in as many weeks with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) win against Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai. The Russian No.2 seed signed the camera lens on court with the message,...Russia says ready for talks if Ukraine ‘lays down arms’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told a press conference in Moscow that Russian President Vladimir Putin "took the decision to conduct a special military operation to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine so that, freed from oppression, Ukrainians themselves could freely determine their future".SWIFT: The Russia sanctions threat for Ukraine invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on world powers on Thursday to cut Russia off from SWIFT, after Russian forces invaded his country on Wednesday.