Author: Steven Sahiounie

Russia’s top diplomat also directed the UN Secretary General’s attention to unacceptability of applying double standards in US documents regarding various territories Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to prevent drawing representatives of the UN structures into politicized initiatives on Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry following the talks between the parties on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. “The most relevant international issues were traditionally in the highlight, as well as various aspects of cooperation between Russia and the UN,” the ministry…

Head of the Syrian Arab Republic delegation to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian ways to strengthen the strategic and distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries. During the meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, both sides stressed the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and to continue efforts to combat terrorism until its fully elimination. They also underlined the importance of the meetings held in the Astana format to achieve further stability and security in the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Thursday night from the United States on an unannounced visit to rally support for his country as it fights the Russian invasion.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted Zelensky as he stepped off his plane in Ottawa, as seen on Canadian TV, traveling from Washington for his first visit here since the war started in February 2022.In Washington, Zelensky met with President Joe Biden and leaders of Congress.Canada is home to a large Ukrainian community and Trudeau’s government has pledged firm and lasting support for Ukraine as it battles Russian forces.On Friday, Zelensky will hold…

The Russian foreign minister and the UN secretary general also discussed the Summit of the Future and “host country issues” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has discussed the conflict in Ukraine and issues concerning the US’ obligations on the global organization’s headquarters at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Secretary General’s press service reported. “The Secretary General and the [Russian] Foreign Minister discussed several aspects related to the war in Ukraine. They also discussed the Summit of the Future and host country issues,” the report said. Source: TASS

The visit brought Korean-Russian relations to a new strategic height in accordance with the requirements of new times, Voice of Korea radio reported North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s successful visit to Russia has brought the relations between the two countries to “new strategic heights,” meeting “the demands of the new time” and “changed the world’s political environment fundamentally,” according to the assessment given by department head of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Kim Song Nam at a meeting of the Political Bureau at the instruction of its Presidium, which was held on September 20.…

Head of the Syrian Arab Republic delegation to the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78), Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh, stressed that the devastating impact of unilateral coercive measures on the development process in the targeted countries must be recognized. The 2030 Agenda should be implemented, not replaced, and based on that, Syria confirms that it does not accept anything less than what has been achieved in that agenda, including recognition of the devastating impact of unilateral coercive measures on the development process in the targeted countries,” Sabbagh said on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly during…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy is poised to benefit from the increasing number of working women as the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative, aimed at enhancing female employment, has begun to demonstrate its potential economic impact, as outlined in a recent report by S&P Global. The study showed significant progress in expanding the female workforce in Saudi Arabia, reaching 36 percent of the total human capital in 2022, up from 19 percent in 2016, surpassing Vision 2030’s target of 30 percent by the end of the decade. This growth in the participation of women in the labor market can be attributed to various factors, including improved access to education, declining fertility…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and China are working together to strengthen their already well-established strategic ties, as the Kingdom’s minister of industry and mineral resources hold meetings with key Chinese officials in Beijing. Bandar Alkhorayef on Wednesday held talks with China’s Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen during which they discussed ways to boost economic collaboration and trade ties, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The top officials also discussed investment opportunities in several economic sectors including mining. The Saudi minister highlighted the Saudi Arabia’s progress in the field of industries and mining. He also briefed his Chinese counterpart about the existing…

RIYADH: Qatar’s consumer price index experienced a monthly decline of 0.58 percent in August, reaching 106.25 points, according to the country’s Planning and Statistics Authority. The data showed CPI decreased in six groups, rose in three and remained unchanged in three. Among them, recreation and culture experienced a 3.37 percent drop in August compared to July. The transport sector softened by 1.65 percent, and clothing and footwear fell 0.99 percent. The housing and utilities sectors also declined by 0.79 percent, while miscellaneous goods and services dropped by 0.14 percent. A similar trend was observed in the prices of restaurants and hotels,…

ANKARA: In its continuing efforts to combat soaring inflation, Turkiye’s central bank sent a resounding message on Thursday when it increased its key interest rate by an astonishing 500 basis points, from 25 percent to an unprecedented 30 percent. The move signaled the continuation of a significant departure in recent months from the country’s previous unorthodox economic approach, marking a shift toward a more rigorous monetary policy designed to stabilize soaring prices. “Attaining price stability is our top priority,” Mehmet Simsek, the minister of finance, wrote in a message posted on social media site X. The substantial rate hike was…