Author: Steven Sahiounie

South Africa on Monday welcomed Türkiye’s involvement in Gaza genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), saying it “will bring new perspective.” Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s international relations and cooperation minister, said: “Türkiye’s intervention will enable the top court to see it from a new perspective.” Türkiye’s joining in South Africa’s case against Israel “shows how solid the case is,” Lamola told reporters in the capital Pretoria. Ankara last week submitted its declaration that it is joining the case for violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide brought by…

Speaking to his US counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday urged Israel to avoid “provocative actions” that could lead to further escalation of conflicts, expressing his concern over rising tensions in the region. In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, made at Blinken’s request, Fidan underlined the need to apply pressure on Israel for a permanent Gaza cease-fire, a Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman said on X. During the phone call, the two officials discussed the negotiation process between Israel and Hamas and growing tensions in the region, said Oncu Keceli. “Minister Fidan stated that…

Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa today stressed the need to mobilize all efforts in order to support the city of Jerusalem and its people in light of the fierce attacks and violations committed by Israeli forces against the city. During his meeting with the Coordinator of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Ismail Al-Ramli in his office in Ramallah, in the presence of the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs Ashraf Al-Awar, the Prime Minister called for intensifying Arab and international efforts to support the Palestinian cause in this difficult stage it is going through, Musatfa further called for the urgent need to stop the barbaric war…

Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Mohammad Mustafa discussed, during a phone call today with the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Ronald Lamola, the latest developments and the continuation of efforts to stop the war of extermination against Palestinian people. Mustafa appreciated South Africa’s positions in supporting the justice of the Palestinian cause, and bringing Israel for the first time in history before international justice for committing acts of genocide against Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and its cooperation with the State of Palestine in the files submitted to the…

By: Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political comanator While the eyes of the world is focused on the Israeli genocide on Gaza, Sudan is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as widespread hunger and malnutrition plague the nation. The Sudan starvation crisis emerged as a direct consequence of armed conflict. There is a need for immediate international intervention to stop the starvation of millions in Sudan. There are more than nine million people across 18 states of Sudan that are facing food shortages that have caused malnutrition and death. More than 800,000 of those are at risk of immediate starvation. According to…

King Abdullah told a delegation of US Congressional aides on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace that Jordan will not be drawn into the ongoing Gaza conflict and will prioritize the safety of its citizens. While reaffirming Jordan’s commitment to regional stability, King Abdullah also called for urgent efforts to de-escalate tensions and secure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. He warned that the conflict poses a significant threat to the region and urged intensified international efforts to prevent it from escalating into a broader war. He highlighted the dangers of extremist settler attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank and violations at…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced a significant overhaul of its investment law as part of its Vision 2030 reform strategy, aiming to strengthen its appeal to international investors. 

Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund ADQ is set to acquire a minority stake in Sotheby’s, reflecting its commitment to enhancing its global presence in the arts and luxury sectors. 

Mawani announced the launch of the 2-MGX service, operated by Qatari navigation company Milaha

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has introduced the first bus in its fleet of electric coaches for employee transport, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals to reduce carbon emissions.