Author: Steven Sahiounie

The US Secretary of State is set to emphasize the need for a practical governance plan for Gaza and the importance of avoiding further escalation during his meeting with the Israeli Security minister. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to emphasize, in his meeting with Israeli occupation Security Minister Yoav Gallant, the importance of developing a practical plan for the governance of the Gaza Strip in preparation for “the day after,” according to the US State Department. Additionally, Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated in a press briefing that Blinken will emphasize the importance of preventing any further escalation in…

His Majesty King Abdullah II and France President Emmanuel Macron, on Monday in Paris, discussed the ongoing dangerous developments in Gaza and the catastrophic humanitarian situation. During a meeting at the Elysée Palace, the two leaders renewed the call on the international community to increase humanitarian aid flow to Gaza through all possible means, stressing their commitment to continue providing aid to the Strip. According to a royal court statement, His Majesty and President Macron reaffirmed the need for an immediate ceasefire, and the protection of civilians. The meeting, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and Brigitte Macron,…

Far more Democrats could skip Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on July 24 than the 58 who did the last time he spoke, Newsweek reported. Earlier this week, US Senator Elizabeth Warren announced that she would not attend Netanyahu’s presentation before Congress on July 24 due to the “humanitarian catastrophe he created,” referring to the war on Gaza. Warren slammed Netanyahu’s dismissal of US policy regarding a “two-state” solution while responding to reporters, saying, “He has also made clear that he does not support US policy for a two-state solution that will let the people of Israel and Palestinians develop their own nation self-determination,…

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Mohammad Mustafa, met today with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Ramallah, where they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian Territory and ways to stop the Israel aggression on the Palestinian people and strengthen the relief effort in the Gaza Strip. Mustafa stressed that the implementation of the latest UN Security Council resolution 2735 is a good start to reach a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip. He underscored the importance of further joint efforts to stop all actions and incursions of the occupation and…

By: Steven Sahiounie, Journalist and political commentator The Middle East is sitting on a powder keg, and every minute that passes brings heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The Middle East is sitting on a powder keg, and every minute that passes brings heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Canada, the U.S., Great Britain and Kuwait have all warned its citizens in Lebanon to evacuate. The impending war is caused because Israel refuses to a ceasefire in Gaza. Hezbollah says they will continue to stand in solidarity with the Palestinians of Gaza as the continuing genocide is perpetrated by Israel, but as…

RIYADH: Collaborations in city development, green technologies, and infrastructure financing were discussed by officials from Saudi Arabia and the UK at a special event in London.

RIYADH: Dubai-based supermarket chain Spinneys has made its debut in Saudi Arabia by launching its first store in Riyadh’s La Strada Yard. 

Largest renewable energy survey will take place in Saudi Arabia, it has been announced – with the installation of 1,200 measuring stations.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction output value is projected to hit $181.5 billion by the end of 2028 — a 28 percent rise over five years

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s trade balance surplus hit a year-high of SR41.4 billion in April, a 36 percent increase from the previous month