Author: Steven Sahiounie

Qatar said on Tuesday there was no justification to end the presence of an office for Palestinian group Hamas in Doha while its mediation efforts continued in the Gaza war.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari added in a press conference that Qatar remained committed to mediation but was reassessing its role in “frustration with attacks” on its efforts.  Last week, Qatar said it was re-evaluating its role as mediator in ceasefire talks between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, citing concerns that its efforts are being undermined by politicians seeking to score points. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who is…

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has stressed that the Islamic Republic and Pakistan can play a major role in achieving regional peace through promotion of their bilateral ties. “Iran and Pakistan, by strengthening cooperation between their armed forces, can bring peace and stability to the two nations and the entire region,” Raeisi said during a meeting with General Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, on Monday. The talks between Raeisi and Munir revolved around regional peace and border security. The two sides shared views on strengthening bilateral ties and cooperating to achieve regional stability and economic prosperity. For his…

In an obvious, but denied double standard, Blinken has stated that the United States does not favor “Israel” when applying international law. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested in a presser on the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices that the US would publicize a plan to cut military aid to an Israeli occupation military unit accused of violating human rights in the West Bank. “You’ll see in the days ahead that we will have more to say,” Blinken told reporters. When asked whether the US encompasses double standards or biases when applying the law against “Israel”, Blinken denied, stressing that the…

Both nations agree to cooperate on tourism, economy and trade, while also discussing the war on Gaza and the escalation between Iran and “Israel”. Following his visit to Iraq, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released a statement on Monday, confirming that both nations have agreed to cooperate on tourism, economy, and trade, while also discussing the war on Gaza. In his statement, he relayed that the top priority of the mutual agenda was the fight against terrorism, in which he said his country was prepared to help Iraq fight against it. This marks Erdogan’s first trip to Iraq since 2011. “We welcomed…

The inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place on May 7, Andrey Klishas, chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Legislation and Statehood in the upper house Federation Council, said. “The inauguration will be held on [May] 7. There will be additional information about the [PCR] tests for [senators attending the inauguration]. This is a standard procedure, it will take place once, on [May] 6,” Klishas said at a committee meeting. The senator also said that the State Duma could consider the candidacy of Russia’s new prime minister as early as May 8 if the president “sees fit.” “The…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Co. has shared plans for its inaugural mixed-use commercial office and retail development Zallal, set to launch in the Bujairi district during the first half of 2025. 

RIYADH: The Saudi capital has emerged as a beacon of “thought leadership, action, and solutions,” stated one of Saudi Arabia’s top officials as Riyadh prepares to host the World Economic Forum.

RIYADH: Growth in air traffic, heightened investment interest, and a comprehensive strategy are driving Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector expansion, according to a top official. 

ABIDJAN: Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries’ future growth, African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said recently.

Al Hujairy highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals