It’s not the Saudis destroying Lebanon — it’s Iran
If you read media coverage of the latest crisis in Lebanon, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s all pretty simple: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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Lavrov: Russia, Azerbaijan – strategic partners
Russia and Azerbaijan are strategic partners, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressing a meeting at the ADA University in Baku. “This year is special…
Women’s rights are under threat in Iraq
Earlier this month, Iraq’s parliament received amendments to its constitution that — if approved — will fundamentally change Iraqi women’s legal rights. The amendments include…
Turkey, Russia and Iran meet to discuss Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host his Iranian and Turkish counterparts at his official residence in the coastal city of Sochi to discuss the Syrian conflict….
Dubai seeks French investments in AI, smart solutions
Dubai is looking to expand its cooperation with French firms in the field of blockchain, artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies, said a senior official…
Critical week for Syria as parallel talks get under way
With a flurry of diplomatic activity, two separate summits on Syria are to be staged this week to put decisive pressure on both sides to…
Gold jewellery prices in UAE hit highest in a month
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have hit their highest level in a month, with the bullion nearly touching the $1,300 level due to a…
Why Saudi-Israeli normalisation could be dangerous
Driven by succession plans and a strategy to confront Iran’s influence in the Arab region, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) has engaged in several taboo-breaking…
EU cuts Turkey funding after ‘democratic deterioration’
The European Union will cut funds allocated to Turkey due to the “deteriorating situation in relation to democracy, rule of law and human rights” there, according…
Arab League to discuss Iranian ‘violations’
Arab foreign ministers are holding an emergency meeting at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, following Saudi Arabia’s request to discuss Iran’s “violations” and its role in…