Japan vigilant after South Korea’s martial law sows chaos
TOKYO : Japan said Wednesday it will closely monitor the evolving situation in South Korea to determine its implications on bilateral ties, after the overnight chaos wrought by the temporary but abrupt...
Water Partnership Forum explores opportunities for public and private sectors
By bringing together key players we are building a stronger foundation for sustainable water management’ — CEO of SWPC
RIYADH : The Saudi Water Partnership Company...
COP16: Saudi Arabia vows to intensify action to tackle drought, land degradation
RIYADH : Saudi Arabia’s incoming COP16 president vowed to work with the international community to tackle drought and desertification on the first day of a UN conference in Riyadh.
Russia says helping Syrian army ‘repel’ insurgents in three northern provinces
Russia launched airstrikes on militant targets in Aleppo for the first time since 2016
MOSCOW : Russia on Sunday said it was helping the Syrian army “repel”...
Taiwan’s Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip
China considers self-governed Taiwan to be part of its territory
Beijing opposes any international recognition of the island
TAIPEI : Taiwan President...
Novaya Zemlya facility prepared for resumption of nuclear tests — Russian general
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS that Russia was considering a resumption of nuclear tests amid the United State’s policy of escalating tensions
Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom
The unannounced meeting came at the end of a week that has seen Canada as well as Mexico scramble to blunt the impact of Trump’s trade threats
Israel prohibits residents of 60 villages in southern Lebanon from returning home
According to the army statement, those moving south of the line may endanger themselves
TEL AVIV - The Israeli army has imposed a ban on the movement of civilians...
Bangladesh urges EU states to expedite formal recognition of Palestine
Only 11 of 27 EU member states recognize the State of Palestine
Bangladesh responds to EU’s declared commitment to a two-state solution
Qatar holds negotiations to expand areas of mediation between Russia, Ukraine
"We hold negotiations on other kinds of mediation. Recently, we have started working on the issue of the POWs," Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari added
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