Is Ukraine planning to procure night vision systems with Chinese-made IITs?
CIVIL PROTECTION

Is Ukraine planning to procure night vision systems with Chinese-made IITs?

Ukraine must prioritize rigorous supply chain oversight, adhering to NATO standards despite higher costs, to ensure long-term military and political consistency

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza deal will hold
Economy

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza deal will hold

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not confident a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it ahead of his inauguration. Asked by a reporter as he returned to the White House whether the two sides would maintain the truce and move on in the agreement, Trump […]

Yemen’s Houthis say to limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor
DEFENCE

Yemen’s Houthis say to limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor

DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthi militia have signaled they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold. The Houthis made the announcement in an email sent to shippers and others on Sunday. The Houthis separately planned a military statement on Monday, likely about […]

Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 expands offering to two weeks
Economy

Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 expands offering to two weeks

RIYADH: The Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by dmg events, returns as the largest construction event in the Kingdom, taking place across two weeks, from Feb. 15-18 and Feb. 24-27, 2025, at the ROSHN Front Exhibition and Conference Center in Riyadh. A gateway to Saudi Arabia’s $1.7 trillion construction industry, supporting the ambitious Vision 2030 goals, […]

Qatar hands Israel, Hamas “final” draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters
DEFENCE

Qatar hands Israel, Hamas “final” draft of Gaza ceasefire deal, official tells Reuters

DOHA/CAIRO: Mediator Qatar gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, after a midnight “breakthrough” in talks attended by US President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters. The official said the text for a ceasefire and release of hostages was […]