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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, major oil fire in Jeddah
The Houthi group has launched a series of attacks on sites in Saudi Arabia causing great losses
The wheat crisis in the Arab world is exemplified by Egypt
The economic repercussions of Russia’s war against Ukraine are becoming more obvious as the bombing continues. The two countries are the world’s largest suppliers of a number of essential commodities, including wheat and sunflower oil. The Arab countries are among the most negatively affected by this war. Concerns about food shortages have grown since Russia […]
In first, veteran Putin aide quits over Ukraine war and leaves Russia
He later ran big state businesses under Putin and held political jobs, lately serving as Kremlin special envoy to international organizations
Saudi and Thai foreign ministers meet at OIC session
Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties earlier this year following Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s visit to Riyadh at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Ukraine rejects Russia’s surrender deadline for Mariupol
Ukraine has rejected a Russian ultimatum offering people in the besieged city of Mariupol safe passage out of the port if they surrender.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Italy, US, France, Germany and Britain leaders to hold call on Monday
Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi will hold a phone call with US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson later on Monday, Rome’s government said in a statement. The phone call will be dedicated to preparations ahead of the next Nato, G7 and European Council […]
Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid US tensions with other Gulf Arab states. Qatar has sought a largely neutral stance on the conflict, but while trying to avoid choosing sides, it has […]
Russia-Ukraine war: pro-Assad Syrian soldiers prepare to fight for Kremlin
Government-controlled parts of the country in full Putin mania now Syria has backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
UAE’s Masdar launches its first foreign investment-based solar plant in Azerbaijan
RIYADH: The UAE-government owned renewable energy company Masdar has launched its first foreign investment-based independent solar power plant in Azerbaijan, according to a statement. Also referred to as the Garadagh Solar PV, the 230 MW plant marks a major milestone for Azerbaijan’s clean energy transition journey. The plant, which is set to open in 2023, […]
