Jordan’s King Abdullah and Japan’s Foreign Minister Discuss Strengthening Cooperation
Amman — King Abdullah of Jordan held a meeting with Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa on Monday, according to Jordan
Read More
Factual Version of a Story
Middle East and North Africa
GCC Secretary-General Applauds Saudi Digital Cooperation Organization’s Efforts in Promoting Global Digital Development
Riyadh — Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), praised the Saudi Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) on
Read More
Turkey sets out tough economic path in policy turnaround
Ankara (Reuters) – Turkey jacked up its inflation forecasts and cut those of economic growth on Wednesday, as President Tayyip
Read More
Iran detains Mahsa Amini’s uncle as anniversary of her death, protests looms
Dubai (Reuters) – Iran’s security forces have detained a relative of a Kurdish Iranian woman days before the anniversary of
Read More
Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz released from custody in Cyprus -police
Nicosia/Jerusalem (Reuters) – Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has been conditionally released from custody in Cyprus and is to reappear
Read More
Floods hit Turkey’s northwest, five killed
Istanbul (Reuters) – At least five people were killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods in northwest Turkey, state broadcaster
Read More
Saudi Arabia’s Economy Thrives: IMF Highlights Strong Growth, Low Unemployment, and Fiscal Resilience
Washington — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2023 Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia, acknowledging the country’s
Read More
Turkiye Welcomes Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Diplomatic Relations, Tripartite Economic Meeting Planned
Riyadh — Turkiye has welcomed the restoration of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, as confirmed by Tehran’s foreign
Read More
Israeli foreign minister opens visit to Bahrain. It’s his first to any of Israel’s new Arab allies
Jerusalem (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister on Sunday opened a visit to Bahrain that comes as the countries mark the
Read MoreClashes in Iraq’s Kirkuk kill three protesters; more than a dozen injured
Baghdad (Reuters) – Three protesters were shot dead and 14 were wounded on Saturday during clashes between ethnic groups in
Read More