Israeli PM calls for normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia would be “a great leap” on the way to ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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India Sees Oil Cuts And War Impact As Biggest Risks To Economy
The biggest threats to India’s economic growth would likely come from forces outside the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, citing the risk of higher oil prices and the impacts from Russia’s war in Ukraine.The effect on fuel prices from the recent surprise OPEC+ oil-output cut and “the spillover of all the decisions which are related to the Russia-Ukraine war" are “the two main
Media: Top Hamas leaders to visit Saudi Arabia following Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement
A delegation of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Palestinian media reported, describing it as a major development as Israel’s hopes of forging official ties with Riyadh appear to dwindle further.
Huthi prisoners flown from Saudi Arabia to Yemen in war exchange
Second day of exchange involving nearly 900 detainees comes amid peace talks to end eight-year warA flight carrying rebel prisoners of war has arrived in Yemen from Saudi Arabia, and Saudi prisoners are due to be released later in the day, the Internat…
Saudi Arabia to launch four new special economic zones
Four special economic zones are to be established in Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced.
Man charged with foreign interference to remain behind bars until Monday – as it happened
The 55-year-old businessman appeared via video link at Parramatta magistrates court. This blog is now closedAustralian man who allegedly sold information to foreign spies faces courtGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podc…
In dreams of a formal Gulf-US defense pact, what would Washington get?
Such an alliance may guarantee US support for Gulf monarchies, but what happens if the US becomes the nation in need?
Red Cross announces exchange of nearly 900 prisoners in Yemen war
International Committee of the Red Cross organises swap between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels as ceasefire talks continueAn “emotional and precious” exchange of nearly 900 prisoners involved in Yemen’s long-running war began on Friday, the Inte…
Ministry of Defence awards £650m to firms working on Tempest fighter jet
BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce among those funded, with aim of producing new aircraft by 2035The Ministry of Defence has awarded £650m to manufacturers working on its Tempest fighter jet, in the latest sign that the UK is pushing forward with the aim of p…
Syria, Saudi Arabia moving toward restoring embassies, flights for first time in over a decade
Damascus and Riyadh are moving toward reopening embassies and resuming flights between the two countries for the first time in more than a decade, the countries announced Thursday in a joint statement.