The Group of Seven (G-7) major countries are heading to withdraw from the commitment to stop financing fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of this year, a proposal that is currently being viewed positively by the majority of members, according to sources familiar with the matter. The leaders of…
“Finally, he looked at me and said: You are a Muslim. I was very surprised and said: No, I was never a Muslim! He said: No, you are a Muslim, but you do not know that. One day you will know.” He was Jamal Al-Din Al-Afghani With these words, Muhammad…
Disney+ has finally unveiled an extensive sneak peek at the line-up for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). With over 1,200 films, more than 1,000 series and a slate of 100 exclusive Originals and counting, the long-awaited streaming service will launch in Saudi Arabia and in 15 other MENA…
Yemeni, regional, and international civil society organizations have called on the UN General Assembly, with its 193 members, to classify the Houthi coup militia as a terrorist group. It warned of the real danger posed by the Houthi militia’s approach to peace in Yemen, and a threat to international peace…
The International “Greenpeace” organization issued its report on the “Safer” oil tanker, floating off the port of Ras Issa near the Yemeni city of Al-Hodeidah. “Greenpeace” warned of the risk of an explosion in this tanker, which would significantly affect the countries bordering the Red Sea like Saudi Arabia and…
The death toll from Europe floods in western Germany and Belgium rose to 117, while more than 1,000 people went missing. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a Friday statement that “In the hour of need, our country stands together. It’s important that we show solidarity for those from whom…
Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri apologised for establishing a new government in Lebanon on Thursday at the presidential palace, nine months after being appointed, in a move that could exacerbate the country’s economic situation. In a press conference after meeting President Michel Aoun, Hariri said that the president sought significant changes…
The Security Council unanimously extended the United Nations Mission in Yemen. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Swedish diplomat Hans Grundberg as Special Envoy to Yemen, succeeding British Martin Griffiths, who completed his duties at the end of June. The five permanent members of the Security Council, namely the United States,…
Lebanon financial crisis in has resulted in a severe electrical deficit, forcing many people to rely on private generators. Lebanon’s two main power facilities were shut down on Friday, resulting in a near-total power outage that left much of the country in the dark. The outage caused by two stations…
Egypt criticized Ethiopia’s decision to proceed with the second phase of filling the Renaissance Dam reservoir, warning of the consequences of exacerbating tensions in the region. Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, claimed Cairo had received official information from Addis Ababa about the commencement of the filling…