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February 27, 2022

Lebanon’s Hezbollah rejects FM condemnation of Ukraine invasion

Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement has rejected a statement issued by the country’s Foreign Ministry condemning Russia’s invasion and on-going military operations in Ukraine. “Lebanon condemns the invasion of Ukrainian territory...

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February 27, 2022

Israel sends aid to Ukraine but PM stays quiet on possible mediation role

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday his government was proceeding “with moderation and responsibility” on a conflict testing its ties to Kyiv and Moscow, reported Reuters. Speaking...

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February 27, 2022

UAE drops face masks outdoors, quarantine for COVID contact cases

The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the weekend ended a requirement to wear face masks outdoors and obligatory quarantine for COVID-19 contact cases,...

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February 27, 2022

UN Security Council to vote on Houthi arms embargo

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthis after the group...

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February 27, 2022

Russia sees military coordination with Israel on Syria continuing

Russia sees its military coordination with Israel over Syria continuing, the Russian embassy said on Saturday, after Moscow signalled displeasure with Israeli statements about the Ukraine crisis, reported Reuters....

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February 27, 2022

Iran nuclear deal: Some progress but tough issues remain – US Official

Negotiators have made significant progress in the last week or so on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but very tough issues remain, a senior US State Department official...

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February 27, 2022

Qatar tells UK judge it wants Airbus A321 jets or damages over botched paint job

Qatar Airways has asked a UK court to reinstate an order for 50 Airbus A321neo passenger jets that the European planemaker revoked as part of a bitter dispute over...

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February 27, 2022

Ukraine envoy: Zelenskiy asks Israel to mediate with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday to mediate in the conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian envoy to Israel said, adding that it was...

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February 27, 2022

Congo recovers mining and oil assets from Israeli billionaire

A company controlled by Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler will give control of valuable mining and oil assets back to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government said on Friday,...

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February 27, 2022

Syria regime to ration wheat due to Russia invasion of Ukraine

Syria is set to ration its reserves of wheat and other essentials and basic goods, in a range of measures to brace against the shortages and major supply issues...

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