Archives for January, 2023

Israel's Dermer in Washington for White House talks

Israel’s newly appointed Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer is the first member of the Netanyahu government to visit the US and hold talks with Biden administration seniors.

Israel

Khamenei says recent 'riots' failed to weaken Iran as protests continue

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says that the West has used propaganda to weaken Iran during the latest protests.

Iran

Rights groups again fear for Syria's cross-border aid

Agence France-Presse

Ronaldo to earn 400 million euros in Saudi: club source

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: January 9, 2023, 1:41 pm

UN extends Syria cross-border aid by six months

By a vote of 15-0, the UN Security Council renewed the provision of aid from the Turkish-Syrian border through July.

Syria

Iran summons Iraqi ambassador over 'Arab Gulf' row

Iraqi officials referred to the "Arab Gulf" while hosting a soccer tournament with Gulf states in Basra.

Iran

Turkey’s defense exports reach record levels in 2022, Erdogan says

Turkey’s president is touting the country's defense exports, which have reached a record high.

Turkey

Saudi Public Investment Fund announces new tourism project in Diriyah

The sovereign wealth fund is seeking to boost tourism to the kingdom per the Vision 2030 initiative.

Gulf

Outrage as Iran hands down more death sentences over Amini protests

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Negev Forum convenes in UAE with Jordan absent from Arab-Israeli meeting

Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, the United States and Israel have convened in Abu Dhabi for the third Negev Forum steering committee meeting.

Israel

Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khameini' posts: watchdog

Agence France-Presse

Suez Canal says traffic 'normal' after stuck ship refloated

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Explainer: What is behind Israel’s Ben-Gvir's ban on Palestinian flags in public spaces?

Considering the Palestinian flag as incitement to terror, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seeks to prevent its waving wherever he can.

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

UAE schools will now teach Holocaust in national curriculum

More than two years following the signing of the Abraham Accords, the UAE confirms that it will include the Holocaust in the curriculum of its primary and secondary schools.

Gulf

Charlie Hebdo attack victims honoured as Iran rages over new cartoons

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Loeb takes Dakar Rally stage after Sainz caught speeding

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