Archives for July, 2023

EU lawmakers urge international probe of Greece migrant tragedy

Agence France-Presse

Revealing debut for first Saudi in Paris Fashion Week

Agence France-Presse

Rubbish-clearing divers come to rescue of 'pearl of Kyrgyzstan'

Agence France-Presse

OPEC on hunt for new members, secretary-general says

The oil cartel currently has 13 members, and 10 more countries form the OPEC+ group.

Gulf

First Saudi at Paris Fashion Week underlines dramatic changes

Agence France-Presse

Alps to Atlas: Swiss-inspired cheese comes to Algeria mountains

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Iran’s membership in Shanghai Cooperation Organization further aligns it with Russia, China

Iran becoming a full member of the China and Russia-led SCO may be more symbolic than beneficial, but could help Iran nonetheless amid international isolations, sanctions and shifting regional dynamics.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Saudi Arabia to launch new sports investment group: report

The Financial Times report follows the merger between the Saudi-funded LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, but challenges remain as the kingdom eyes investment in golf, tennis and possibly American football.

Gulf

US, Russia clash over UN's aid lifeline to Syria

Ahead of the vote, UN humanitarian leaders are urging the Security Council to keep open “any and all avenues” to deliver aid to Syrians in need.

Syria

Families of Israelis missing in Gaza seek UN, Red Cross help

Agence France-Presse

Turkey, Greece to resume confidence-building talks

The resumption of confidence-building negotiations comes as a culmination of the fence-mending steps between Ankara and Athens since the devastating Feb. 6 quakes that hit Turkey.

Turkey

US forces prevented Iran from seizing two tankers near Oman: Pentagon

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: July 5, 2023, 7:02 pm

Elizabeth Tsurkov, Israeli-Russian researcher, kidnapped in Iraq

In the first public confirmation of the March abduction, the Israeli prime minister said today that the researcher is alive.

Iraq

Canada, Ukraine take case against Iran for downed plane to UN court

Iran recently sentenced members of the armed forces to prison for their role in shooting down Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 in 2020, but Canada, Ukraine and other countries whose citizens died in the incident continue to reject Iran’s handling of the matter.

Iran

Tunisians target African migrants, dozens expelled: witnesses

Agence France-Presse

Shots fired as Iran tries to seize oil tankers in Gulf of Oman, US Navy says

The United States said Iran’s navy opened fire on a commercial tanker while attempting to seize it off the coast of Oman, in the latest tense encounter since Washington has moved to block sanctioned exports of Iranian petroleum.

Gulf