Archives for October, 2023

Electric vehicle sales have soared as the price of petrol has jumped in Jordan

Electric vehicles gain traction in Jordan as petrol prices rise

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) speaks with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas during a meeting in Amman on October 13, 2023. Blinken spent October 12 in Tel Aviv where he promised unwavering solidarity to US ally Israel after the surprise October 7 offensive by Hamas, who killed over 1,200 people and took about 150 more hostage. Israel has killed more than 1,400 people in strikes in the Gaza Strip since the Hamas attack and has cut off food, water and electricity. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / POOL

Does Fatah stand to reap gains after Israel-Hamas war in Gaza?

The war in Gaza could give Fatah a new life but it remains unclear who the successor of Mahmoud Abbas would be.

Salem Al-Dawsari (R) gave Saudi Arabia a famous win against eventual champions Argentina at last year's World Cup in Qatar

Bridging the Gulf: how World Cup is key to Saudi revamp

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Egyptian soldiers stand guard during a visit by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli to the Rafah crossing border

Egypt to receive wounded Gazans through key crossing: sources

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The Saudi capital Riyadh is likely to play a major part in the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia only bidder for 2034 World Cup

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Relatives of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails demonstrate in Ramallah to demand their release and to express solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip

Families of Palestinian prisoners agonise amid Gaza bombardment

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Jack Lew, President Joe Biden's nominee for US ambassador to Israel, was supported by a lone Republican at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing ahead of the full Senate vote

US Senate approves Biden pick for Israel ambassador

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Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's oil cuts weigh heavy on economy, GDP tanks by 4.5%

The kingdom's economy shrunk by the most since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 due to energy measures.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing

Blinken sees Palestinian Authority return, international role for Gaza

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Members of the Civil Defense in Jdeidet Marjayoun Center 26 October 2023

Cash-strapped Lebanon unprepared as war threat looms

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testify during a Senate hearing in Washington, DC on October 31, 2023

Top US officials make case for Ukraine aid

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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart in Tehran on Sept. 3, 2023.

Iran’s FM heads to Turkey as Erdogan slams 'Israel's barbarity'

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has announced that Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will pay an official visit to Turkey on Wednesday.

Fans of Saudi Arabia pose with national flags on the stands ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C football match between Saudi Arabia and Mexico at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on Nov. 30, 2022.

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Australia withdraws

The kingdom is heavily investing in soccer, golf, MMA and other sports across the world.

Sotoudeh has spent much of the last decade in jail

Lawyer arrest fuels outrage over Iran teen's death

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COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber is head of UAE oil giant ADNOC

A month before global climate talks, agreement remains elusive

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Protesters raise their painted hands as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken testifies during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to examine the national security supplemental request, in Washingotn October 31, 2023

'Ceasefire now!' Protesters interrupt US congress hearing

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