Archives for January, 2024

Turkey says tanker seized by Iran carrying Turkish oil purchased from Iraq

The ship was seized by the Iranian navy off the coast of Oman.

Turkey

Saudi Arabia, Canada reestablish business council as ties warm

Saudi Arabia and Canada resumed diplomatic relations last year following a row over Ottawa’s criticism of the treatment of women in the kingdom.

Saudi Arabia

2023 -- a year of hypocrisy and rights suppression, says HRW

Agence France-Presse

What is next at ICJ as South Africa opens Israeli genocide case?

South African lawyers and legal experts presented to the International Court of Justice in the Hague their arguments, claiming that Israel is carrying out genocide against Gazan population.

Israel

Attacks on Red Sea shipping mount, but confronting Huthis carries risks

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

Could China’s COSCO halting ships to Israel spark crisis in Sino-Israeli relations?

Experts see the move as part of Beijing's effort to echo what it sees as the voice of the global south regarding the war in Gaza.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

'We lost hope': ravaged Gaza nears 100 days of war

Agence France-Presse

Gaza 100 days: Palestinian heritage, churches, mosques decimated by Israeli strikes

Hundreds of heritage and other historical landmarks have been damaged in the ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza.

Palestine

Day 97 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Thursday, Jan. 11

Israel

How is Middle East reacting to South Africa's Gaza genocide ICJ case against Israel?

Several Arab countries have publically announced their support for South Africa’s genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ.

Palestine

World added 50% more renewable energy but more needed: IEA

Agence France-Presse

Israel faces Gaza 'genocide' charges at top UN court

Agence France-Presse

Israel bombs Gaza as Blinken says no regional escalation

Agence France-Presse

UN Security Council demands immediate end to Huthi Red Sea attacks

Agence France-Presse

Drone targeting coalition troops in Iraq shot down

Agence France-Presse

Breaking | Last Updated: January 10, 2024, 7:10 pm

China, Russia abstain as UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Houthi attacks

Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels have caused major disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea.

Gulf