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Borrell Urges Algeria to End Dispute with Spain

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has informed Algerian officials about EU's desire to find “an urgent solution” to the dispute between Algeria and Spain. Meanwhile, the Non-Aligned Movement plans on holding a meeting in Algeria next summer, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced Sunday. Tebboune met with Borrell at…

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Kremlin: No Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Without Acknowledging 'New Realities'

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a peaceful resolution in Ukraine was not possible without taking into account the "new realities" of the situation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's position regarding an end to hostilities was "well known." Moscow has repeatedly said that Ukraine would need to accept Russia's…

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Yemen Hopes Saudi-Iranian Agreement Would Stop Tehran's ‘Bad’ Meddling

Abdullah al-Alimi, member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), has voiced hope for the rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh would lead to Iran stopping any malign involvement in Yemen. Al-Alimi’s statement was made during a meeting he had with the US ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin. The PLC member reaffirmed…

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UN, Syria Regime Accused of Failing to Help Earthquake’s Victims

The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria concluded on Monday that the Syrian government and the UN have failed to help the Syrians following the destructive earthquake that hit the country on Feb. 6. “Though there were many acts of heroism amid the suffering, we also witnessed a wholesale…

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Saudi Arabia Allocates $8b to Support Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital

Saudi authorities allocated $8 billion to support entrepreneurs and venture capital, and the Saudi Venture Investment Company intends to increase the investment allocation in the coming years by $1.6 billion. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monshaat) signed an agreement to…

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Khamenei Urges Belarusian President to Confront US Sanctions

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to confront US sanctions, noting that countries subject to Western sanctions must counter the scheme through cooperation and by setting up a joint assembly. The two countries signed a roadmap to boost political, economic, and cultural cooperation. Lukashenko arrived in…

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Iran: Resuming Relations with Saudi Arabia Shows Effectiveness of Diplomacy

After the recent announcement of the rapprochement with Saudi Arabia, Iran is hailing diplomacy as an effective solution to settle disputes. “The resumption of political relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia shows the effectiveness and success of diplomacy as a solution to settle differences,” said Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser…

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Kuwait: Limited Exposure to Collapse of SVB

The financial sector in Kuwait announced that it had registered limited exposure to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) affirmed on Sunday that the exposure of Kuwaiti banks to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), following the closure of the bank by the US authorities, was…

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Percentage of Israelis Optimistic About National Security Drops

February saw a sharp increase in the proportion of Israelis who describe their nation's overall situation as bad or very bad, according to the Israeli Democracy Institute's February 2023 edition of the Israeli Voice Index. The Israeli Voice Index is a monthly survey conducted by the Viterbi Family Center for…

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Iran Says Agreement on Exchange of Prisoners is Ready, Throws Ball in US Court

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the prisoner exchange deal is now in Washington's court, stressing that it was waiting for the US to solve some technical issues. Iranian sources reported that the discussions of Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri-Kani, focused on three main issues: the…

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets French Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan held an official meeting with the French Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak, who is on an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prince Badr emphasized the strong bilateral relations…

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Scholz to Discuss with Netanyahu Bilateral Cooperation, Regional Security

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a working lunch in Berlin on Thursday, a German government spokesperson said on Monday. The two leaders would discuss bilateral issues as well as international and regional security questions, the spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said. "The…

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China to Reopen to Tourists, Resume All Visas Wednesday

China will reopen its borders to tourists and resume issuing all visas Wednesday after a three-year halt during the pandemic as it sought to boost its tourism and economy. China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists. The announcement Tuesday came after it declared…

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Israel Releases Arafat's Right Arm in the 'Karine-A' Ship Operation

Israel released the oldest Palestinian prisoner, Major General Fouad al-Shobaki, after 17 years behind bars on Monday. Shobaki, 83, dubbed the sheikh of prisoners, was one of the close associates of the late Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and was considered his right-hand man and the confidant of his secrets. The…

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Kuwait Appoints New Ambassadors to Riyadh, Washington

The two Kuwaiti ambassadors-designate to Riyadh and Washington took the oath on Monday before Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Bayan Palace. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, Kuwait’s Ambassador to the Kingdom…

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White House: 'No Deal' on Prisoner Swap with Iran at this Time

The White House said on Monday there was no deal on a prisoner swap with Iran at this time, and the United States is continuing to engage with Iran over how to get home Americans unjustly detained there. "There's no deal. And the last thing that we want to do…

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MWL Asserts Role of Shared Values in Promoting Communication Among Civilizations

Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed al-Issa arrived in London to chair the Conference of Leaders of Muslims European Communities in the presence of more than 300 religious leaders and jurists. Issa attended several diplomatic meetings during his visit, holding talks with several British officials and executive bodies. The British Parliament…

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India Prefers Use of UAE Dirham in Foreign Trade Settlement

India has asked banks and traders to avoid using Chinese yuan to pay for Russian imports, three government officials involved in policy making and two banking sources said, because of long-running political differences with its neighbor. India, which has emerged as a top buyer of Russian oil as well as…

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Saudi Energy Minister, Tuvalu Prime Minister Discuss Energy Cooperation

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two officials discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, prospects for joint cooperation in energy fields, and ways to develop ties. They also reviewed the Kingdom's initiatives to preserve…

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15th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Gaziantep to Help Quake Victims

The 15th Saudi relief airplane arrived at Gaziantep Airport in Türkiye, carrying 85 tons and 346 kilograms of relief materials, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday. The aid is part of the Saudi relief airlift dispatched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to help the victims…

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Inzaghi under Pressure as Inter Milan Visits Porto in UCL

After another disappointing loss in Serie A, Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is under increasing pressure to deliver in the Champions League as his team visits Porto in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Inter is carrying a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg and Inzhagi's long-term future at…

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Syrian Castle among Quake-Hit Ancient Sites at Risk

Zuhair Hassoun examines worrying cracks in a Crusader-era castle in Syria, a UNESCO World Heritage site that survived centuries of conflict only to be badly damaged by last month's deadly earthquake. Hassoun, the custodian of the Fortress of Saladin, an architectural treasure with Byzantine roots in the 10th century rebuilt…

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Russia’s Shoigu Hails Relations with China as Pillar of Global Stability

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that relations between Russia and China were a major factor supporting global stability in the world today, the TASS news agency reported. "Bilateral relations between our countries have reached a new, unprecedented level and have become a major factor supporting global stability…

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UN: World after Earthquake Was Slow to Send Aid to Syria

The international community and the Syrian government did not act quickly last month to help people in need in the opposition-held northwest after a deadly earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria, a UN commission said Monday. The Feb. 6 magnitude 7.8 earthquake and strong aftershocks that ravaged southern Türkiye and northwestern…

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The Meaning behind the Blue Ribbons Worn at the Oscars: Support Refugees

Small and subtle, the blue ribbons worn by many celebrities at the Oscars nonetheless had an important message: support refugees. According to a statement from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, donning the #WithRefugees ribbons Sunday "sends a powerful visual message that everyone has the right to seek safety, whoever,…

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