The presence of Bank Leumi at the kingdom’s flagship investment event suggested this marked another gesture by Riyadh towards warmer ties with Israel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel's Bank Leumi hopes to tap into investments in Saudi Arabia
Syrian, Russian troops conduct joint military drills in Syria
Russian and Syrian troops simulated attacking enemy positions under the cover of artillery shelling and air strikes by warplanes and helicopters..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syrian, Russian troops conduct joint military drills in Syria
Kuwait crown prince reappoints PM, approves new cabinet
A decree announcing the cabinet formation in Kuwait named Hussein Ismail as oil minister to replace Mohammed al-Fares..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait crown prince reappoints PM, approves new cabinet
Turkey: Jailing of leading human rights expert on ‘terror’ charges an ‘appalling abuse of power’
Reacting to news that Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı, President of the Union of Turkish Medical Associations, has been arbitrarily placed in pre-trial detention on accusations of “making propaganda for a terrorist organization” after she called for an independent investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Esther Major, Amnesty ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey: Jailing of leading human rights expert on ‘terror’ charges an ‘appalling abuse of power’
US midterms: Will New York get a Republican Jewish governor?
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rep. Lee Zeldin would be the state’s first Jewish Republican governor, if elected on November 8.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US midterms: Will New York get a Republican Jewish governor?
What lessons can Israelis learn from the UK's political crisis
BRITISH AFFAIRS: “The problem with the country,” says Marcus, “can be summed up in two words: expect less.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: What lessons can Israelis learn from the UK's political crisis
In Yemen, farmers turn to planting wheat as prices bite
Large-scale local production of wheat in Yemen is challenging as irrigation water is scarce, and infrastructure to make use of rainfall is lacking..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: In Yemen, farmers turn to planting wheat as prices bite
Turkey’s defence company to complete plant in Ukraine in two years
The aerial drones supplied to Ukraine by Baykar were instrumental in Ukraine’s defense against Russian armour and anti-aircraft systems..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey’s defence company to complete plant in Ukraine in two years
Israel/OPT: Latest UN recognition of apartheid comes amid soaring attacks on Palestinian homes
The destruction of Palestinian homes is a key tool of Israel's apartheid system..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel/OPT: Latest UN recognition of apartheid comes amid soaring attacks on Palestinian homes
King Charles will not attend Cop27 in Egypt, No 10 confirms
UN climate talks not ‘right occasion’ for monarch to attend, says Downing Street, adding palace has agreed..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: King Charles will not attend Cop27 in Egypt, No 10 confirms