Beijing shifts from extracting African minerals to processing and manufacturing them, with $41.2 billion in investments across 15 countries.
Iran’s Handala hacking group claims to have distributed threatening leaflets in Tel Aviv, warning of disruptions to Israel’s electricity and water supplies.
Beijing maintains tariff suspensions and trade exemptions ahead of a new Trump-Xi meeting
Trump says Washington has refrained from delivering a decisive blow to Iran because Tehran is seeking negotiations, while warning that military action remains an option if diplomacy fails.
France is preparing for a third day of protests in three weeks, with around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes set to be deployed on Saturday. After the violence and looting witnessed during the first demonstrations on 17 October, authorities are warning of a “very high risk” of further unrest.
Israeli political leaders have reacted to preliminary election projections with competing claims of victory, as exit polls offer different estimates of the balance of power between Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and its rivals.
Israeli election exit polls point to a tight race between Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc and Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, with Arab parties emerging as key players in the formation of the next government.
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a “jihadist” and accusing him of links to the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed has rejected the allegations and questioned Trump’s own ties to Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Israel’s defense minister has denied reports of a planned attack on Iran before the Israeli elections, as media reports point to rising tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the military leadership over the prospect of regional escalation.
Cooperation to strengthen Lebanon’s maritime security and prevent arms smuggling
As Trump weighs his next move against Iran after the midterm defeat, Washington is maintaining its pressure on Lebanon, Hezbollah and the future security arrangements in the south.
With a new Democratic-controlled Congress looming, Trump faces a defining choice on Iran: escalate, negotiate, or prolong a conflict with no clear end.
Democrats' sweeping midterm victory reflects growing public discontent with Trump's policies, while grassroots mobilization and renewed congressional oversight signal a new chapter in America's political confrontation.
Republican defeat has raised the political cost of war with Iran, but it hasn't stripped Trump of his military powers. As negotiations continue under the threat of escalation, the coming two months could determine whether the crisis moves toward a face-saving settlement or a wider confrontation.
As COP31 turns the Trishuli Valley disaster into another argument for climate spending, Nepal's tragedy reveals a more urgent need: early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and economic growth.
With adaptation needs reaching $305 billion annually by 2035, Arab countries face a critical challenge at COP31: turning climate finance commitments into funded projects, functioning infrastructure, and tangible benefits for vulnerable communities.
From caffeine derivatives to banned veterinary drugs, doping is emerging as a growing challenge in Gulf falcon racing, raising concerns over fair competition and the health of participating birds.
The four-time world champion called his fellow driver “not very smart” after a Friday practice clash that damaged his car and earned both drivers a grid penalty.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion will compete at the MGM Slam on February 28, marking his first appearance on hard courts since retiring in November 2024.
Signed Messi memorabilia from his Barcelona days surfaces in the streets of Paris, sparking questions over its origins ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
