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☆ Russia is seeking to fan the flames of war in the Middle East amid Western airstrikes against the Houthi in Yemen
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewIn the wake of US and UK airstrikes in Yemen early Friday, Russia sought to portray itself as an opponent to impetuous Western aggression. Zakharova said the strikes showed a "complete disregard for international law" and were "escalating the situation in the region." AdvertisementYemen's Houthi loyalists lift their weapons as they take part in an armed parade on December 20, 2023, in Amran province, Yemen. The Houthis say they are acting in support of Palestinians amid Israel's attacks on Gaza, and are targeting vessels bound for Israel. A wider conflict in the region would divert Western focus away from helping defend Ukraine from Russia's invasion, and sap Western resources.

Persons: —, Maria Zakharova, Zakharova, Iran's, Yemen's, Mohammed Hamoud, Israel, shouldn't, Hanna Notte, . Robert Dover, Vladimir Putin, KREMLIN.RU, Putin audaciously, Putin, Anna Borshchevskaya Organizations: Service, Business, UN, New York Times, Center for Strategic, International Studies, UN Security, University of Hull, Dover, United, United Arab Emirates, REUTERS, Hamas, Washington Institute Locations: Yemen, Russia, Amran province, Iran, Red, Gaza, Israel, Africa, Russian, Moscow, Ukraine, Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab, Handout, REUTERS Russia, Russia's, Saudi Arabia, UAE

☆ Syria says Israel strike puts Damascus airport out of service
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

AMMAN, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Israeli air strikes put Damascus airport out of service on Sunday, forcing incoming flights to be diverted elsewhere, the Syrian army and a pro-government newspaper said. Israel has for years carried out strikes against what it has described as Iranian-linked targets in Syria, including against Aleppo and Damascus airports. The Syrian army said in a statement its air defences intercepted Israeli missiles flying from the Golan Heights. It said the Israeli strikes, which also targeted outposts in the Damascus countryside, led only to material losses but did not elaborate on the extent of damage to the country's biggest civilian airport.There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. Flights scheduled to arrive in Damascus were being diverted to Latakia and Aleppo, Al Watan newspaper said.

Persons: Kinda, Adam Makary, Suleiman al Khalidi, Giles Elgood, Jan Harvey, Nick Macfie Organizations: Thomson Locations: AMMAN, Damascus, Israel, Syria, Aleppo, Latakia, Al

☆ Japan and UAE agree innovation, climate change cooperation
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-17 | by ( Rachna Uppal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

State news agency WAM also said the two leaders discussed a comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan. Japan is actively developing greener and renewable energy technologies and aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. Kishida will also try to promote Japanese know-how as energy-producing countries have pledged to achieve a net zero transition, especially ahead of the COP28 climate summit to be held in Dubai in November. The GCC is a six-nation regional union that comprises Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. "The secure energy supply from the UAE has supported Japan's economic growth for many years," Kishida wrote in a piece published by UAE state news agency WAM on Sunday.

Persons: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Kishida, Ryan Carter, Fumio Kishida's, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, WAM, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Hikariko Ono, Rachna Uppal, Sakura Murakami, Andrew Mills, Aziz El Yaakoubi, Conor Humphries, David Evans, Alex Richardson, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: United Arab Emirates, United, UAE, United Arab, Japan, Qatar, Saudi Crown, Cooperation Council, GCC, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Thomson Locations: Japan, Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab, ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, UAE, State, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Tokyo, Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain

☆ Shares of Manchester United briefly pop 16% after Qatar media hints at takeover bid ‘success'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( Sam Meredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A statue of George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton standing outside Old Trafford, home of Manchester United in Manchester, England. Shares of Manchester United rose as much as 16% in premarket trading on Tuesday after Qatari media suggested Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani was likely to succeed with his takeover bid. Al-Watan is co-owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani. Shares of Manchester United, which exclusively trade on the New York Stock Exchange, were around 4% higher at 3:15 a.m. "All the news received indicates the success of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jassim's acquisition of Manchester United, and the announcement of the deal will be very soon," he said.

Persons: George Best, Denis Law, Bobby Charlton, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad, Thani, Qatar's, Sheikh Jassim, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber, Jim Ratcliffe, Fahad, Glazer, Ratcliffe Organizations: Manchester United, Watan, Premier League soccer, New York Stock Exchange, Twitter, Al, Al Watan Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Qatar's Al, Thani

☆ Iraqi prime minister inaugurates Karbala oil refinery
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Reuters Staff | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani signs the guest book during a reception at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 09, 2023. Mohamed Al Hammadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS(Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has inaugurated the Karbala oil refinery which has a production capacity of 140,000 barrels per day (bpd), his office said in a statement on Saturday. In January, a source at the refinery told Reuters commercial production will start with a test run at 60% capacity. The country is aiming for the refinery to operate at full capacity by July, the source added.

☆ UAE pledges to invest $30 billion in South Korea, president's office says
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, receives Yoon Suk Yeol, President of South Korea and Kim Keon-hee, First Lady of South Korea, upon their arrival for a state visit reception, at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 15, 2023. Mohamed Al Hammadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERSSEOUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to invest $30 billion in South Korea's industries, South Korea's presidential office said on Sunday, as the two countries seek to expand economic cooperation. The investment decision was announced as South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol met his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi during a four-day state visit, Yoon's office said. "We have decided a $30 billion investment based on the trust on South Korea which keeps promises under any circumstances," Yoon's office quoted the UAE president as saying. Seoul's finance ministry said the $30 billion investment would be led by sovereign wealth funds, including Mubadala Investment Company.

☆ Сотни ракет и массовые столкновения. В секторе Газа обострился палестино-израильский конфликт (ВИДЕО)
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-12 | by ( ) newsmaker.md time to read: +2 min

Палестинское исламистское движение ХАМАС выпустило более 200 ракет в сторону Тель-Авива и израильского города Беэр-Шева. xПо данным портала, ХАМАС выпустил 100 ракет в сторону израильского города Беэр-Шева. Еще около 140 ракет — в сторону Тель-Авива и аэропорта Бен-Гурион. По данным министерства здравоохранения Палестины, в результате авиаударов Израиля по сектору Газа погиб по меньшей мере 21 человек. Следует отметить, что палестино-израильского конфликт обострился после того, как в Восточном Иерусалиме по решению израильского суда начали выселять нескольких арабских семей.

Persons: Яир Ревиво, Ревиво, Биньямин Нетаньяху, Аурелиу Чокой, Чокой Organizations: ХАМАС, РБК, Армия обороны Locations: тельавив, БеэрШева, БенГурион, Лод, ТельАвива, Израиль, Газа, Палестина, Газ, Восточный Иерусалим, Евросоюз, США, Россия, Турция, Иерусалим, Молдова

☆ ХАМАС выпустило еще сотню ракет по Израилю
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-12 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Палестинцы произвели еще более крупную атаку на израильскую столицу в ответ на разрушенные высотки в Газе. В ответ на обстрел израильской армией высотных домов в секторе Газа палестинцы в ночь на среду, 12 мая, запустили в сторону столицы еврейского государства Тель-Авива и других городов около 350 ракет, информирует газета The Times of Israel. Отмечается, что кроме столицы, под обстрел попали также ее пригород и город Беэр-Шева на юге Израиля, на который пришлось около 100 ракет. Израильские военные продолжили наносить ответные удары по ключевым военным объектам боевиков в секторе Газа. Напомним, это вторая с вечера крупная атака сектора Газа, направленная на израильскую столицу.

Persons: Dunya Al Watan Organizations: тельавива, эльджаухар Locations: Israel, Палестинцы, Газа, ТельАвива, БеэрШева, Израиль, Лод, тельавив, Ашкелоне

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