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Putin Flaunts Alliance with Xi as ‘Dear Friends’ Meet in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin hosted his "dear friend" Xi Jinping for dinner in the Kremlin on Monday, showing off his relationship with his most powerful ally just days after an international court called for the Russian President's arrest for war crimes in Ukraine. Washington denounced Xi's visit, saying the timing showed Beijing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Aramco, DHL Announce End-to-End Procurement and Logistics Hub Joint Venture

Saudi Aramco and DHL Supply Chain have signed a shareholders’ agreement for a new Procurement and Logistics Hub in Saudi Arabia, to enhance supply chain efficiency and sustainability, Aramco said in a statement on Monday. According to Aramco, it would be the region’s first such hub catering to customers in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

China Says ICC Should Take a ‘Just Position’ Over Putin’s Arrest Warrant

China's foreign ministry said on Monday the International Criminal Court (ICC) should take a just position, in response to a question on ICC's decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin. China will continue to take an objective and just role in the Ukraine crisis, and play…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Economic Development in Iraq Requires Energy Transition

Iraq is one of the world’s largest energy exporters and has the potential to be a reliable global source for energy production and distribution, according to the Managing Director of Siemens Energy in the Middle East Dietmar Siersdorfer. The Middle Eastern country, however, faces many challenges to secure energy at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abu Al-Ragheb revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat, and for the first time, the behind-the-scenes dealings related to the build up of the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Jordan had repeatedly warned decision-makers in the West that chaos would reign in Iraq should the invasion…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Former French Ambassador to Asharq Al-Awsat: Washington Accused Us of Lying about WMD in Iraq

Former French Ambassador Maurice Gourdault-Montagne, who recently published a remarkable book entitled "The Others Don't Think Like Us," experienced the US invasion of Iraq "first hand." Gourdault-Montagne served as the diplomatic adviser to late French President Jacques Chirac and his representative at the G7 and G20 in the summer of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Algeria’s Arms Imports Drop by 58%

Algeria’s arms imports have drastically decreased since 2018, according to a study published recently by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The arms imports of Algeria dropped by 58 percent during the past four years. Algiers and Moscow have been preparing for a year a “strategic document” for cooperation.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Kuwait Oil Co Declares State of Emergency Due to Leak

Kuwait Oil Company on Monday declared a state of emergency due to an oil leak in the west of the country. Production was not affected because of the oil leak and there were no injuries reported, the company said in a statement.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Oil Falls More Than $2 on Banking Concerns, Likely Fed Rate Hike

Oil prices fell on Monday to their lowest in 15 months on concerns risks in the global banking sector may cause a recession that would lead fuel demand to decline and ahead of a potential hike in US interest rates this week. Brent crude futures for May settlement fell $2.32,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Medvedev: ICC's Decision on Putin Will Have Horrible Consequences

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russia President Vladimir Putin will have horrible consequences for international law. "They decided to try a president of ...

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023