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Analysis: Efforts to end Assad isolation gather speed after quake

Experts say many Arab governments see last month’s earthquake disaster as reason to deepen engagement with al-Assad.

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GCC Stresses Keenness on Consolidating Strategic Ties with Russia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov. Albudaiwi underscored the Gulf’s keenness on consolidating the strategic dialogue between the GCC and Russia in line with the memorandum of understanding they signed in 2011. The officials discussed…

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How will Raisi’s Beijing visit affect Iran-China ties?

Tehran wants to expand ties with its ‘strategic’ partner, but it faces serious hurdles.

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US, GCC Condemn Iran’s Destabilizing Policies

The United States and GCC member states have condemned Iran’s continued destabilizing policies, including its support for terrorism and the use of advanced missiles, cyber weapons, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their proliferation in the region and around the world. Iran and its proxies and partners have used these…

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GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

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Big Oil outspent climate groups by 27X

New research tracks how polluters spend their billions

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Life on Curtis Island alongside three liquefied natural gas plants

Curtis Island, in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, is a major habitat for vulnerable species. It is also home to three liquefied natural gas plants that export roughly five per cent of the world's LNG.

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Big Oil's trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing

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Iran’s Raisi leads large delegation in first state visit to China

Senior Iranian officials, including the central bank chief, accompany the Iranian president on the three-day visit.

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GCCIA Signs Contracts for Iraq Interconnection Project

The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) signed five contracts worth $220 million with the companies implementing the electricity interconnection project between the Gulf states and Iraq. The Authority will construct lines of 295 km from the al-Wafra station in Kuwait to the al-Faw station in southern Iraq to transfer…

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Qatar, Bahrain Agree in Riyadh to Resolve Pending Disputes

Qatar and Bahrain agreed on Tuesday to resolve pending disputes between them in line with the AlUla declaration that was reached in 2021. Qatari Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Bahraini FM Dr. Abdul Latif al-Zayani headed two delegations that met for talks…

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Labour accused of wasting taxpayers' money after failing to name candidate in by-election for second time

It's the second time it's happened in two years

Wales Online

GCC, OIC Chiefs Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has congratulated Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom’s selection as host of the Asian Nations Cup 2027. Albudaiwi expressed pride in the Kingdom, saying that hosting the Asian tournament is proof of Saudi Arabia’s ability to organize major international events.…

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Kuwait’s Al-Budaiwi Appointed as GCC’s 7th Secretary-General

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced the appointment of Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Kuwait’s ambassador to Washington, as the new Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as of Feb.

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Saudi FM Meets with Outgoing GCC Secretary-General

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday outgoing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Prince Faisal hailed Al-Hajraf's work throughout his tenure at the head of the GCC. He praised him on his strenuous efforts in supporting joint Gulf work, its…

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Gulf, Arab Countries Slam Attack on Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Tehran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people, calling for respecting diplomatic missions and the punishment of the perpetrators. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf slammed the attack,…

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Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

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Kuwait Crown Prince Hails Hajraf’s Role as GCC Secretary-General as Tenure Ends

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah held talks on Sunday with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr.

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GCC Condemns Israeli Official's Provocative Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyard

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr.

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The Global Economy Caught Between Wars and Geopolitical Conflicts

There is a saying, "When the US economy sneezes, the emerging markets get a cold." The global economy now may be more complex: it is more resilient in terms of where new economic growth emerges, but more vulnerable in terms of risk emanating from the United States, but also in…

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Islamic Countries Establish New Phase in Fighting Corruption

Sponsored by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states concluded a two-day meeting that included workshops and panel discussions in Jeddah. The meeting, held upon the invitation of Saudi Arabia, was attended by…

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China's increasing economic ties with the Gulf states are reducing the west's sway in the Middle East

At the end of November 2022, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak announced that the “golden era” between Great Britain and China was over. China may not have been too bothered by this news however, and has been busy making influential friends elsewhere.

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GCC Expresses Solidarity with Jordan against Attempts to Destabilize it

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed on Monday its solidarity with Jordan against all attempts aimed at destabilizing it and undermining its security. GCC Secretary-General Dr.

Daily Record

Ice danger warnings as large-scale rescue operation saves swan from frozen Lanarkshire loch

The incident sparked widespread concern following reports that children had been spotted trying to get onto the ice

Newcastle Herald

Hunter can take 'lot more people': population of 950,000 by 2041

A key regional advocacy group says the Lower Hunter has "much more capacity for growth and heavy lifting" to accommodate population rises across Greater Sydney.

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