Israel: Arab League secretary general accuses Israel of racism

As clashes between Palestinians and the Israeli forces continue, the secretary general of the Arab League Nabil al-Arabi urged the U.N and the international community to act against “aggressive and racist Israeli practices towards the Palestinian people.” Prime Minister Netanyahu Read more

Yemen: Houthis call for resumption of peace process

Stephane Dujarric, U.N Secretary General’s spokesperson, stated there are positive developments in Yemen as the Houthi Movement and their allies renew their determination to accept Resolution 2216 that was voted in April and commitment to the Muscat principles. The decision Read more

UN-Lebanon: factions’ participation in foreign wars threatens Lebanese stability

U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has warned that the peace and stability of Lebanon are threatened by the Lebanese factions participating in foreign wars in the Middle East. In a report to the Security Council on the implementation of UN Read more

Iran: Ayatollah ends all talks with U.S. to avoid its influence

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday warned against what he claimed to be Washington’s continuous effort to introduce and impose its views in his country in diverse sectors. Addressing the commanders and staff of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Read more

Indian Cipla & Biopharma Set up Joint Venture in Algeria

Pharmaceutical company Cipla, headquarted in Mumbai (India) and Biopharm SPA have agreed to set up a joint venture in Algeria to manufacture and market respiratory products. Cipla Ltd will hold a 40 per cent stake in the JV company while Read more

Iran to boost growth in MENA, IMF report

Iran is expected to play an important role in the economic growth of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with an increase in its oil exportation according to the semi-annual World Economic Outlook report released by the International Monetary Read more

Turkey frowns at Russia for second airspace violation

Russia’s military intervention in Syria is slowly straining diplomatic ties between Ankara and Moscow as the Russian Ambassador to Turkey was summoned for the second time, since the military operation began last week, to protest against the violation of its Read more