Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Middle East

April 19, 2024

Hamas-Israel War: UN appeals for restraint in Middle East

“Ending the hostilities in Gaza would significantly defuse tensions across the region,” Mr Guterres said.

António Guterres
April 16, 2024

Mexican president calls for peace amid Iran-Israel showdown   

Mr Obrador appealed to Israel to let things remain as they are for them not to escalate the conflict.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
April 14, 2024

Israel-Iran Conflict: Impunity for unlawful acts fuelling war, injustice, South Africa says

South Africa emphasises that all parties must exercise the utmost restraint and avoid any act that would escalate tensions in a particularly fragile region.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Ebrahim Raisi
April 8, 2024

Germany deploys another military aircraft for Gaza aid

The aircraft departed the Wunstorf air base in northern Germany on Monday morning, an air force spokesman said.

GAZA STRIP IN RUINS
March 19, 2024

Flutterwave named ‘Most Innovative Company’ in Europe, Middle East, Africa

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been ranked No. 1 in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company for Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2024.

Flutterwave
March 12, 2024

NUJ president urges Nigerians to support FG in fight against insecurity

Mr Isiguzo said Nigeria was not the worst globally in terms of insecurity.

NUJ/NIPR logos
February 21, 2024

German foreign minister says Putin to be held accountable at G20

“If Vladimir Putin believes that after two years, the world would forget who is responsible for the war in Ukraine,” said Ms Baerbock.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Credit: BBC)
February 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia’s digital encyclopaedia to showcase kingdom’s culture, heritage

Saudipedia aims to become the primary source of information about the leadership.

Saudi Arabia flag
January 31, 2024

NGO alarmed over alleged participation of UNRWA employees in Gaza war

About 12 countries have temporarily halted their funding of UNRWA due to the allegation.

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January 18, 2024

Prime Video reduces funding in Africa, Middle East; to focus on European originals

Despite Prime Video maintaining its presence in these regions, it anticipates implementing staff reductions within local teams.

Prime Video