Saudi Arabia, Canada reestablish business council as ties warm Saudi Arabia and Canada resumed diplomatic relations last year following a row over Ottawa’s criticism of the treatment of women in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia
What is next at ICJ as South Africa opens Israeli genocide case? South African lawyers and legal experts presented to the International Court of Justice in the Hague their arguments, claiming that Israel is carrying out genocide against Gazan population. Israel
Analysis Could China’s COSCO halting ships to Israel spark crisis in Sino-Israeli relations? Experts see the move as part of Beijing's effort to echo what it sees as the voice of the global south regarding the war in Gaza. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Culture Gaza 100 days: Palestinian heritage, churches, mosques decimated by Israeli strikes Hundreds of heritage and other historical landmarks have been damaged in the ongoing Israeli offensive on Gaza. Palestine
How is Middle East reacting to South Africa's Gaza genocide ICJ case against Israel? Several Arab countries have publically announced their support for South Africa’s genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ. Palestine
China, Russia abstain as UN Security Council adopts resolution condemning Houthi attacks Attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels have caused major disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea. Legacy: Gulf
