Archives for October, 2024

Biden, Netanyahu speak as Israel plans retaliation against Iran

The two leaders spoke as the region awaits the Israeli military's response to Iran's latest missile barrage.

United States

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd to partner on Africa route avoiding Red Sea

Gemini Cooperation will use the Cape of Good Hope network, which has been the alternative transit route for hundreds of vessels since the Houthis stepped up their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea in mid-November 2023.

Yemen

Iran FM in Saudi for talks on Gaza, Lebanon

Agence France-Presse

Braving war: Lebanon's 'badass' airline defies odds

Agence France-Presse

US warns Israel not to repeat Gaza destruction in Lebanon

Agence France-Presse

Paying out disaster relief before climate catastrophe strikes

Agence France-Presse

With EU funding, Tunisian farmer revives parched village

Agence France-Presse

Culture

What’s behind firing of Robert Saleh, NFL’s first Muslim, Lebanese head coach?

The New York Jets were performing poorly under the Lebanese American Saleh amid rumors of tensions with outspoken quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Lebanon

Syria says seven civilians killed in Israel Damascus strike

Agence France-Presse

Israeli defense minister postpones trip to Washington: Pentagon

Agence France-Presse

Pentagon confirms Israel defense chief Gallant's Washington visit postponed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nixed his defense chief's trip as Washington looks for leverage to restrain an Israeli retaliation against Iran that Biden administration officials fear could escalate into a regional war.

United States

War monitor says four dead in Israel Damascus strike

Agence France-Presse

Analysis

'Do not test our will,' Iran FM Araghchi warns Israel ahead of Saudi Arabia visit

Iran's foreign minister began a regional tour as Tehran prepared for a possible Israeli strike, with its Revolutionary Guard saying it had a wide range of plans in store for retaliation.

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Analysis

Erdogan accuses Israel of wanting to wage war on Turkey despite robust trade ties

These claims, which analysts have deemed absurd, are mainly aimed at appeasing his Islamist base and distracting the broader public from their economic woes.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Investors undeterred as Dubai’s real estate bubble risks increase in 2024

As players line up to capitalize on Dubai real estate, the city’s record-breaking boom stands out in annual UBS ranking of hot global property markets.

United Arab Emirates

Biden postpones Germany, Angola trips over Hurricane Milton

The White House cited the need to prepare for the "projected trajectory and strength of Hurricane Milton" as well as deal with the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

United States