Edward Finkelstein

Israel is moving to take full control of Rafah, clearing the area and transforming it into a permanent security zone, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced today.

Europe and the United States could reach a "win-win" trade deal which could be beneficial to both parties, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview published late on Wednesday.

In a covert diplomatic maneuver, a senior envoy of Sudanese military ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan visited Israel last week, seeking to breathe new life into stalled normalization efforts and secure critical support as Sudan’s internal conflict deepens. 

The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing economic cooperation during the second session of the Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO), held in Abu Dhabi.

On Monday, the heads of six United Nations agencies issued a joint statement urging the urgent renewal of a ceasefire in Gaza, citing the collapse of humanitarian access and the devastating impact on civilians. 

The UAE’s tourism industry recorded remarkable growth in 2024, driven by strategic leadership, sustainable policies, and a robust vision for economic diversification, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Egypt on Sunday evening for a high-stakes two-day visit focused primarily on the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, according to the French presidency.