By Christina Abou Char In the world of delectable chocolates and sweet delights, a factory has carved a niche of its own in the heart of Jordan. Founded in 2009, Parfai Chocolates and Sweets is a dream realised by Hussam Samkari, a Syrian national who
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The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, and also comprising Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway and the US, welcome and endorse the Resource Mobilisation Plan for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Viet Nam.
Ratings agency S&P Global on Friday raised Greece’s local and foreign currency long-term issuer ratings
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of
The Trilateral Defense Committee of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan held its inaugural meeting in
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo arrived in Beijing with a dual mandate: sell more American
Niger’s junta, which seized power in a coup on July 26, said on Friday August
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will be traveling to Iraq this week to visit Baghdad Wednesday
Australia will spend US$833 million to boost its long-range strike capabilities as it finalised a
If diplomatic efforts fail, then military intervention by ECOWAS member states in Niger is likely
Israel ruled out on Sunday, August 13, 2023, the possibility of diplomatic representation in Jerusalem
Taiwan Vice President William Lai left for a trip to the United States, which China
On July 27, 2023 took place in Astana the so-called C5+1 Group meeting between representatives
India recently has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China
According to Interfax, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law on conducting an experiment
By Ben Winck* American workers have given up on quitting. Amid last month’s financial results
The United States Departments of Commerce (DoC) and Defense (DoD) have signed a Memorandum of
The 15-nation ECOWAS bloc’s response to the Sahel region’s seventh coup of recent years came as crowds
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four
Speaking to reporters in a joint press conference with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Ursula von
An initial agreement opens the road for Israel to become part of the U.S. Visa
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has appointed Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of the Republic
Britain on Sunday 16 July 2023 formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific
Issued by NATO Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North
General Dah Sidi Mohamed El Agheb, Commander of the Joint Military Academy of Mauritania, visited
NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Tom Goffus, reiterated NATO’s steadfast commitment to promote regional
A naval fleet of China’s armed forces arrived in Nigeria for a five-day visit, in
Late in the evening of Sunday June 18, 2023, the Israeli government announced that it
During his stay through Monday, he is expected to meet with Foreign Minister Qin Gang,
By Vassilis Kopsacheilis* Relations between Greeks and Egyptians are deeply rooted in history. Both are
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev is pressing ahead with $16.5 billion in claims against international
By Kate Lamb and Ananda Teresia A Reuters Story The “Dana Desa” village fund introduced
China “strongly opposes” NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China’s embassy to Norway said on
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced his new cabinet following his re-election in Türkiye’s May 28
OPEC and its allies are discussing deepening oil production cuts, possibly by as much as
In order to promote and strengthen shared values and common interests, the Governments of Mongolia,
By ANI UDZILAURI, First Secretary of the Embassy of Georgia in Greece. On May 26,
One of the major debates during Turkey’s presidential election is the return of the majority
An entire era, an important stage in the history of modern Azerbaijan, is associated with
Matteo Patrone, Vice President for Banking at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD),
The United States and Bahrain signed a Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement on September 13, 2023. The US Secretary Antony Blinken in his remarks
The Trilateral Defense Committee of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan held its inaugural meeting in Riyadh, according to the written statement made by the
Australia will spend US$833 million to boost its long-range strike capabilities as it finalised a deal to buy more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles
If diplomatic efforts fail, then military intervention by ECOWAS member states in Niger is likely to restore constitutional order and return the country’s president-elect
By Christina Abou Char In the world of delectable chocolates and sweet delights, a factory has carved a niche of its own in the heart of Jordan. Founded in 2009, Parfai Chocolates and Sweets is a dream realised by Hussam Samkari, a Syrian national who established himself
The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, and also comprising Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway and the US, welcome and endorse the Resource Mobilisation Plan for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Viet Nam. Today, the
Ratings agency S&P Global on Friday raised Greece’s local and foreign currency long-term issuer ratings to ‘BBB-/A-3’, with a stable outlook, citing stronger budgetary position. S&P said it expects budget surplus target to help in paring the country’s government debt, and added
The United States and Bahrain signed a Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement on September 13, 2023. The US Secretary Antony Blinken in his remarks pointed out that this Agreement deepens the two countries’ cooperation in three very important ways: This agreement is
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G20 summit in India. The leaders discussed ongoing and future economic cooperation initiatives, additional to opportunities to further increase German investment in Egypt, particularly in the
The Trilateral Defense Committee of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan held its inaugural meeting in Riyadh, according to the written statement made by the Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the statement, Deputy Defense Minister Celal Sami
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo arrived in Beijing with a dual mandate: sell more American goods and services to China and try to convince China’s leaders that the policies she’s in charge of aren’t meant to hobble their economy. As Bloomberg commentators
Niger’s junta, which seized power in a coup on July 26, said on Friday August 25, it has ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country within 48 hours, as relations between the West African country and its former colonial ruler
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will be traveling to Iraq this week to visit Baghdad Wednesday and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) capital Irbil Thursday. Fidan is scheduled to hold talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, and
Australia will spend US$833 million to boost its long-range strike capabilities as it finalised a deal to buy more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States, part of a wide-ranging defence shake-up. Australia will be only one of three nations
If diplomatic efforts fail, then military intervention by ECOWAS member states in Niger is likely to restore constitutional order and return the country’s president-elect Mohamed Bazoum to the presidency. This is the conclusion of the meeting held yesterday, Thursday, August 17, 2023,
Israel ruled out on Sunday, August 13, 2023, the possibility of diplomatic representation in Jerusalem for Palestine by the ambassador of Saudi Arabia in Jordan. Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Jordan Nayef Al-Sudairi has expanded his credentials to include consul general in Jerusalem
Taiwan Vice President William Lai left for a trip to the United States, which China has condemned and Taiwanese officials fear could prompt more Chinese military activity around the democratically governed island. Lai, the front-runner to become Taiwan’s president in elections in
On July 27, 2023 took place in Astana the so-called C5+1 Group meeting between representatives from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, and the United States to discuss developments regarding Afghanistan. The
India recently has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities. The measure comes amid tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours and as New Delhi aspires to modernise its armed forces with India-made drones
According to Interfax, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law on conducting an experiment to introduce Islamic banking in Russia in the period from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2025. The experiment will be conducted on the territory of Dagestan,
By Ben Winck* American workers have given up on quitting. Amid last month’s financial results from Wall Street was a warning from some firms that staff has not exited at the rate employers expected. The U.S. economy has weathered inflation without widespread
The United States Departments of Commerce (DoC) and Defense (DoD) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to expand collaboration to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor defense industrial base. The agreement will increase information sharing between the Departments to facilitate close coordination on
The 15-nation ECOWAS bloc’s response to the Sahel region’s seventh coup of recent years came as crowds in Niger’s capital Niamey burned French flags and stoned the former colonial power’s mission, drawing tear gas from police. At an emergency summit in Nigeria to discuss
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A330-200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defence capabilities. The
Speaking to reporters in a joint press conference with Chilean President Gabriel Boric, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission said the two parties reached an agreement to develop a strategic association to develop lithium and strengthen supply chains. Chile
An initial agreement opens the road for Israel to become part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The U.S. State Department announcement on the matter: “The United States welcomes Israel’s announcement today that it is changing travel procedures for U.S. citizens travelling
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has appointed Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco of the Republic of Panama, for an initial 4-year term as the next Secretary-General. Mr. Valesco will start his tenure as of 1 January 2024, subject to the Assembly’s approval.
Britain on Sunday 16 July 2023 formally signed the treaty to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact, becoming the first new country to take part since its inception in 2018 and opening the way for members to consider other applications including from
Issued by NATO Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Vilnius 11 July 2023 1. We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, bound by shared values of individual liberty,
General Dah Sidi Mohamed El Agheb, Commander of the Joint Military Academy of Mauritania, visited NATO Headquarters on 26 June 2023, where he met with several Allied representatives and members of NATO’s International Staff and International Military Staff, with whom he shared
NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Tom Goffus, reiterated NATO’s steadfast commitment to promote regional stability during a visit to Kosovo on 5 July 2023. Mr Goffus met with representatives of the Institutions in Kosovo, as well as with the Commander of
A naval fleet of China’s armed forces arrived in Nigeria for a five-day visit, in a rare visit of the Chinese navy to Africa’s Atlantic coast, where Beijing has long made efforts to grow its influence. The Chinese ambassador to Nigeria praised
Late in the evening of Sunday June 18, 2023, the Israeli government announced that it is initially positive to begin the exploitation of the Gaza Marine natural gas field, located offshore, about 30 km off the Gaza Strip. As a precondition, the
During his stay through Monday, he is expected to meet with Foreign Minister Qin Gang, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi and possibly President Xi Jinping, seeking to restore good communication between the US and China and ensure that the strategic competition between
By Vassilis Kopsacheilis* Relations between Greeks and Egyptians are deeply rooted in history. Both are great Civilizations that impacted the Mediterranean and for long periods of time co-existed under interdependence. Throughout this journey and until today, Greeks and Egyptians worked together, but
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Almasadam Satkaliyev is pressing ahead with $16.5 billion in claims against international oil companies over disputed project costs. The new claims are the latest in a string of disputes and settlements in recent years which saw international firms cede
By Kate Lamb and Ananda Teresia A Reuters Story The “Dana Desa” village fund introduced by President Joko Widodo in 2015 and valued at $4.7 billion this year has long been criticised as prone to corruption. Nowhere is the oversight of the
China “strongly opposes” NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China’s embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a recent visit to the Scandinavian country. “China urges NATO to stop stirring up regional conflicts
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced his new cabinet following his re-election in Türkiye’s May 28 runoff vote, with only two ministers retaining their seats. The head of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Hakan Fidan has replaced Mevlut Cavusoglu as Foreign Minister, while
OPEC and its allies are discussing deepening oil production cuts, possibly by as much as 1 million barrels per day, according to Reuters as oil prices fell towards $70 per barrel and market analysts spoke of a new supply glut. OPEC+, which
In order to promote and strengthen shared values and common interests, the Governments of Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and the United States held their first trilateral meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on May 30, 2023. The inaugural trilateral meeting between Mongolia, the
By ANI UDZILAURI, First Secretary of the Embassy of Georgia in Greece. On May 26, 1918, exactly 105 years ago, Georgia announced its independence. It was the first political step towards independence after the country’s whole century long colonial regime. The Georgian
One of the major debates during Turkey’s presidential election is the return of the majority of the Syrian refugees back to their country. Under a joint Turkish-Qatari initiative a total number of 240,000 houses will be constructed across the Idlib and Afrin
An entire era, an important stage in the history of modern Azerbaijan, is associated with the name and activities of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. Today’s success stories of independent Azerbaijan are due to his far-sighted strategy and efforts. The era of
Matteo Patrone, Vice President for Banking at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is set to visit Turkey from 22 to 26 July, and will be Mr Patrone’s first official visit to the country in his new role as EBRD Vice President.