COP28 to Reignite Global Climate Action, Says Chief General at World Economic Forum in Davos Majid Al Suwaidi, the head of COP28, has expressed his optimism that the upcoming event, scheduled to be held in Dubai Expo City in November and December this year, will yield significant results. This will be the second UN climate change conference in the Middle East, following COP27 in Egypt in November. Al Suwaidi emphasized the need for substantial progress and getting back on track in achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement. He highlighted the importance of uniting governments, the private sector, civil society,…
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COP28 is the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties, which is the main decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC was created to address the runaway threat of climate change. The Conference of the Parties (COP) is held annually to discuss and find solutions. Usually, the presidency and venue of the COP rotate between the five regions recognized by the United Nations; the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Central, Eastern and Western Europe, but this year COP28 is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 30 November to…
During Expedition 69, scheduled for April 28, Sultan AlNeyadi is set to become the first Arab astronaut to conduct a spacewalk on the International Space Station (ISS). The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that Sultan AlNeyadi will participate in the 262nd spacewalk on the ISS, making the United Arab Emirates the tenth nation to perform a spacewalk on the station. Selection for astronauts to conduct spacewalks is a rigorous process, based on their skills, experience, and adaptability to the challenges of space. They must demonstrate exceptional proficiency in various fields, including engineering, robotics, and life support systems. Spacewalks,…
Iranian media reported on Saturday that the head of the judiciary in Iran has threatened to prosecute women who appear in public unveiled “without mercy” in response to an increasing number of women breaking the dress code. The warning issued by Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei follows a statement on Thursday from the Interior Ministry that reaffirmed the government’s mandatory hijab law. According to a quote from one of the news websites, Ejei said, “Unveiling is tantamount to enmity with (our) values.” Those “who commit such peculiar demonstrations will be rebuffed” and will be “arraigned without leniency,” he said, without getting out…
People who are familiar with the transactions say that Qatari wealth funds have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Jared Kushner’s private equity firm. Qatar joins Saudi Arabia in supporting the venture that the son-in-law of former President Donald J. Trump started when he left the White House.The continued efforts of Mr. Trump and his aides and allies to profit from the close ties they built with the Arab world during his presidency and the desire of leaders in the region to maintain good relations with Mr. Kushner as his father-in-law seeks the presidency again are reflected in the…
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged Friday with corruption and money-laundering, making him Malaysia’s second former leader to be indicted after leaving office. Muhyiddin, 75, pleaded innocent to four charges of abusing his power to obtain 232.5 million ringgit ($51.4 million) in bribes for his party and two charges of money-laundering involving 195 million ringgit ($43 million). His party said he is expected to face an additional charge Monday. Muhyiddin vowed to clear his name, slamming the charges as an “evil slander” to embarrass him and crush his Islamic-dominated opposition ahead of state elections. He denied abusing his power to award contracts to…
The employer of a Filipino migrant worker who died at a World Cup training base last year has been charged with a crime by Qatari authorities. The worker, who will only be referred to as Alexander, fell while fixing a set of lights at the Sealine Beach resort, which hosted the Saudi Arabian national team during Qatar 2022. This incident is the subject of an investigation by Salam Petroleum. The case was brought to the attention of a court by the Qatari public prosecutor. It comes as a result of an earlier investigation into the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death,…
As Sweden’s attempt to join NATO has been stalled due to Turkish objections, the government proposed a new law to prohibit activities that support terrorist organizations.The law, which has been in the works for five years, will give the Nordic nation a new tool to counter any Turkish claims that it doesn’t do enough to fight terrorism. Throughout the months-long NATO enlargement process, Turkey has specifically opposed Sweden, though its demands have changed.The regulation necessities a close down from parliament before it can go into force on June 1 — soon after the Turkish races, which are viewed as a…
After the fatal drone attack on a U.S. base on Thursday, a U.S. official told that a U.S. service member was wounded in a series of new attacks on U.S. bases in Syria on Friday. According to U.S. officials, a suspected Iranian drone struck a coalition base in Syria on Thursday, killing a U.S. contractor and injuring five U.S. service members and a second U.S. contractor. Following that underlying assault, Safeguard Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a proclamation that U.S. Headquarters powers fought back with “accuracy airstrikes” against offices in eastern Syria utilized by bunches subsidiary with Iran’s Progressive Watchman.…
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, announced that Shaikh Abdullah Faisal, a convicted ISIS recruiter and marriage broker, was given a sentence of 18 years in state prison on Thursday.In a statement, District Attorney Bragg said, “Shaikh Faisal’s advocacy, recruitment, and provision of material support to ISIS helped the terrorist organization perform horrific acts, including the murder and kidnapping of innocent people.”Tragically, those who wish to harm this nation will continue to target Manhattan. Our office is prepared to continue combating terrorism, working with partners in federal and state law enforcement,” Bragg stated.Prosecutors called Faisal, 59, “one of the most…
