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  • Iran planning to send missiles, drones to Russia for Ukraine war, officials say

    Iran is strengthening its commitment to supply arms for Russia’s assault on Ukraine, according to U.S. and allied security officials, secretly agreeing to send not only attack drones but also what some officials described as the first Iranian-made surface-to-surface missiles intended for use against Ukrainian cities and troop positions.

  • EU to slap human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine

    The European Union prepared to slap sanctions on Iran on Monday over a human rights crackdown and several ministers warned of separate, new sanctions if Tehran's involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine was proven. The EU ministers are set to impose travel bans and freeze the assets of some 15 Iranians involved in the government crackdown that began last month against demonstrators outraged by the death in police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

  • Ukraine thanks Saudi Arabia for UN vote against Russia annexations

    Ukraine’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia praised the Kingdom on Thursday for voting in favor of a UN resolution that condemned the purported Russian annexation of Ukrainian territories. Last month, Russia proclaimed its annexation of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine - Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia - after staging so-called referendums.

  • Gulf states back UN vote condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories

    Saudi Arabia, which the US has accused of siding with Russia over recent Opec+ oil production cuts, voted in favour of the resolution, as did the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. The decision to bring the matter before the assembly, where the 193 UN members have one vote each and no one has the power of veto, was made after Russia used its veto in a Security Council meeting on September 30 to block a similar proposal.

  • UN demands Russia reverse ‘illegal’ annexations in Ukraine

    The vote in the 193-member world body was 143-5 with 35 abstentions. It was the strongest support from the General Assembly for Ukraine and against Russia of the four resolutions it has approved since Russian troops invaded Ukraine Feb. 24.

  • IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war

    The 190-country lending agency forecast Tuesday that the global economy would eke out growth of just 2.7% next year, down from the 2.9% it had estimated in July. The IMF left unchanged its forecast for international growth this year — a modest 3.2%, a sharp deceleration from last year’s 6% expansion.

  • UK bans over 1,300 ‘violent’ English, Welsh fans from travelling to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

    British authorities have banned over 1,300 English and Wales supporters from travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Those prohibited from travelling have a previous record of soccer-related offences and causing disorder. The 1,308 supporters who have been classified under this criteria must surrender their passports to the police, starting Friday.

  • U.S. delivers angry rebuke of massive OPEC+ production cut

    It added that Biden had directed the Department of Energy to release another 10 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve next month. “In light of today’s action, the Biden Administration will also consult with Congress on additional tools and authorities to reduce OPEC’s control over energy prices,” the White House said.

  • Iran summons British envoy, alleging UK meddling in unrest

    Iran summoned Britain's ambassador for the second time since nationwide protests erupted last month, Iranian media reported on Wednesday, stepping up accusations of Western meddling in ongoing unrest sparked by a woman's death in police custody. Iran has accused foes including the United States of orchestrating the unrest, which marks the biggest challenge to the country's clerical rulers in years with protesters calling for the downfall of the Islamic Republic.

  • Saudi Arabia, UK explore increased trade, investment opportunities

    The Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Vincent Keaveny and Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih discussed the opportunities for increased trade and investment between the two countries in light of the ongoing UK-GCC free trade negotiations. “As part of the Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the country’s economy, London’s expertise opens up huge possibilities for closer partnership in services acting as a key enabler of diversification and source of funding,” Keaveny said after the meeting.