Rania Abushamala 25 July 2026•Update: 25 July 2026 UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese on Saturday described Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians across the occupied West Bank as “pogroms,” calling for an immediate arms embargo and a halt to trade with Israel. “Pogroms against defenseless civilians all over the West Bank,…
In a significant development, four tankers in the Red Sea changed course on Wednesday, with two redirecting towards the Suez Canal. The move follows warnings from Yemen’s Houthi militia, urging ships to avoid Saudi Arabian ports amidst escalating tensions. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, raising concerns…
NEW DELHI : India and Israel concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held from 20 to 23 July 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. During the four-day negotiations, both sides held detailed discussions across all areas of the proposed Agreement and continued to make progress towards a…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 24. Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, transport, energy and industrial partnerships, during a phone call between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty. This was reflected in the statement by…
India and Israel have concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, making progress across key trade and investment issues. The proposed pact aims to boost bilateral trade, strengthen economic cooperation and deepen investment ties between the two strategic partners. Key Highlights India and Israel conclude the…
Houthis Red Sea threat enters a new phase, reshaping global trade and energy security The recent announcement by Yemen’s Houthi movement of what it calls a “naval blockade” in the Red Sea marks a significant escalation in one of the world’s most strategically important maritime regions. Although the number of high-profile missile and drone attacks…
The proposed free trade agreement between India and Israel covers multiple issues such as trade in goods and services, rules of origin, technical barriers, intellectual property rights, customs procedures and trade facilitations. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The second round of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Israel covering…
President of the United States Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a potentially much larger military attack following strikes by Iran-aligned Houthi forces on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating fears that the widening Middle East conflict could further disrupt global energy supplies and international shipping. Trump said Iran and its Houthi allies…
India and Israel have completed the second round of negotiations for their proposed Free Trade Agreement, with officials from both countries discussing a wide range of trade rules and market-access issues in New Delhi from 20 to 23 July. The four-day talks were held at Vanijya Bhawan and focused on shaping an agreement that can…
0 US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The current geopolitical and economic pressures on the United States, Israel, and Iran keep changing the dynamics of world geopolitics and economics with the increase in military operations in the region, the problems surrounding maritime security and energy sources have become a source of concern. In addition, amid all…
