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Iran, Russia link banking systems, allowing Iranian bank cards in Russia to bypass sanctions
Iranian banks have been excluded from SWIFT since 2018, limiting their access to global financial transactions
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MBS urges Israel to respect Iran's sovereignty at Arab summit
Saudi Arabia, Iran have maintained high-level contact to contain the Gaza war following Hamas' Oct 7 attack on Israel
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Saudi Arabia demands immediate ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon
Crown Prince MBS reaffirms support to overcome humanitarian impact of ongoing Israeli aggression at Arab League summit
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Russia dismisses claim of Putin-Trump call, says no signs of dialogue from West
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied the report, telling journalists it was “false”.
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Mauritius votes in scandal-hit elections
Mauritius held a tense election amid political scandals and economic concerns, following Chagos sovereignty deal.
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Saudi army chief in Iran on rare visit
Saudi military chief visits Tehran for talks on defense cooperation, including potential naval exercises.
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon
Spokesperson says Israeli PM greenlighted pager operation in Lebanon
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2024 'virtually certain' to be hottest year on record: EU monitor
2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, with temperatures surpassing 1.5°C, urging stronger climate action.