Jordan
Jordan seeks more coordination with Russia to bring stability to southern Syria | Reuters
Jordan and Russia have agreed to step up coordination in tackling instability in southern Syria, which Amman blames on Iran-linked militias and multi-billion dollar drug smuggling across its border, Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday.
The Muslim World
Pakistan's Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting | Reuters
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday he would resume his protest march to Islamabad after recovering from an assassination attempt, as his supporters staged nationwide protests that blocked major roads.
Saudi wealth fund sets up electric car joint venture with Foxconn | Reuters
Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth said on Thursday it will make electric cars in the kingdom under a joint venture with Apple supplier Foxconn as part of a push to build new industries and lessen dependence on oil.
Crown Prince delivers Jordan’s address at Arab Summit in Algeria | Jordan Times
Duty of Arab states to step up efforts in order to resume peace process, support PalestiniansPolitical solution that encompasses all components of the Syrian people is only solution to crisisStability and security of Iraq is key to region’s stability and securityFood security, as well as energy and water resources, is now at the forefront of global challengesAMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Wednesday headed Jordan’s delegation at the 31st Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at
Analysis: Arabs view revived Netanyahu with concern but as balance against Iran | Reuters
Benjamin Netanyahu's likely return to power will fuel concern about deepening tensions with Arab neighbours, but Gulf states which forged ties with Israel under his leadership will see him as a regional balance against Iranian power.
Threat of Iran Attack Has Eased, U.S. and Persian Gulf Officials Say - WSJ
The new assessment comes days after Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Washington indicating an imminent strike.
Ethiopian govt, Tigray agree to end fighting after 2 years | AP News
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Ethiopia’s warring sides agreed Wednesday to a permanent cessation of hostilities in a conflict believed to have killed hundreds of thousands, but enormous challenges lie ahead, including getting all parties to lay down arms or withdraw.
In Bahrain, pope speaks out against death penalty and discrimination | Reuters
Pope Francis spoke against the death penalty on Thursday at the start of a trip to Bahrain where the Shi'ite Muslim opposition accuse the Sunni monarchy of overseeing human rights abuses and families of death row inmates had sought help from the pontiff.
General News
Medvedev says Russia is fighting a sacred battle against Satan | Reuters
In a message marking Russia's Day of National Unity, Medvedev said the task of the fatherland was to "stop the supreme ruler of Hell, whatever name he uses - Satan, Lucifer or Iblis".