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Exclusive: AP granted rare access to European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Exclusive: AP granted rare access to European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden and threatening vital shipping lanes

MENA2050 Proposes Governance Framework for India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

MENA2050 Proposes Governance Framework for India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

MENA2050 has released a comprehensive policy paper detailing a proposed governance framework for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The paper outlines a model Framework Agreement for establishing the IMEC Organization, designed to manage the corridor's development, operation, financing, security, resilience, and enlargement. This framework addresses the inter-regional scope of IMEC, its segment-based structure, and the participation of regional economic integration organizations like the European Union. Key elements include the establishment of an IMEC Summit for strategic direction, a Council of Ministers for policy determination, an Executive Committee for implementation, and a Permanent Secretariat for administrative functions. The proposal also includes provisions for a Business Council and a Civil Society Council to ensure stakeholder engagement, and outlines mechanisms for trade and transit facilitation, technical standards harmonization, digital and data governance, and safety an...

India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock

India garment makers rethink reliance on US after tariff shock

RANCHI, India, Nov 11 (Reuters) - At Orient Craft’s factory in Ranchi, hundreds of women stitch dresses, shirts and children's clothing for British retailers Next and Marks & Spencer. Not long ago, most of Orient Craft's output would have gone to the US.

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices slid about 2% to fresh two-month lows on Tuesday after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of additional Middle East supply disruptions.

Exclusive: AP joins EU naval patrol as piracy rebounds amid regional conflicts

Exclusive: AP joins EU naval patrol as piracy rebounds amid regional conflicts

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden, threatening vital shipping lanes

Exclusive: AP joins European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Exclusive: AP joins European Union naval patrol fighting piracy in the Gulf of Aden

Piracy is rising in the Gulf of Aden, threatening vital shipping lanes

Past talks involving Russia and Ukraine have yielded little progress toward peace

Past talks involving Russia and Ukraine have yielded little progress toward peace

Negotiators from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks aimed at trying to end Russia's 4 1/2-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine

India Offers Mediation to Unblock Black Sea Grain Corridor Amidst Ongoing Conflict

India Offers Mediation to Unblock Black Sea Grain Corridor Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that India is prepared to act as a mediator in establishing food corridors in the Black Sea. This development follows a phone conversation between Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During their discussion, Zelenskyy briefed Modi on the diplomatic situation and Ukraine's preparations for upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi. He emphasized Ukraine's constructive approach and called for Russia to demonstrate a similar readiness for de-escalation. The conversation also focused on Russia's blocking of grain exports via the Black Sea, which Zelenskyy stated is negatively impacting hundreds of millions globally. Modi has previously urged Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Both leaders agreed that their respective teams would maintain contact on these and other bilateral issues. This offer from India builds on earlier diplomatic initiatives, with India having previously offered to mediate efforts to end the conflict.

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

COP31 summit leaders urge crisis-wracked world to move faster on climate

By Simon Jessop and Tuvan Gumrukcu ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Leaders of COP31 urged the world to accelerate the fight against global warming as they began their annual UN climate conference in Turkey on Monday against a backdrop of rising temperatures and worsening climate-driven disasters.

Syria and Jordan Strengthen Economic and Security Ties with 11 New Agreements

Syria and Jordan Strengthen Economic and Security Ties with 11 New Agreements

Syria and Jordan have signed 11 new cooperation agreements and documents, aiming to deepen economic ties and strengthen security coordination. The agreements, covering sectors such as transport, trade, and investment, were announced at the conclusion of the third session of the Syrian-Jordanian Higher Coordination Council in Damascus. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held a joint press conference, emphasizing the improved relations between the two countries. Al-Shaibani noted that bilateral trade had nearly tripled over the past year, reaching $330 million, and highlighted Jordan as Syria’s leading economic partner. The new agreements include a memorandum of understanding on railway connectivity, aiming to create a regional transport corridor linking Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria with Turkey. Other cooperation documents address cloud seeding, food security, investment, civil aviation, and academic exchanges. The two cou...

Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran