European Commission views Trump's proposed 'reciprocal' trade policy as step in wrong direction

The European Commission viewed US President Donald Trump's proposed “reciprocal” trade policy as a step in the wrong direction, highlighting its commitment to an open and predictable global trading system that benefits all partners.In a statement today, the Commission said the EU maintains some of the low...
More than 120 armed conflicts rage across globe: ICRC

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, said that there are more than 120 active armed conflicts across various parts of the world, accompanied by extreme violence, widespread destruction, and restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.Speaking in con...
World Governments Summit to hold next edition from 3-5 February 2026

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the next edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will take place from 3rd to 5th February 2026. The sum...
Al Zeyoudi engages with senior officials, ministers to accelerate trade ties in high-potential markets

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials, ministers, and business leaders during the World Governments Summit, in which he underlined the UAE’s commitment to trade and innovation as key drivers of long-term, susta...
Paris conference calls for support for Syria’s political transition, security, stability

An international conference on Syria convened in Paris on Thursday evening, bringing together representatives from 20 countries, including G7 nations, as well as the European Union, the United Nations, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.The meeting was chaired by the French Minister fo...