Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
March 2019
At least 35 people have died due to flooding in Afghanistan
Severe flooding in Afghanistan has led to at least 35 fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure, particularly in Faryab, Herat, Badghis, and Balkh provinces. The…
U.S. Halts Aid to Three Central American Countries Due to Migrants
The Trump administration is cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras due to their failure to curb illegal migration to the U.S. This decision…
Egyptian Delegation Negotiates with Israel and Hamas for Ceasefire Implementation
An Egyptian delegation is mediating between Israel and Hamas to negotiate a new ceasefire as tensions rise ahead of a planned large protest by Hamas…
Benny Gantz: I Will Not Hesitate to Use Force Against Iran if Necessary
Benny Gantz, a key political rival to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, expressed a strong stance against Iran, stating he would not hesitate to use military…
Pompeo Congratulates 'U.S. Army, Syrian Democratic Forces, and Coalition' Following ISIS Defeat
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated the U.S. military and Syrian Democratic Forces for liberating Iraq and Syria from ISIS. The announcement follows President…
170 People Killed in Nowruz Accidents
In the past week, 170 people have died in road accidents in Iran, with significant increases in casualties compared to previous years. Officials attribute the…
Arab League and Turkey Call Trump's Position on Golan Heights 'Illegal'
The Arab League and Turkey condemned Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as illegal, reaffirming support for Syria's claims. This situation highlights…
The U.S. May Refuse to Deliver F-35 Fighters to Turkey
The U.S. is considering halting the delivery of F-35 fighters to Turkey due to Ankara's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, which the…
New Year Messages from the UN Secretary-General, Iranian Officials, and Global Leaders
Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Khamenei and President Rouhani, issued Nowruz messages emphasizing economic challenges and the importance of production. Global leaders like UN Secretary-General Guterres…
New Year Messages from the President and Secretary of State of the United States
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued Nowruz messages expressing solidarity with the Iranian people and condemning the Iranian government. They…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Reports the Release of Four 'Kidnapped' Border Guards
Iran's Foreign Ministry announced the release of four border guards kidnapped in 2018, thanking Pakistan for its role in the operation. Six other guards remain…
Continued Verbal Conflict Between Erdogan and Netanyahu and His Son
The verbal conflict between Turkish President Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has escalated, involving Netanyahu's son, Yair. Erdogan compared Yair to a terrorist, while…
Ehud Barak's Mobile Phone and Computer Hacked and Sold to Iran
Ehud Barak's phone and computer were reportedly hacked and sold to Iran, as confirmed by Israeli security officials. This incident raises concerns about security and…
New Zealand Prime Minister: I Will Not Even Speak the Name of This Terrorist
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned the Christchurch mosque attacker, stating she would not name him to prevent him from gaining notoriety. She announced…
Ferdowsipour: The Director of Channel Three Removed Program 90 from Tonight's Broadcast Schedule
Adel Ferdowsipour's Program 90 was removed from the broadcast schedule by the director of Channel Three, despite recent accolades for the show. There are conflicting…
New Zealand Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Agreement to Reform Gun Laws
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced plans to reform gun laws following the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 people. The attacker, Brenton Tarrant,…
Netanyahu Accuses Rivals of Receiving Iranian Support
Benjamin Netanyahu accused his political rivals, Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, of receiving support from Iran, following claims that Gantz's phone was hacked. General Moshe…
Pompeo Says the U.S. Wants to Continue Negotiations with North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed the desire to continue negotiations with North Korea, expecting its leader to uphold commitments against nuclear tests. However,…
Recent Polls in Israel: Gantz Leads, but Netanyahu Remains the Likely Next Prime Minister
Recent polls show Benny Gantz's coalition leading in potential seats, but Benjamin Netanyahu is still favored to remain Prime Minister due to the strength of…
Israeli Media: Iran Has Hacked Netanyahu's Rival's Phone
Israeli media reported that senior Shin Bet officials informed General Benny Gantz that Iranian hackers have compromised his mobile phone, raising concerns about potential exploitation…
Investigation Begins into Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash in France
An Ethiopian Airlines plane crash in France has led to investigations starting on March 15, with 157 fatalities reported. The incident has caused global concern…
U.S. Senate Rejects Emergency Status for Border Wall Construction
The U.S. Senate voted to end the emergency status declared by President Trump for border wall construction, with 12 Republican senators joining Democrats in the…
Is the 'Oneness of God' in Conflict with Tolerance and Pluralism?
The article discusses the relationship between monotheism and tolerance, featuring insights from philosophers Soroush Dabagh and Mehdi Jalali Tehrani. They debate whether the evolution from…
The World Wide Web Turns 30: What Did We Want and What Happened?
Tim Berners-Lee marked the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, expressing concerns over hate speech, privacy issues, and state-sponsored hacking. He advocates for a…
UN Reporter: Crackdown in Iran Has Intensified
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran, Javaid Rehman, has reported an intensification of government repression against human rights activists, particularly targeting lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who…
Negative Reaction to Netanyahu's Comment on Israel as a Country for Jews: From the President to Wonder Woman
In the lead-up to the Israeli elections, Netanyahu's assertion that Israel is a country solely for Jews has sparked backlash from various figures, including the…
Conflicting Reports on New Sentence for Nasrin Sotoudeh; Reza Khandan: 38 Years, Judge Moqiseh: 7 Years
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Nasrin Sotoudeh's prison sentence, with her husband claiming a total of 38 years and 148 lashes, while a judge states…
Khamenei's Representative: Iranian Graduates Should Not Return to the Country to Avoid Disappointment
Abu Muhammad Mortezavi, a representative of Khamenei, advised Iranian graduates abroad to remain in their host countries to avoid disappointment in Iran's job market. He…
Ethiopian Passenger Plane Crash Leaves 157 Dead
An Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all 157 people on board, including passengers from 33 countries. The…
Trump's Reaction to the Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism in the U.S. House of Representatives
Donald Trump criticized the U.S. House of Representatives' resolution condemning anti-Semitism, labeling the Democratic Party as anti-Jew and anti-Israel. The resolution, initially aimed at addressing…
John Bolton: Trump Welcomes Further Negotiations with North Korea
John Bolton announced that Trump is open to further negotiations with North Korea regarding denuclearization but would be disappointed by reports of missile activity. South…
Turkish Interior Minister Announces Joint Operations with Iran Against Kurdish Groups
Turkey's Interior Minister announced a joint operation with Iran against the PKK, a Kurdish militant group considered terrorist by Turkey and the West. This collaboration…
Suicide Attacks in Jalalabad, Afghanistan Leave at Least 17 Dead
A suicide attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, has resulted in at least 17 deaths, primarily among construction workers. The Taliban and ISIS are active in the…
The Nobel Academy Will Award Two Literature Prizes in 2019
The Swedish Academy will announce both the 2018 and 2019 Nobel Prizes in Literature in October 2019, following a scandal that led to the cancellation…
Vatican to Reveal Secrets of World War II?
Pope Francis announced the opening of Vatican archives from the papacy of Pius XII, which may clarify the Church's actions during World War II, especially…
Opposing Senators Likely to Achieve Sufficient Votes Against Emergency Declaration at the Mexico Border
The U.S. Senate is likely to gather enough votes to oppose President Trump's emergency declaration for funding the border wall, with Republican Senator Rand Paul…
Ali Larijani's Reaction to Nobakht's Letter: 'He Has No Right to Say Such a Thing'
Ali Larijani criticized the head of the Planning and Budget Organization for claiming the government's salary increase decision is impractical. This controversy arises as the…
Approval of the 98 Budget in Parliament; Government's Protest Against the 400,000 Toman Salary Increase
The Iranian parliament approved the 98 budget, including a controversial 400,000 Toman salary increase for government employees, which the government claims it cannot fund. This…
The United States Imposes New Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on six Venezuelan officials for blocking humanitarian aid, amid a severe economic crisis in Venezuela. Nicolás Maduro's regime is…