MYSTERIOUS: 6 | Mind Blowing Facts

Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations

The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’.

Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025

Malaysia looks to help standardize the halal economy as Southeast Asia and the Middle East build new ‘smart partnerships’

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said ASEAN has agreed in-principle to have a common halal logo across the region.

Fortune · May 28, 2025

Beijing’s No. 2 wants companies to ‘fully share’ in China’s development

“China stands ready … to embrace greater openness and cooperation,” Premier Li Qiang said at Fortune’s ASEAN-GCC-China Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur.

Fortune · May 27, 2025

Trump mocks France over World War II victory celebrations in Qatar army speech

Trump lamented the US's lack of WWII victory celebrations, praised its role in the war, and asked Qatar for help with Iran during his Middle East visit.

Euronews · May 15, 2025

Trump meets Syria’s 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus

The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn for Syria as it attempts to chart a new course after 50 years of al-Assad dynasty's rule.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Trump Departs Saudi Arabia After GCC Summit, Historic Syria Meeting, And Gaza Talks

On Tuesday, Trump was received with pageantry in Saudi Arabia at the start of his four-day Gulf tour.

International Business Times · May 14, 2025

What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know

The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025

Saudi Arabia slams Netanyahu’s suggestion it should host Palestinian state

The kingdom reiterated that ‘the Palestinian people have a right to their land’ and cannot be ‘expelled’.

Al Jazeera · Feb 9, 2025

Iconic Glasgow building could re-open soon as council 'in discussions'

Glasgow City Council is in talks to re-open an iconic building in the city centre, five years after it closed to the public.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

Syria FM says will visit Saudi Arabia in first official trip abroad

Visit comes as Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, Syria’s newly appointed foreign minister, meets GCC officials in Damascus.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024