Daily Monitor

February 11, 2019

Russia, Turkey agree to ‘take decisive measures…

Defence ministers meet amid calls from Moscow for Ankara to do more to remove hard-line fighters from the province.
February 17, 2019

There are 40 days until Brexit.

Britain is expected to leave the EU on March 29 and is yet to agree a deal with the bloc on the terms of its withdrawal.
February 17, 2019

Saudi Arabia signs $20bn in deals with Pakistan

Saudi Arabia has pledged investment deals worth $20bn (£15.5bn) with Pakistan which is seeking to bolster its fragile economy.
February 17, 2019

Kazakhstan and Marshall Islands establish diplo…

A joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of the Marshall Islands was signed this week in New York by the permanent representatives of the two states to the UN, Kairat Umarov and Amatlain Elizabeth Kabua. The document entered into force after the signing.
February 18, 2019

Kazakhstan strongly condemns terrorist act in …

"The Republic of Kazakhstan strongly condemns the terrorist act in Pulwama district, which resulted in the death and injuries of a large number of soldiers and civilians.
February 18, 2019

The Syrians returning home after years of …

After years of people fleeing Syria and its civil war, there are now long queues to enter the country each day. Jordan opened its Jaber border crossing last October after Syrian government troops defeated rebels who had controlled the other side.
February 18, 2019

Asian shares near four-month high, buoyed by …

Asian shares hovered near four-month highs on Tuesday, supported by hopes that Sino-U.S. trade talks were making progress and expectations of policy stimulus from central banks.
February 21, 2019

China sketch outlines of deal to end trade war

The United States and China have started to outline commitments in principle on the stickiest issues in their trade dispute, marking the most significant progress yet toward ending a seven-month trade war, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
February 21, 2019

Kazakh President,King of Saudi Arabia had telep…

Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a telephone conversation with King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Akorda press service says.
February 21, 2019

China walks Saudi-Iran tightrope as MBS visits

After Pakistan and India trips, Saudi crown prince begins China visit focused on energy and regional economic deals.