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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

UK Suspends Arms Exports to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict; Pope Francis Promotes Interfaith Relations in Southeast Asia

UK suspends some arms exports to Israel amid Gaza conflict concerns.
The UK government has announced a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel, suspending 30 out of 350 licenses due to concerns over potential breaches of international humanitarian law amidst the Gaza conflict. Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized that this decision is based on risk assessment, not on determining guilt or innocence, while also urging for a ceasefire and expedited aid to Gaza.

Meanwhile, Pope Francis, at the age of 87, has embarked on a significant tour aiming to strengthen interfaith relations in Southeast Asia, starting with Indonesia. His tour, which also includes Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, is focused on promoting Islamic-Christian dialogue and addressing rising concerns about religious discrimination.

Speaking of significant developments, Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector has seen a $10.2 billion investment in early 2024, resulting in the issuance of 410 new industrial licenses and the creation of over 11,000 jobs. Despite rapid growth, challenges such as high-quality warehouse space remain, with international developers increasingly interested in bridging the supply gap.

In another important move, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has been actively rallying Arab and Islamic nations to halt Israeli hostilities against Palestinians, discussing recent developments and joint actions with several foreign ministers. This follows similar discussions with officials from Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Gambia aimed at establishing a secure Palestinian state.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Interior Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, has reaffirmed a tough stance on narcotics, launching the Rased Center for Cybersecurity Operations to combat drug threats. The initiative aims to protect the network and systems of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control from digital threats, enhancing ongoing security efforts against drug trafficking.

Finally, over in Turkiye, local authorities have arrested 15 members of the Turkish Youth Union for assaulting two US servicemen in Izmir. The swift response by local law enforcement, following an attack on the sailors then in civilian clothes, was acknowledged by the US embassy, highlighting gratitude for the rapid investigation by Turkish authorities.
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