Tag: Asia
Washington, Jerusalem divided on latter’s role in new ‘economic corridor’
The Biden administration announced what it called a “landmark” economic corridor between India, the Middle East and Europe at the G20 summit in New Delhi on Sept. 9.
The corridor will “stimulate economic development through...
Israel and Japan take first steps toward free trade agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid agreed on Tuesday to move toward signing a free trade agreement with Japan.
An FTA between the two countries will mean “discounts for products and goods from Japan for the...
Israel requests Saudi Arabia allow direct flights for Muslim pilgrims
Israel’s Regional Cooperation Minister, Esawi Frej, said on Thursday that he asked Saudi Arabia to allow direct flights from Israel for Muslim pilgrims.
It comes as U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East...
More than 20 Israelis suspected of selling missiles to unnamed Asian country
More than 20 Israeli citizens have been investigated on suspicion of illegally developing, manufacturing, testing and selling loitering munitions to an unnamed Asian country, the Shin Bet revealed on Thursday.
The individuals involved, who include...
Israel and Bhutan establish diplomatic relations
Israel and the Kingdom of Bhutan established full diplomatic relations on Saturday, in the latest of a series of normalization deals to be signed by the Jewish state.
“The circle of those who recognize Israel...