‘Enough’: Israeli protesters demand Gaza truce
Large protests, also demanding elections, have taken place across Israel's commercial hub every Saturday night, with smaller ones throughout the...Geostrategy
Reformist faces ultraconservative as Iran votes for president
In a contest between reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the election comes amid heightened regional tensionGeostrategy
Israel must be held accountable for its actions, says Palestinian PM
DOHA, QATAR - Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh called for holding Israel accountable, imposing sanctions and not allowing it...The Palestinian PM denounced Washington’s use of veto against a UN draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
He said that there is an urgent need for a comprehensive political solution that would end the suffering of the Palestinians.
Saudis, Iraq stand firm as COP28 mulls phase-out of fossil fuels
With less than 48 hours left before the conference's official end, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber invited ministers to give...The European Union and members of Pacific islands states threatened by rising seas reiterated their calls for a phase-out of fossil fuels.
A Saudi official told the COP28 majlis that Riyadh's "perspectives and concerns" must be taken into account.
Russia’s Putin offers assistance in Gaza Strip de-escalation
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered assistance in helping to deescalate the tense situation in the Gaza...This offer was made during a telephonic conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The two leaders discussed continued cooperation regarding the evacuation of Russian nationals and family members from the region.
UN agency chief says Israel trying to force Gazans into Egypt
"The United Nations and several member states, including the US, have firmly rejected forcibly displacing Gazans out of the Gaza...The widespread destruction in the Palestinian territory's north and the resulting displacements were "the first stage of such a scenario", he added
"If this path continues, leading to what many are already calling a second Nakba, Gaza will not be a land for Palestinians anymore," Lazzarini said.
Efforts ongoing to renew Israel-Hamas truce, says Qatar
DOHA, QATAR - Mediation efforts are continuing to secure a new Gaza ceasefire despite ongoing Israeli bombardment that is "narrowing the...Qatar was a key mediator in negotiations that resulted in a seven-day truce, which saw scores of Israeli hostages exchanged for Palestinian civilians.
The United Nations Secretary-General had convened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after two months of fighting in Gaza.
COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber warns ‘failure is not an option’
With the conference in Dubai due to officially end on Tuesday, COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber urged the nearly 200...What we are after is the common good. What we're after is what is in the best interest of everyone, everywhere," he said.
Jaber spoke ahead of a "majlis", a traditional Emirati assembly where people sit in a circle and try to resolve differences, which he organized in an effort to find a deal.
UN Security Council ‘paralyzed’ over Gaza: UN chief
Antonio Guterres had convened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after two months of fighting in Gaza. He...Guterres said the council was "paralyzed by geostrategic divisions"
He said the body's authority and credibility were undermined by its delayed response to conflict
Syria strikes kill 6 civilians in rebel bastion: monitor
On Friday, it said 11 pro-government forces and five HTS fighters had been killed after the jihadists launched an attack...Six civilians, "including two children and a woman", were killed in Idlib and Sarmin, while 25 others were wounded in the strikes in various areas of Idlib province
Government forces fired "more than 35 missiles" during the bombardment, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain based war monitor
Protestors demand end of fossil fuels, Gaza war at COP28
The demonstrators chanted "Climate justice!" and "Ceasefire now!" as they held pro-environment banners painted in the colors of the Palestinian...The 'Blue Zone' where the COP28 talks are taking place is currently under UN control.
At least 17,490 people, mostly women and children, have been killed in Israeli attacks
Yemen’s Houthi rebels threaten Israel-bound Red Sea ships
The latest warning comes amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and surrounding waters following a series of maritime attacks...Yemen's Houthis have recently attacked ships they claim have direct links to Israel, but their latest threat expands the scope of their targets
Israel's national security adviser said his country would not accept the "naval siege noting Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Joe Biden to address the situation