Israel furious as 3 European countries recognize Palestinian state
Israel reacted with fury after three European countries said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, more than seven months...Geostrategy
Iran media declares President Raisi dead, no official confirmation yet
"The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, had an accident while serving and performing his duty...Geostrategy
UAE, Israel eye trillion-dollar business
The UAE marks one year since normalising ties with Israel today as the leaders hope the Abraham Accords could reap...The economic benefits have come quickly for the UAE and Israel after the US-brokered Abraham Accords
Both have signed a series of deals ranging from tourism to aviation and financial services
Abu Dhabi crown prince, Macron discuss bilateral ties
The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, investment opportunities, economy and culture, as well as other vital sectors, to drive sustainable...The two leaders review regional developments, which is likely to include Afghanistan
The UAE has set up an air bridge to deliver tonnes of aid to Afghanistan
Blinken meeting Israel, Arab states on Abraham Accords anniversary
The virtual meeting of the US Secretary of State with his counterparts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and...The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab states in decades to normalize relations with Israel
It was followed by Bahrain and Morocco, the latter doing it when the US recognized its claim to Western Sahara
Hezbollah says Iran fuel will reach Lebanon Thursday to ease shortages
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has said that the first delivery of Iranian fuel would arrive Thursday in Lebanon to...Hassan Nasrallah said first shipload of fuel had reached the Syrian port of Banias.
Hezbollah said it wanted to distribute the Iranian fuel free of charge to state hospitals, nursing homes, orphanages and the Red Cross.
Bennett meets Sisi on first Egypt trip
Bennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countriesBennett said the meeting helped create "a foundation for deep ties in the future" between two countries
Bennett's visit came about 10 days after Abbas was in Cairo for talks with Sisi
Fintech and fighter jets: UAE-Israel ties bear fruit
On September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish stateOn September 15, 2020, the UAE became the first Gulf nation to establish formal relations with the Jewish state
The UAE and Israel have sought to emphasise the economic dividend offered by normalisation
Agreement with Iran ‘gives time to diplomacy’: IAEA
The deal struck with Iran on Sunday over access to surveillance equipment at Iranian nuclear facilities allows space for diplomatic...IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said "the most urgent issue" has been rectified by the deal.
Under a compromise deal, the monitoring equipment remains in the agency's custody but the data is in Iran's possession.
Iraq PM visits Iran to discuss economic relations, mutual interest
As Iran's neighbour to the west, Iraq has sought a mediating role between Tehran and Arab nations and since April,...Kadhemi is the first foreign leader to visit the ultra-conservative Raisi
Iraqi PM is likely to raise energy cooperation and Iranian-Saudi relations in the talks
Yemen: No end to war that has put million on brink of famine
Analysts say the balance has tilted in favour of the Huthi rebels against the Saudi-led military coalitionAnalysts say the balance has tilted in favour of the Huthi rebels against the Saudi-led military coalition
Riyadh has been leading the coalition on behalf of the Yemeni government since March 2015
Challenges ahead for Lebanon’s new government
Formed after 13 months of political deadlock, tackling the country's worst ever economic crisis ought to be the new government's...The Lebanese pound has lost more than 90 percent of its value to the dollar on the black market.
A big challenge will be holding 2022 parliamentary elections on time, as announced by prime minister Najib Mikati.
