UNRWA warns of ‘apocalyptic’ conditions as Israeli airstrikes target aid, refugee camps, kill 58
The latest bloodshed came despite growing optimism that negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal might finally succeed, with...Geostrategy
Syria rebel leader vows to pursue former officials for torture, war crimes
Syria's Islamist rebel leader on Tuesday vowed to pursue former senior government officials responsible for torture and war crimes, a...Geostrategy
Oman ruler visits Saudi Arabia in his first official overseas trip
Oman’s ruler Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said visited Saudi Arabia on Sunday on his first official overseas trip since assuming...Kurdish authorities in Syria slam UN aid crossing vote as unfair
UNSC unanimously approves an extension of humanitarian aid to a rebel-held part of Syria through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing from...Mercenaries: The sinister export from Colombia’s conflict
Some 26 Colombians have been accused of taking part in the pre-dawn murder of president Jovenel Moise Participation of Colombian...Jordan king, Israel president hold talks after water deal
Abdullah "stressed the importance of working towards a just and comprehensive peace" between Israel and the Palestinians Herzog was quoted...Iran railway company denies cyber attack
Iran's national railway company on Saturday denied having been hit by a cyber attack following reports of disruptions at train...US, Russia agree to continue UN aid access into Syria
Russia and the US described Friday's unanimous vote by the 15-member Security Council as an important moment The Security Council...Lebanon PM urges world to start aid as economy spirals
Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said the monetary aid other nations have promised should be sent now to...Three rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad: Iraqi army
A rocket attack at an airbase on Wednesday injured 2 personnel in Anbar A spate of recent attacks on US...Ethiopia’s disputed dam filling raises tension ahead of UN meeting
Security Council meeting was requested by Tunisia on behalf of Egypt and Sudan Tunisia has also submitted a draft resolution...Curbs, vaccination drive help GCC minimize COVID-19 impact
Strict restrictions and intensive vaccination drive help the region deal with the pandemic Massive drop in global oil demand and...