Israel PM spurns global recognition of a Palestinian state
In a post in Hebrew on social media platform X, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish country will continue to oppose unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Such recognition, in his opinion, would offer an "enormous reward to unprecedented terrorism.Saudi hosts Arab diplomats for Gaza talks after Blinken tour
Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, has never recognised Israel, though officials were considering doing so before the Hamas' October 7 attack. Israeli ground offensive has killed at least 27,840 people, mostly women and children, according to the Gaza health ministry.Top diplomats of some OIC countries arrive in Russia, to discuss Gaza
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Palestine and the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have arrived here to discuss the Gaza Strip with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a diplomatic source told TASS. "They have arrived, the meeting will start...Iran and Russia diplomats hold discussions on BRICS
Tehran, Iran--Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats held talks in Tehran to discuss the BRICS group and its fields of activities in the spheres of trade, finance and economy. Mahdi Safari, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy hosted the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the country's special envoy for BRICS affairs...UN chief exhorts end to ‘godawful nightmare’ in Gaza
Antonio Guterres addressed a Cairo summit and pleaded for a "humanitarian ceasefire" in the war between Israel and Hamas fighters that has caused devastation in much of Gaza. He said the Palestinian enclave of 2.4 million people was living through a humanitarian catastrophe with thousands dead and more than a...Israeli minister’s historic address in Saudi Arabia marks diplomatic turning point
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a historic diplomatic event, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi delivered a speech in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, becoming the first Israeli politician to do so in a country that had no prior diplomatic ties with Israel, Jerusalem Post reported. “We greatly appreciate the tireless efforts...Iran denounces new Western sanctions on Amini death anniversary
Slamming the new sanctions imposed by the Western countries on the Islamic republic, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani termed them as "illegal and undiplomatic actions." The US, Britain and the EU announced new sanctions against many entities on the eve of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in...Quran set alight at protest outside Sweden parliament
Two men set the Quran alight outside parliament in Stockholm at a protest similar to previous ones that have sparked tensions between Sweden and Middle Eastern countries. Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem kicked and stomped on the Muslim holy book, then set its pages on fire before slamming it shut.Iranian nuke expert, EU officials review Tehran’s atomic program
A landmark deal in 2015, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), gave Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program to guarantee that Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon -- something it has always denied wanting to do.Indirect talks with US ongoing via Oman, says Iran
Iran said it has continued indirect negotiations with the Unites States through the Sultanate of Oman over its nuclear deal and a possible prisoner swap. Iran's nuclear program has long been the subject of scrutiny from Western powers, resulting in sanctions that have crippled the country's economy.Dubai Customs and New Zealand discuss boosting trade ties
Dubai, UAE-- Aiming to boost trade and economic cooperation with New Zealand, Dubai Customs held a meeting with diplomats and economists from there to explore potential for economic growth. Ahmed Mahboub Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs and CEO of Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, engaged with a delegation of...Iran expels four Azerbaijan diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Tehran, Iran -- Iran has expelled four Azerbaijani diplomats, state media reported Friday, saying the move was "in response" to Baku's expulsion of Iranian embassy staff in April after months of tensions. "Four diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, declared personae non gratae, were...Saudi evacuation party brings 65 Iranians from Sudan
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - The first Iranian evacuees to escape the Sudan conflict through Saudi Arabia arrived on Saturday in Jeddah, relieved that their country has settled its differences with the regional rival. The 65 Iranians were among about 1,900 people on the latest boat to arrive from Port Sudan as...Russia expels more than 20 officials from German embassy
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - The Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman on Saturday announced the expulsion of "more than 20" German diplomats as a retaliatory measure for "mass expulsion" of Russian embassy staff from Berlin. Maria Zakharova told state-run television Zvezda that Moscow had decided to expel "more than 20" diplomats. Her statement came...Kuwait renews support for peace initiative in Yemen
Kuwait has reiterated its support for a peaceful solution to the Yemeni conflict that can bring about peace and stability in the war-scarred country.Summit in UAE discusses global partnerships, prosperity
Over 200 senior officials convened in the "Ambassadors Forum", organized by the World Government Summit Organization in partnership with UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to rally for international partnerships.UN Security Council expresses concern over Gaza fighting
Diplomats at the UN Security Council have expressed concern at the situation in Gaza despite the tenuous truce between Islamic Jihad and Israel after three days of deadly fighting. Russian ambassador stressed the council is "deeply concern by this turn of events, which could lead to the resumption of a...Blinken and Lavrov hold ‘frank’ first talks since start of war
The top diplomats of the United States and Russia spoke Friday for the first time since the Ukraine war, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken describing a "frank" exchange as he pushed to free two Americans. Blinken initiated the call with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whom he had shunned a...Diplomats seek deal to keep critical Syria aid flowing
Diplomats at the United Nations held last-ditch discussions on extending Syrian cross-border aid Sunday, as residents of the country's rebel-held northwest feared life-saving supplies could soon halt. The aid delivery mechanism across Turkey's border into rebel-held Syria at the Bab al-Hawa crossing is the only way UN assistance can reach...Iran media reports arrest of several foreign diplomats
Iran's Revolutionary Guards arrested several foreign diplomats including a Briton, accusing them of "spying", the Fars news agency and state television said Wednesday.Yair Lapid says Iran wary of Israel’s alliance with Arab states
The deepening alliance between Israel and several Arab states "intimidates and deters" Iran, Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Monday as he hosted an unprecedented meeting with four Arab foreign ministers.Sanctions on Iran’s revolutionary guards to stay despite nuke deal: US
Iran has been engaged in negotiations to revive the accord with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia directly and the United States indirectly since April 2021.Taliban, Western envoys meet for Oslo talks
A Taliban delegation headed by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is meeting representatives of the US, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, the European Union, and Norway in their first visit to Europe after coming taking over to Afghanistan.Iran nuclear talks set for pause amid European ‘concern’
Negotiations in Vienna aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal are to be suspended Friday, Iranian media said, as European diplomats expressed "disappointment and concern" at the latest proposals from Iran. Iran said it has submitted two draft proposals for the nuclear agreement, which has been in tatters since the...UAE urges citizens to leave Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’
The move came a day after recalling its diplomats from Beirut over a Lebanese minister George Kordahi's remarks that Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen were "defending themselves... against an external aggression", sparking a diplomatic row.‘Havana’ syndrome imperils US diplomats
The mysterious affliction has brought severe headaches, nausea and possible brain damage to US diplomats has many officials convinced they are under sustained attack using electronic weapons. US embassy in Hanoi reported a possible case involving “acoustic incidents” there, forcing VP Harris to delay Vietnam trip for several hours.



























