Beijing has sought to boost its ties to the Middle East, challenging long-standing US influence there -- efforts that have sparked unease in Washington. In an interview with Chinese state news agency published this week, Palestinian official Abbas Zaki said China and the Palestinians were "friends closer than brothers".
Anti-government rebels in Chad threaten to pull out of Doha talks
Chad rebels due to take part in landmark talks with opposition groups and the military government on Saturday threatened to pull out citing "provocations and attempted aggression" by the government.
UN chief says women ‘essential’ to peace talks in global conflicts
In many areas, men in power have actively worked to exclude women, said Guterres, citing Afghanistan, where "nearly 20 million Afghan women and girls are being silenced and erased from sight."Protesters end blockade as East Sudan governor resigns
A coalition of tribes in East Sudan announced on Tuesday the end of a sit-in which blocked roads to the crucial Red Sea port, after the governor announced his resignation.
Qatar takes up mediation role in Chad talks to unblock fledgling process
"Chadian parties have officially requested to Qatar to mediate in the peace negotiations," Qatar government’s special envoy for mediation said.
Houthi attack on Aramco facility in Saudi Arabia
The latest attack comes after an oil refinery in Riyadh was targeted on March 10 by a drone, an operation claimed by the Houthis.Turkey hosts peace talk between Russia and Ukraine
Russia's foreign ministry confirmed that Lavrov would be attending the meeting on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum organized by Cavusoglu in Antalya.
