Qatar takes up mediation role in Chad talks to unblock fledgling process
Qatar has agreed to act as a mediator in Chad peace talks in a bid to unblock the fledgling process, officials and rebel groups said on Friday. Representatives of the…
US to up pressure on Iran if nuclear diplomacy fails
The US is still pursuing talks on Iran’s nuclear program but will work with allies to increase pressure on Iran if diplomacy fails, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan…
British embassy in Lebanon ‘deeply concerned’ at bank account closures
The British embassy in Beirut said on Friday it was “deeply concerned” by Lebanese banks closing accounts belonging to people who are nationals or residents of the United Kingdom. In…
Outrage as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards display weapons at Doha show
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has caused outrage by displaying missile models and other weapons at a defense show in Qatar in which the US also took part. Guard commanders…
Blinken to tour Middle East in effort to boost Israel-Palestine peace efforts
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the West Bank, Morocco and Algeria between March 26 and 30 to discuss the war in Ukraine and the destabilizing activities…
EU will remain a ‘steadfast’ supporter of Palestinians, official says
A senior EU official has reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to Palestinians following a partial suspension of its support last year. The comments were made by Oliver Varhelyi, EU commissioner for neighborhood…
Human rights groups urge UN to keep watch on Iran’s ‘dire situation’
Leading human rights advocacy groups have urged UN member states to renew the mandate of a UN special rapporteur responsible for monitoring what they describe as a “dire situation” in…
UN official uses ‘apartheid’ for first time to describe plight of Palestinians
An investigator appointed by the UN has accused Israel of the crime of apartheid in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. It is the first time an official from the organization has…
Egypt’s President El-Sisi receives phone call from Ukrainian counterpart
LONDON: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Thursday stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to the ongoing Ukraine crisis, during a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr…
More than 30 killed in twin attacks in Somalia
MOGADISHU: The death toll from twin attacks in central Somalia on Wednesday night has climbed above 30, the Beledweyne district police chief told AFP on Thursday, with the Al-Shabab insurgent…