WASHINGTON, Feb 19 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping financial and diplomatic commitments at the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace, presenting the initiative as a cornerstone of his broader ambition to be remembered as a global peacemaker. Central to the announcement was a multibillion dollar reconstruction plan for … Read more
MUSCAT, Feb 6 – Iran and the United States have edged back to the negotiating table in Oman at a moment of intense regional strain, with both sides weighing diplomacy against the risk of open conflict. The indirect talks, facilitated by Omani mediators in Muscat, come amid sharp disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, Washington’s expanding … Read more
Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Feb 4 – Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed nearly 20 Palestinians in the early hours of Wednesday, according to medical officials in the territory, adding to a growing death toll that has continued despite an internationally brokered ceasefire meant to calm the conflict. Hospital authorities said most of … Read more
GAZA, Feb 1 – The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, marking a potentially significant development for Palestinians seeking to leave or return to the besieged enclave. Officials familiar with the process say logistical and security arrangements have begun, though it remains unclear whether any residents will be able to cross before the end … Read more
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 – The European Union has escalated pressure on Iran by approving a fresh round of sanctions targeting senior figures linked to a violent suppression of nationwide protests. The measures include penalties against 15 Iranian officials, among them high ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful force at the center … Read more
TEHRAN, Jan 14 – The United States has begun withdrawing a portion of its military personnel from bases across the Middle East after Tehran issued direct threats against American facilities in the region. The move, described by US officials as precautionary, comes amid escalating tensions over Iran’s internal unrest and warnings from Iranian leaders that … Read more
TEHRAN, Jan 13 – US president Donald Trump has delivered one of his strongest public messages yet on the escalating unrest in Iran, urging demonstrators to continue protesting while signaling that the United States could take decisive action against Tehran. His remarks, posted on his Truth Social platform, came amid mounting reports of widespread violence … Read more
TEHRAN, Jan 11 – Iran has issued stark warnings to the United States and Israel as nationwide protests continue to grip the country, entering their third week with no clear sign of easing. Demonstrations that began over economic hardship have grown into a broader challenge to Iran’s political system, prompting forceful rhetoric from senior Iranian … Read more
RIYADH, Dec 30 – Saudi Arabia has issued an unusually firm national security warning amid rapidly escalating tensions in Yemen, after the head of Yemen’s presidential leadership council formally asked United Arab Emirates forces to leave the country within 24 hours. The warning came shortly after airstrikes were carried out at the southern Yemeni port … Read more
JERUSALEM, Nov 30 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken an unprecedented step by asking President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in the corruption case that has followed him for years. The request, delivered on Sunday, reflects a growing argument from Netanyahu and his legal team that the ongoing proceedings have become a barrier to … Read more