WASHINGTON, Nov 18 – President Donald Trump offered a vigorous defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the prince’s high profile visit to Washington, firmly insisting that the Saudi leader had no knowledge of the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The remarks, delivered in the Oval Office, directly conflicted with the long … Read more
RIYADH/WASHINGTON, Nov 17 – Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is preparing for a closely watched visit to the White House, marking his first appearance in the United States since the global controversy that followed the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi. The trip comes at a moment when both countries are trying to reinforce a partnership that … Read more
WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Nov 10 – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House represents one of the most dramatic shifts in Middle Eastern diplomacy in recent history. The encounter, set for Monday, is the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the U.S. capital and serves as a symbol … Read more
October 22 – Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the United States was not in Israel to “babysit” the fragile Gaza ceasefire, reaffirming that Israel remains a sovereign partner rather than a dependent state. His remarks came during a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday in Jerusalem, following renewed tensions … Read more
WASHINGTON, Oct 14 – U.S. President Donald Trump has officially declared the end of the long and devastating Israel-Hamas war, marking what he described as a “new dawn” for peace in the Middle East. Speaking before the Israeli parliament on Monday, Trump announced that the skies above the region were finally calm, the gunfire had … Read more
JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Oct 9 – A wave of relief and celebration swept across both Israel and Gaza on Thursday after the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal was officially confirmed under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace initiative to end the ongoing Gaza war. The landmark agreement, set to be signed at noon … Read more
October 2 – A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces on Thursday as it attempted to reach Gaza. The operation, carried out under cover of darkness, immediately fueled diplomatic tensions, sparked street protests in several countries, and intensified debate about … Read more
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 – President Donald Trump announced on Monday, that he had secured the agreement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a U.S-backed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. While the deal marked a significant diplomatic step, the absence of Hamas from the negotiations has cast serious doubt … Read more
JERUSALEM, Sep 16 – The Israeli military announced Tuesday that it has begun a major ground offensive in Gaza City, intensifying its campaign against Hamas while warning civilians still inside the city to evacuate toward the south. The assault, which follows weeks of heavy airstrikes and bombardments, represents one of the largest escalations in the conflict … Read more
TEL AVIV, Sep 5 – Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated further on Friday after the militant group released a new video featuring two Israeli hostages, while the Israeli military intensified its campaign in Gaza City with a strike that brought down a high-rise building. The video, which appeared heavily edited, showed two young captives … Read more