DUBAI, March 3 – The war in the Middle East intensified sharply on Tuesday as Israeli and United States forces carried out another wave of strikes across Iran, triggering retaliatory attacks around the Gulf, deepening instability in Lebanon, and sending shockwaves through global energy and financial markets. Oil prices surged, stocks fell across major exchanges, … Read more
ABU DHABI, FEBRUARY 28 – Commercial aviation across the Middle East and far beyond was thrown into turmoil on Saturday after military strikes involving the United States and Israel targeted Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and grounding flights across one of the world’s most important aviation corridors. The sudden escalation left tens of thousands of … Read more
MUSCAT, Feb 27 – Diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program may be approaching a breakthrough, according to Oman’s foreign minister, who has played a central role in facilitating indirect negotiations between the two longtime adversaries. Speaking publicly about the talks, the Omani official suggested that … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 24 – The United States is set to begin offering on-site passport services in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant and unprecedented shift in how American consular assistance is delivered in the territory. The move, confirmed by U.S. officials, has drawn attention because of the sensitive political and … Read more
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