US leadership role in Middle East facing deep challenges
US officials have tried to minimize Beijing's role in the region, saying it is far from supplanting the United States: much of the Middle East still sits under the Pentagon's security umbrella.
Iran, Saudi to restore ties in major step for Middle East
Riyadh cut ties after Iranian protesters attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in 2016 following the Saudi execution of revered Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr -- just one in a series of flashpoints between the two longstanding rivals.
Russian oil shifts to Middle East
Shipments to the UAE have been steadily growing, data shows
Israeli premier slams IAEA chief for saying airstrikes on nuclear facilities ‘outlawed’
'Rafael Grossi is a worthy gentleman who said something unworthy,' says Benjamin Netanyahu
Saudi, Qatar condemn Israel minister’s remarks on Palestinian town
The Saudi foreign ministry expressed its "complete rejection of such racist and irresponsible statements, which reflect the massive violence and extremism the Israeli occupation entity is exercising against the brotherly Palestinians."
Oman opens its airspace to Israeli airlines
Israel and Oman have no diplomatic relations, but the Gulf state seemed to have been less reluctant in publicizing its relations with Israel. In 2018, the late Sultan Qaboos received Netanyahu in Muscat.
After Netanyahu talks, Macron warns of Iran nuclear ‘consequences’
Israel has long accused Iran of seeking a nuclear weapon, while Tehran insists its nuclear programme is aimed solely at generating energy.
Israel thanks Morocco’s King for protecting Jews during Holocaust
Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI for his country's provision of "safe haven" for Jews during the Holocaust, in a missive seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Netanyahu eyes full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he will seek to establish full diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia “as soon as I get into office.”
Israeli military killed three Palestinians
Israeli troops on Thursday killed three Palestinians during a firefight in a West Bank city, and another in a separate incident, Palestinian officials said.
AI-led Automation in the Gulf States & Pakistan’s Mindless Dependence on Low-skilled Workers’ Remittances
The contemporary industrial revolution is dramatically transforming life as we know it. The technologies of what has been called the ‘Second Machine Age’ encompass automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, the internet of things (IoT), and, most importantly, artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning.
Won’t resume nuclear talks ‘under threat’; says Iran
Iran said on Monday that it will not accept the resumption of nuclear negotiations with the West under pressure or threat. Indirect talks between Iran, US on reviving nuclear deal remain stalled since August