What makes Jerusalem so holy & Trump’s deal ludicrous

At the start of the coming week, on July 1, 2020, President Trump’s “deal of the century”, relating to Israel’s annexation of the settlements...

Iranian boats shot by Saudi Arabia and forced to retreat

Saudi Arabia said Saturday three Iranian boats were "forced to retreat" from its waters after warning shots were fired, according to state media. "At 6.30...

Aircraft victims’ families lash out at Iranian government for withholding information

A petition demanding justice for the families and 176 victims of a Ukrainian aircraft accidentally shot down by Iran in January had garnered more...

Foreign policy calculus: Is China swapping the Middle East with Africa?

China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted starkly with Beijing’s...

Erdogan vanquishes ghosts of coup: life sentence awarded to culprits

A Turkish court has handed down life sentences to 121 people found guilty of trying to overthrow the country’s president back in 2016. The...

Coronavirus allows UAE to extend hand of friendship to Israel

Companies in the United Arab Emirates and Israel will join forces to research and develop technology to fight the novel coronavirus, the two countries,...

Hamas declaring war on Israel for annexation of West Bank

Israel will pay an “unprecedented price” if it goes ahead with plans to annex parts of the West Bank, Hamas has warned, saying the...

Israel wants to change perceptions of West Bank Area C

To the United Nations, "Area C" is Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. But Israel, which aims to annex parts of the territory,...

US must apologise and refund Iran for violating nuclear Deal: Rouhani Demands

Nothing can prevent Tehran from engaging in talks with Washington, but United States must apologies – and provide reimbursements – to Iran for its...

US continues to support Israel expansionist annexation policy

The United Nations and European and Arab powers on Wednesday warned Israel that its plans to annex Palestinian land would deal a major blow...

US threatens Iran with UN sanctions if arms embargo ends

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Wednesday of a return of UN sanctions on Iran if the Security Council fails to extend an...

UN chief urges Israel to abandon West Bank annexation plans

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to drop plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, saying it would be the "most...