Middle East
“If Arab countries have a better plan for Gaza, that would be good”: US Secretary of State Rubio
February 14, 2025
“If Arab countries have a better plan for Gaza, that would be good”: US Secretary of State Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that his country will give Arab countries a chance to come up with…
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned following dispute with Israel over Gaza ceasefire
February 13, 2025
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned following dispute with Israel over Gaza ceasefire
CNN — Hamas said it will release Israeli hostages as initially planned after holding “positive” talks with mediators, following a…
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
February 13, 2025
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
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Video: Following fears of its collapse, Gaza ceasefire agreement sees breakthrough
February 13, 2025
Video: Following fears of its collapse, Gaza ceasefire agreement sees breakthrough
Israeli media reports announced a breakthrough in the ceasefire agreement and the continuation of prisoner exchanges as scheduled. Israel’s Channel…
State Department announces $7 billion arms sale to Israel, circumventing review process
February 13, 2025
State Department announces $7 billion arms sale to Israel, circumventing review process
CNN — The State Department on Friday announced a $7 billion arms sale to Israel, circumventing the congressional review process,…
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ vision needed an Arab reality check. This royal visit only encouraged it
February 13, 2025
Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ vision needed an Arab reality check. This royal visit only encouraged it
CNN — It was supposed to be the moment US President Donald Trump’s vision of bringing peace to the Middle…
Turkey says any proposal other than two-state solution is “illegitimate”
February 12, 2025
Turkey says any proposal other than two-state solution is “illegitimate”
Following US President Donald Trump’s repeated statements regarding his proposal to control the Gaza Strip and displace its citizens, Turkey…
How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
February 12, 2025
How the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal could unravel
CNN — It’s only three weeks into a fragile ceasefire, and Israel and Hamas are each ratcheting up allegations that…
‘The right answer is not a real estate operation:’ French President Macron calls for respect for Palestinians in Gaza
February 12, 2025
‘The right answer is not a real estate operation:’ French President Macron calls for respect for Palestinians in Gaza
Paris CNN — Amid the maelstrom of indignation around Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron…
‘America needs to wake up from its worn-out illusions’ – North Korea slams Trump’s Gaza plan
February 12, 2025
‘America needs to wake up from its worn-out illusions’ – North Korea slams Trump’s Gaza plan
North Korea on Wednesday issued its first statement on US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace the people of Gaza…