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Algerian FM calls for Syria’s return to the Arab League
Algeria is set to host the first Arab League summit in three years this November, where several member states hope to reinstate Syria's membership
Jul 25, 2022
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Lebanon hosts Arab League meeting, officials mull unfreezing Syria’s membership
The Arab League delegates also addressed the looming food crisis threatening West Asia
Jul 03, 2022
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Qatari FM in Lebanon ahead of Arab League meeting in Beirut
Qatar previously pledged to support the Lebanese economy on condition that the state form a new government
Jun 30, 2022
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Arab League delegation to hold talks with Russian, Ukrainian FMs
Several Arab states have maintained a position of neutrality amid demands by the west to condemn Russia's military action in Ukraine
Apr 04, 2022
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Syria’s return to the Arab League is focus of talks between Israeli, Emirati, and Egyptian leaders
Israel reportedly wants to use its 'excellent relations' with the UAE to pave the way for the withdrawal of Iranian forces from Syria
Mar 23, 2022
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Lebanese parliament speaker calls for Syria’s immediate return to Arab League
Lebanon, Algeria and Iran are the main supporters of Syria's return to the Arab League
Feb 18, 2022
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Egypt presses Arab League to consider return of Syria despite objection from Qatar
Egypt and Algeria have been pushing for Syria's return to the Arab League, while Qatar says the reason for Syria's expulsion remains valid
Nov 21, 2021
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Fishermen in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif go on strike to oppose new taxes
Qatif's fish market is one of the largest in the Arabian peninsula and is considered a vital economic hub for the city
Apr 19, 2022
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An Arab-Israeli ‘NATO’ to confront Iran will be dead on arrival
The Negev Summit saw an unprecedented level of Arab-Israeli security cooperation to counter the Axis of Resistance, but took place against the backdrop of a seismic shift in the global balance of power. Is it dead on arrival?
Mar 31, 2022
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The Gulf states and Ukraine: Why are Washington’s Arab allies tilting in different directions?
The divergence in views may indicate geopolitical shifts in the Persian Gulf, but may equally be tactics employed to gain leverage with Washington
Mar 02, 2022
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Arab states welcome African Union decision to withdraw Israel’s observer status
The July 2021 decision to grant Israel observer status was heavily criticized by a number of Arab and African countries
Feb 06, 2022
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Saudi Arabia says it will normalize relations with Israel as soon as all Arab land occupation ends
Israel, however, has repeatedly rejected the terms of the 2002 Arab peace initiative
Dec 14, 2021
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Damascus set to host 2024 Arab Energy Conference
Relations between Damascus and other Arab states have been warming up since the proxy war on Syria that began in 2011
Dec 09, 2021
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Arab states edge closer to reconciliation with Syria
The traditional position of Damascus as regional mediator has been sorely missed in tumultuous West Asia. Now Arab states are lining up to re-establish relations with Syria, but face a hard American veto on diplomacy.
Sep 06, 2021
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Russia in Africa: Connecting continents with soft power
Rather than continental, Russian and Chinese-led infrastructural development in Africa should be seen as part of a grander project of Afro-Asiatic integration
Aug 01, 2022
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UN report finds more than 50 Palestinian buildings destroyed by Israel over two weeks
Israel justifies its destruction of Palestinian-owned buildings in the West Bank as this destruction creates 'firing zones' for the use of Israeli armed forces
Jul 26, 2022
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Iraq announces national day of mourning for victims of Turkish attack
Baghdad is planning to file an urgent complaint at the UN Security Council over Turkey's continued violations of Iraqi sovereignty
Jul 21, 2022
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US organizes international symposium to counter Hezbollah
The US-led meeting featured delegates from Israel, Saudi Arabia, several Arab states, Latin American nations, and African nations
Jul 14, 2022
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Lebanon aims to finalize fuel deals with Egypt and Iraq
While ignoring long term solutions to Lebanon's energy crisis, officials have high hopes in finalizing deals with Egypt and Iraq to buy fuel for dormant Lebanese power plants
Jul 04, 2022
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Qatar pledges $60 million for Lebanese Army
Discontent has grown among Lebanon's army ranks due to salaries being worth less than $100 per month
Jul 01, 2022
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Israeli authorities grant lands to settlers near Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Institutions and authorities have recently revealed cracks in the floor of Al-Aqsa Mosque, following Israel's constant excavations over the years
Jun 27, 2022
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Hamas calls for stop of Israeli excavations at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Hamas has frequently warned Israel over their attempts to seize Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying it will have 'damaging consequences' for Tel Aviv
Jun 24, 2022
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UN report blames ‘perpetual Israeli occupation’ as root of violence
Palestinian resistance group Hamas hailed the report findings and called on the international community to 'do justice for Palestine'
Jun 08, 2022
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First Kuwait flight in decade lands in Aleppo airport
Over recent months, several Arab states have sought to rebuild ties with Damascus
Jun 03, 2022
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Russian FM in Algeria to bolster mutual cooperation
Russia and Algeria are major gas exporters looking to cooperate amid a global energy crisis exacerbated by western sanctions on Moscow
May 10, 2022
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‘Normalizing relations with Israel a mistake’: former Moroccan PM
The normalization agreement between Israel and Morocco was signed in December 2020, under the leadership of the former prime minister Sadeddine el-Othmani
May 02, 2022
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Mind tricks: Why resistance to Israel and imperialism are called ‘Shia causes’
The Arab and Muslim street remains firmly opposed to western imperialism and Israel. So their Arab Sunni rulers began calling all resistance 'Shia.'
Apr 20, 2022
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Jordanian parliament demands expulsion of Israeli ambassador
Jordan’s prime minister also lashed out at Israel over the ongoing violence against Palestinians
Apr 18, 2022
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West Asian countries condemn desecration of the Quran by Swedish far-right groups
Violent clashes took place between far-right extremists who wanted to burn copies of the Quran and counter protesters
Apr 18, 2022
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Israeli PM loses parliamentary majority after Netanyahu ally jumps ship
Naftali Bennett has now lost the razor-thin majority his coalition government held in the Knesset
Apr 06, 2022
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