Russian FM meets GCC ministers at UN General Assembly

The foreign ministers of Russia and the GCC countries discussed several aspects of cooperation, including boosting economic relations

Iranian president has no plans to meet Biden during UN General Assembly

Raisi says he does not intend to meet with US officials during his visit, however, he reiterated that Iran is serious about reviving the JCPOA 'if it's a good and fair deal'

Kuwait dissolves national parliament

Kuwait has dissolved its parliament several times, the last being on 22 June

Kuwaiti crown prince dissolves national parliament

Amid rising tensions between the elected assembly and government, the crown prince called for early elections

UN General Assembly renews demand for Israeli withdrawal from occupied Syrian Golan

Despite a majority vote supporting the resolution, Israel is looking to increase its number of settlements on stolen Syrian land

Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad welcomes change in international attitude towards Syria

Mikdad's comments come amidst an opening of reconciliation between West, Gulf states and Syria

Kuwaiti government resigns over disagreement with parliament

This resignation marks the fifth time Kuwait City's government resigned from office in the past two years

What prompted the urgent, secretive summit in Abu Dhabi?

Key Arab heads of state convened this week for an emergency meeting that excluded the Saudis and Kuwaitis. The likely hot topics under discussion were Egypt's economic collapse and Israel's aggressive escalations.

Kuwaiti emir reappointed as PM following elections

A total of 305 candidates participated in the National Assembly elections for a 50-seat parliament, with just under 800,000 people registered to vote

Kuwait holds second election in the past two years

The final result of the election will be announced on Friday

Armenia torn by internal queries and outside pressure

According to government sources, Armenia has lost 105 servicemen in the most recent attacks on its territory by Azerbaijan

Saudi opposition leader killed in Lebanon

According to Lebanese security officials, Manea al-Yami was killed by his two brothers in a 'family dispute'

Turkey and NATO: a vital alliance, with limits

With deepening global polarization, can Ankara retain its foreign policy autonomy within NATO?

Backlash against Pakistan’s military, as political crisis worsens

Pakistan plummets into political chaos a month after Imran Khan's ouster. But this time the military cannot step in to arbitrate, as they are now a focus of public anger.

Iran ready to provide fuel, oil derivatives to Nicaragua

Iran says it is committed to supplying fuel to Nicaragua and that its vision for the bilateral relationship is not solely economic

Israelis fighting shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainian neo-Nazis: Russian foreign ministry

Over recent days, Russian officials have lambasted Tel Aviv for its support of notorious anti-Semite militias in Ukraine

Pakistan heads for snap elections amid regime-change allegations

PM Imran Khan has accused the White House of orchestrating a parliamentary coup to remove him from his post

Imran Khan takes on America

The government in Pakistan has alleged that Sunday's no-confidence motion to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan from power was masterminded in Washington

Kuwait bans passage of Israeli goods into its territory

Kuwait's parliamentary national assembly passed anti-normalization measures last May at a time when most Gulf countries were openly normalizing with Israel

Israel, US, UAE, and Bahrain meet on expanding normalization

The meeting focused on 'promising new partnerships,' including the I2U2 (Israel, India, US, UAE), to discuss the food security crisis

UNRWA faces cancellation due to crippling deficit

Informed sources have revealed to The Cradle that there is an international conspiracy to end the agency’s mandate in an attempt to permanently settle refugees and promote normalization with Israel

Over 90 countries condemn Israeli actions in occupied West Bank

The UN General Assembly voted 87-26 in favor of the proposal for the ICJ to give an opinion on Israeli policies in the occupied West Bank

Israel builds ‘security corridor’ inside Golan Heights: Report

Israeli occupation troops are reportedly building a road in the occupied Golan Heights to 'protect' the territory from resistance factions

German exports to Iran increased by 12.7 percent in 2022

Despite heavy sanctions by the west, the net value of exports from Germany to Iran between January and November of 2022 amounted to $1.6 billion

Israel seizes millions in Palestinian tax revenue over ICJ probe

The UN General Assembly has voted in favor of a request for the ICJ to investigate the legal basis of Tel Aviv’s West Bank occupation

US reassures Jordan over Jerusalem status, Israel threatens PA

In response to an ICJ inquiry ordered by the UN, Israel decided to collectively punish Palestinians in the West Bank to retaliate against the Palestinian Authority's effort to end the occupation

Russia compares Al-Aqsa provocation to trigger of Second Intifada

In 2000, then-Israeli PM Ariel Sharon stormed the Al-Aqsa compound, resulting in hundreds of deaths and essentially triggering the Second Intifada

US displeased with Turkiye’s diplomatic approach to end Syrian crisis

The recent meeting between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria in Moscow also worried the Syrian opposition, which described Turkiye's approach as treacherous

Turkish foreign minister meets with Syrian opposition

The recent trilateral discussions between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria are considered the highest-level talks since the start of the war in 2011

Oman’s parliament says no to ‘normalization’ with Israel

The amendment specifically bans in-person or online interaction with Israeli settlers