United Nations calls for the unfreezing of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves

Sanctions have prevented the interim government from having access to funds it needs to provide the necessary services and goods

United Nations extends Syria cross-border aid

The UN did not put the renewal procedure up to a vote in the Security Council

United Nations urged to renew mandate of Yemen war crimes investigation team

Organizations says the decision by UN Human Rights Council to not renew the war crimes investigation mandate will increase the impunity of the Saudi-led war on Yemen

Among Arab nations, US ally Bahrain has the most political prisoners

More than 100,000 people attended anti-government protests in the country on 9 March, 2012

‘Independent nations must counteract illegal sanctions by US’: Sergei Lavrov

The Russian FM called for a full restoration of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and condemned the Israeli airstrike which crippled Damascus International Airport

Lebanese PM says no effort will be spared in mending ties with Gulf nations

Relations between Beirut and Gulf states suffered a major blow in late 2021 when diplomatic ties between them were severed

Rights groups demand nations repatriate children trapped in Ghweran prison

UNICEF said that nearly 850 children, some as young as 12, were trapped inside the prison, under the battle crossfire between ISIS and SDF

Iran updates counter terrorism designations, sanctions Trump for Soleimani assassination

The Islamic Republic has accused dozens of US officials of facilitating the assassination of renowned commander Qassem Soleimani

Lebanese FM: Western nations obstruct the return of Syrian refugees

During a visit to Moscow Lebanon’s top diplomat rallied against western powers for preventing the return of refugees to Syria over political reasons

UN suspends USD aid for Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Crisis-hit Lebanon has been in an uproar over a UN plan to provide Syrian refugees with aid in US dollars

UAE becomes Russian gold trade hub due to western sanctions

The wealthy Gulf state has become an important outlet for Russian trade and investment following the imposition of western sanctions due to Russia’s war with Ukraine

Iran, Pakistan discuss banking cooperation and de-dollarization

During the 51st meeting of ACU member states, the central bank chiefs of Iran and Pakistan discussed linking payment systems and ‘reducing dependency on dominant currencies’

Iran warns Taliban over water rights

President Raisi cautioned the Taliban not to violate the Iranian people's water rights over the Helmand River, which flows through both Iran and Afghanistan

US blocks China’s effort to condemn Israeli attacks on Gaza at UN: Report

For seven decades, Israel has skirted any responsibility for rampant human rights abuses against Palestinians thanks to Washington's unwavering support

Resistance vows quick response to Gaza massacre

Israel is waiting anxiously in anticipation of a response, and has warned its citizens to prepare for ‘any scenario’

Iran, Syria vow continued strengthening of ties

The joint-statement also condemned all illegal military forces in Syria, and vowed an ‘ultimate destruction’ of extremism in the country

Amnesty International urges Lebanon to halt deportation of Syrian refugees

There are around two million Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon, only 830,000 of which are registered with the UN

Kurds ready to meet with Damascus, seek solution to Syrian crisis

Syrian Kurds currently partner with US forces to divide Syria, while stealing much of the country's desperately needed oil and grain

Sanaa peace talks closest Yemen and KSA have been to ending war: UN envoy

Despite growing optimism for a comprehensive peace agreement, questions remain on whether the UAE is ready to abandon its occupation of southern Yemen and the Socotra archipelago

Gunning for conflict: Israeli-Azerbaijani collaboration against Iran

In a bid to shift the region's balance of power, Israel has for years illicitly transported arms to Azerbaijan, impacting the latter's conflict with Armenia and creating a crisis with bordering Iran. 

Syrian FM on official visit to Egypt

Earlier in February, Egypt's foreign minister visited Damascus following the devastating earthquake, in the first high-level visit of an Egyptian official since the start of the US-backed war on Syria in 2011

Israel strikes Damascus for second time in 24 hours, kills IRGC officer

IRGC military officer and advisor Milad Heydari was killed as a result of the aggression

UN spokesman denies presence of US forces in Syria

The US occupation of Syria in partnership with the Kurdish-led SDF, constitutes “brute geopolitical power” in its long war against Syria’s Baath-led government

Major Turkish opposition party will not participate in upcoming elections

The HDP is Turkiye's third largest party in the national parliament, and reportedly has support from over 10 percent of the country's population

Yemeni prisoner exchange deal reached

The deal, which will release hundreds of prisoners held by Saudi and Ansarallah forces, comes amid broader efforts to end the horrific seven year war

Syrian sanctions relief: An ‘American trick’

The temporary lifting of Washington's sanctions on earthquake-stricken and war-torn Syria is 'misleading' at best, and stands in the way of relief efforts.

UN commission on Syria criticizes earthquake response

The UN Commission of Inquiry criticized the humanitarian response of all parties to the deadly earthquake and called for an investigation

Erdogan behind 10 points ahead of May election: Polls

According to a poll conducted by Aksoy Research, the main opposition bloc is ahead with 43.5 percent, while Erdogan's AKP and the nationalist MHP is at just 37.8 percent

Earthquake damages in Turkiye exceed $100bn: UN

About 1.5 million people affected by the earthquake in Turkiye live in tents, while another 46,000 have been moved to container homes

Lebanon regains UN voting rights

Lebanon had to pay a sum of $1.8 million to regain voting rights in the UN, however there is no confirmation whether the payment was fully made