US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

Diplomacy 2024-10-23

US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

A series of deals and visits between the United States and Arab countries in recent months signifies improving ties.

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Diplomacy 2024-10-22

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Qataris may now travel to the United States visa-free for 90 days, at a time when both countries continue to expand their cooperation in education, trade and defense.

Lebanon 'serious' about implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701

Diplomacy 2024-10-07

Lebanon 'serious' about implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701

The government is sincere, but implementation will require ability to enforce the resolution, analysts say.

With new ambassador to Sanaa, Iranian regime seeks greater control over Houthis

Diplomacy 2024-09-13

With new ambassador to Sanaa, Iranian regime seeks greater control over Houthis

With the recent appointment of a new ambassador to the Houthis, a highly irregular move, the Iranian regime is trying to cement control over its Yemeni proxies.

Saudi Arabia, United States move closer to finalizing 'history-making' deal

Diplomacy 2024-09-11

Saudi Arabia, United States move closer to finalizing 'history-making' deal

A package of agreements that aims to strengthen the bilateral economic and security partnership is also expected to enhance regional security.

US reaffirms commitment to Gaza ceasefire in wake of Hamas chief killing

Diplomacy 2024-08-03

US reaffirms commitment to Gaza ceasefire in wake of Hamas chief killing

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged all parties in the Middle East to stop 'escalatory actions' and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Iraq, US work towards comprehensive, long-term partnership

Diplomacy 2024-04-27

Iraq, US work towards comprehensive, long-term partnership

Ongoing dialogue aims to enhance bilateral security, economic, cultural, education and energy relations.

US military cargo planes airdrop more aid into Gaza

Diplomacy 2024-03-06

US military cargo planes airdrop more aid into Gaza

The airdrops are meant to increase the amount of lifesaving aid reaching civilians in Gaza, while citizen cooperation is essential to expanding the flow of aid by air, land and sea, officials said.

Houthis squander Yemen peace progress to serve Iran

Diplomacy 2024-03-02

Houthis squander Yemen peace progress to serve Iran

With ongoing attacks, 'reckless' Houthis are throwing away years of progress towards peaceful resolution in Yemen to serve Iran and its agenda.

Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

Diplomacy 2024-02-13

Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

For over 80 years, the United States and Saudi Arabia have been partners in tackling some of the region's most difficult issues, and today's challenges are no different.