Diplomacy 2023-11-22
World community welcomes Israel-Hamas truce, deal to release hostages
After intense Qatar-brokered negotiations, Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause fighting to allow the release of hostages and prisoners on both sides and allow aid to reach civilians in Gaza.
Diplomacy 2023-11-09
US-Iraq relationship solid despite militias' attempts to undermine it
Baghdad and Washington continue to build their strategic partnership despite attacks carried out by Iran's proxies to destabilize the region.
Diplomacy 2023-11-08
United States urges Israel not to reoccupy Gaza
US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other US officials are urging against a military occupation of Gaza after war ends.
Diplomacy 2023-11-06
In diplomatic blitz, US seeks common ground with regional allies on Hamas war
US Secretary of State has travelled to Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Cyprus and the West Bank in an effort to contain the war and get more aid into Gaza.
Diplomacy 2023-10-17
Arab states face tough balancing act over Israel-Hamas conflict
The bloody confrontation between Israel and Hamas is being seen in the region as motivation for pursuing normalization and a lasting peace.
Diplomacy 2023-09-20
Saudis, Houthis hail historic but inconclusive talks in Riyadh
Though five days of talks appeared to yield few tangible results, the two sides hailed them as 'positive' and indicated they will meet again.
Diplomacy 2023-08-29
Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts
On the last day of the BRICS summit in South Africa, member countries announced the addition of six new members to the bloc, but some say adding new members may not achieve unity.