Israel drops Saudi from virus quarantine list after PM’s reported visit
A day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reported trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel's health ministry added the kingdom to its list of coronavirus "green"...
Is Saudi Arabia pressing Pakistan to recognize Israel?
The Pakistani prime minister made headlines last week when he revealed that Islamabad has been under pressure from some "friendly" nations to recognize Israel. Although...
Israel reports say PM met Saudi crown prince, Riyadh denies
Israeli media reports and a government source said Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had held landmark talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince...
Israel sends first delegation to Sudan since normalisation
Israel on Monday sent a delegation to Sudan, its first since last month's announcement of normalisation of relations between the two countries, a senior...
Can Pakistan be coerced to recognize Israel down the road?
In a recent tweet, veteran Journalist Kamran Khan called for rethinking Pakistan’s policy towards Israel. “Pakistan must also revisit its Israel policy. Message for we...
Great power rivalry: Should Iran choose China, Pakistan over India, US?
The three regional giants, Pak-China, and Iran with the three regional zones, South Asia, East Asia, and the Middle East have a pivotal role...
Pompeo tour seeks to cement Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran
US top diplomat Mike Pompeo has used a late term Middle East tour to cement Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, so President-elect Joe...
Pompeo to meet Taliban negotiators in Qatar ahead of US troop withdrawal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet negotiators from the Afghan government and Taliban on Saturday amid signs of progress in their talks...
G20 summit: Saudi Arabia under pressure to address human rights issues
Saudi Arabia has taken multiple steps to polish its tarnished image in advance of this weekend’s hosting of the virtual summit of the G20...
France accuses Russia, Turkey of feeding hostility in Africa
President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia and Turkey of promoting anti-France sentiment in Africa, in an interview published Friday where he sought to defend his...
UAE modernises laws to burnish ‘progressive’ brand
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a Gulf powerhouse home to millions of foreign residents, has revamped an array of laws in a social liberalisation...
Pompeo first US top diplomat to visit West Bank settlement, Golan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday became the first top American diplomat to visit a West Bank Jewish settlement and the disputed...