China and Russia can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked, Yemen’s Houthis have told the countries, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Chief negotiator for the Houthi movement, Mohammed Abdulsalam, told Reuters that they have provided assurances to both China and Russia that their vessels will pass through the Red…
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made “good progress” in talks on normalizing ties between the kingdom and Israel, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. There is optimism for reaching an agreement, which Blinken believes would be historic not only for the two nations but for the entire region. Talks on normalization…
…realized that peace is the only way forward. It is heartbreaking to see my country torn apart by the influence of external forces like Iran and Hezbollah. The Lebanese people deserve to live in peace and prosperity, not to be used as pawns in a larger geopolitical game. I believe in dialogue, in reaching out…
Arab ministers had discussions with a Palestinian official in Cairo on Thursday to address efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. They were scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in an attempt to secure a ceasefire lasting at least six weeks. The ministers engaged with Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) executive…
The Iranian pro-government Tasnim news media claimed that the “Islamic Resistance of Iraq announced that in support of the people of Gaza…it targeted the power plant of the Zionist regime in ‘Tel Aviv’ with a drone early this morning, Thursday.” The Iranian media included an image of an explosive-laden kamikaze drone in the report….
The Battle of Karameh occurred on March 21, 1968, in Jordan, with Israeli forces facing off against a mix of Palestinian fighters and Jordanian soldiers. The significance of the battle lies in the name of the site, which means “dignity,” making it a symbol of victory for Palestinians and Jordanians, though it is often overlooked…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo for a crucial meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. They discussed ways to enhance bilateral strategic partnership and coordinate on regional issues, particularly the crisis in Gaza. Prior to the meeting, Blinken also engaged in talks with Arab foreign ministers from Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged citizens to focus on boosting domestic production to address economic challenges in a New Year’s speech. Khamenei emphasized the importance of increasing output in various economic sectors to combat issues like inflation, unemployment, and currency stabilization. In his address, Khamenei praised Iran’s progress in scientific, technological, and infrastructure…
A family of nine was killed in a brutal attack in Yemen’s Bayda province, resulting in the complete destruction of their home. Houthi fighters besieged the residence and detonated explosives, leaving two adults and seven children dead. The house, belonging to Ibrahim al-Zalei, was obliterated along with surrounding buildings. Witnesses reported additional victims buried…
The European Union revealed a $8.1 billion funding package and an expanded partnership with Egypt to address Africa’s migrant flows towards Europe. The agreement elevates Egypt-EU ties to a “strategic partnership,” focusing on energy, trade, and security cooperation over the next three years in exchange for Egypt enhancing its border security to prevent migration…
