Middle East
At White House, Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha strike…
At White House, Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over Doha strike.(Third column, 3rd story, link) Related stories: Mystery fleet of US Air Force tankers crossing Atlantic stirs echoes of Iran strike. Ahead of secret military meeting.
Lemkin relatives move to block US institute from using his name
The dispute comes after the institute’s repeated accusations against Israel, which began soon after the Oct. 7 massacre.
Gaza peace plan speculation rises as Netanyahu meets Trump at White House
Gaza peace speculation rises as Israeli PM Netanyahu prepares for a White House meeting with US President Trump. Reports suggest the US may announce a deal to halt fighting and free hostages, with Arab partners supporting the plan. Israel is still undecided, while Hamas claims it has not been presented with the proposal.
‘Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,’ Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also accused Israel of attempting to bury UN decisions on the creation of a Palestinian state.
Arrest warrant for Bashar Assad shows Syrian courts’ accountability, but can it be enforced?
Since the start of widespread protests in 2011, Bashar Assads name has been tied to numerous violations and international accusations.
Israel hits Houthi military, intelligence sites in Sanaa
Since March 18, when Israel resumed its campaign against Hamas following a temporary cease-fire, Yemen`s Iran-backed Houthis have launched more than 70 ballistic missiles and over 25 drones at Israel.
IDF evacuation of Gaza City reaches 700,000 civilians
IDF evacuation of Gaza City reaches 700, 000 civilians Although approximately 300, 000 Palestinian civilians remain, the general population is continuing to evacuate. Palestinians evacuating amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas travel on a vehicle in Khan Younis in the Southern Gaza Strip May 6, 2024.
Donald Trump Meets Shehbaz Sharif, Arab Leaders On UNGA Sidelines Amid Gaza Crisis
Donald Trump met Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where they held an informal conversation after the Arab-Islamic Summit.
Canada allocates more than $400 million in aid to West Bank, Canada, PM Carney announces
The money also includes $47 million to fund the enhancement of both areas’ judicial systems, government structures, economic resilience, and democratization efforts.
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defence Pact: Beginning Of Islamic NATO?
Signed on September 17, between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, the SPMDA has led to deep concerns in New Delhi, with one clause standing out. “Any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both,” the clause said, leading to speculation within India.