Diplomacy
Iran summons French diplomat over Macron’s remarks
Middle East
October 27, 2020
Iran summons French diplomat over Macron’s remarks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran summoned a French diplomat in protest at what it says is France’s support for the…
In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China
World
October 23, 2020
In Asia next week, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo is flying to India next week to strengthen strategic…
UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit
Middle East
October 20, 2020
UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit
DUBAI (Reuters) – The first ever official United Arab Emirates delegation to Israel took off on Tuesday as the two…
Egypt is working with the EU regarding Mediterranean and Libyan tensions: Foreign Minister
Egypt
October 17, 2020
Egypt is working with the EU regarding Mediterranean and Libyan tensions: Foreign Minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Saturday said that cooperation is in place with the European Union regarding tensions within…
Trump tweet gave Taliban upper hand in negotiations: Afghan peace official tells Financial Times
Middle East
October 15, 2020
Trump tweet gave Taliban upper hand in negotiations: Afghan peace official tells Financial Times
KABUL (Reuters) – A tweet by President Donald Trump calling for US troops to be home by Christmas has given…
President Sisi, Iraq’s FM meet in Cairo to discuss bilateral relations
Egypt
October 12, 2020
President Sisi, Iraq’s FM meet in Cairo to discuss bilateral relations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday received Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Mohammad Hussein, and the Iraqi ambassador…
Greece condemns ‘major escalation’ as Turkish survey ship sets sail
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Greece condemns ‘major escalation’ as Turkish survey ship sets sail
ISTANBUL/ATHENS (Reuters) – The Turkish ship at the centre of a row with the European Union over offshore exploration rights…
Top Israeli, UAE diplomats meet in Berlin for talks
Middle East
October 7, 2020
Top Israeli, UAE diplomats meet in Berlin for talks
BERLIN (AP) — The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel met in Berlin on Tuesday for talks…
Exclusive: Taliban, Afghan negotiators set ground rules to safeguard peace talks – sources
Middle East
October 6, 2020
Exclusive: Taliban, Afghan negotiators set ground rules to safeguard peace talks – sources
(Reuters) – Taliban and Afghan peace negotiators have agreed on a code of conduct to safeguard against the risk of…
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
Middle East
October 5, 2020
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has sent an ambassador to Syria after an eight-year hiatus, the state news…