Hamas rejects UN Gaza resolution, says international force would become party to conflict
Nov 18 (Reuters) – Hamas rejected the United Nations Security Council passing a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing U.S. President…
Congo, M23 sign framework for peace in Qatar, more steps needed
Item 1 of 5 Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi’s high representative Sumbu Sita Mambu and head of the M23…
US officials raise concerns over Saudi Arabia’s bid for F-35 jets, the New York Times reports
WASHINGTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – A Pentagon intelligence report raises concerns over Saudi Arabia’s bid to buy F-35…
Oil tanker veers toward Iran after small-boat approach, British maritime agency says
DUBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker sailing from the United Arab Emirates to Singapore…
Canada spy agency says it foiled potentially ‘lethal threats’ by Iran
Item 1 of 2 A view shows a Canadian Security Intelligence Service Headquarters and Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre…
Iran’s dual reality: As veil restrictions ease, political crackdown deepens
Iran eases social restrictions amid economic and political challengesCrackdown on dissent intensifies, executions surge to highest since 1989Iran…
Coalition led by Iraqi PM Sudani comes first in Iraq’s election, two sources say
BAGHDAD, Nov 12 (Reuters) – A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in…
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer resigns
Nov 11 (Reuters) – Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who played a leading role in negotiations during…
Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump’s plan falters
Yellow cement blocks, fortifications along Israel withdrawal lineWithout progress on Trump plan, yellow line could be new de…
Iraqis vote in election they expect to bring little reform
Item 1 of 6 A displaced man from the Yazidi minority votes during special voting, two days before…
Turkey helping in talks over Hamas fighters holed up in Gaza, sources say
Nov 10 (Reuters) – Turkey is working with the United States and Arab mediators to secure safe passage…
Exclusive: Lukoil declares force majeure at Iraqi oilfield after US sanctions
Iraq halts all cash and crude payments to Lukoil, sources sayUS, UK sanctions disrupt Lukoil’s international operationsLukoil may…