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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Emphasize Stability in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Emphasize Stability in Red Sea

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Wednesday stressed the importance of preserving "the security and stability of the Red Sea and respecting the right to maritime navigation there, in order to safeguard the interests of the entire world.”   Riyadh and Kuwait called for "restraint and de-escalation, in the shadow of events in the region", read a ...

First UAE Ambassador in Syria in 13 Years
First UAE Ambassador in Syria in 13 Years

The United Arab Emirates ambassador to Syria assumed his position for the first time in 13 years, marking Syria's reintegration into the regional fold. The first United Arab Emirates ambassador to Syria took up his post for the first time in 13 years on Tuesday, as Syria has been reintegrating into regional acceptance. Syrian state media said ...

US Forces in Syria Targeted in Rocket Attack
US Forces in Syria Targeted in Rocket Attack

Rockets targeted United States and allied forces in Syria, on Monday, as confirmed by a US defense official. This incident occurred following the drone attack in Jordan, on Sunday, which resulted in the deaths of three US troops. United States and allied forces in Syria were targeted with rockets on Monday, a US defense official said, after three ...

Hostage Release Framework to Be Sent to Hamas
Hostage Release Framework to Be Sent to Hamas

Qatar's Prime Minister stated on Monday that a framework for halting fighting in Gaza and securing the release of hostages will be conveyed to Hamas, following discussions with US, Israeli and Egyptian officials. A framework for a halt in fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages is to be relayed to Hamas, Qatar's Prime Minister said Monday ...

US Vows Response to Soldiers' Deaths in Jordan
US Vows Response to Soldiers' Deaths in Jordan

The White House promised, on Monday, significant retaliation for the drone assault on a military base in Jordan, which resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. President Joe Biden attributed responsibility to Iran-supported insurgents, signaling a forthcoming response. The White House on Monday vowed a "very consequential response" to a ...

Pakistan and Iran Seek Diplomatic Normalization Amid Tensions
Pakistan and Iran Seek Diplomatic Normalization Amid Tensions

Pakistan and Iran committed to enhancing dialogue and exchanging liaison officers, to alleviate tensions following lethal cross-border attacks that jeopardized diplomatic ties between the two nations. Pakistan and Iran pledged on Monday to improve dialogue and swap liaison officers as both nations sought to ease tensions after deadly cross-border ...

Iran Executes Four Men Convicted of Espionage
Iran Executes Four Men Convicted of Espionage

Iran executed four individuals convicted of plotting a sabotage operation linked to Israeli intelligence on Monday, January 29. The executed men, accused of collaborating with Mossad, were arrested in July 2022 and sentenced to death in September 2023. Iran executed four men at dawn on Monday after they were convicted of collaborating with the ...

Several Daesh Fighters Killed by Local Factions in Southern Syria
Several Daesh Fighters Killed by Local Factions in Southern Syria

At least eight fighters affiliated to Daesh were killed in southern Syria on Sunday, January 28. Local armed factions opposed to the jihadist group were involved. A local leader and seven other members of a jihadist militia in southern Syria affiliated with the Daesh group were killed Sunday in Daraa province, the Syrian Observatory for Human ...

Iran Captures Foreign Vessel Transporting 'Smuggled' Fuel
Iran Captures Foreign Vessel Transporting 'Smuggled' Fuel

Iran's Revolutionary Guards captured on Sunday a foreign oil tanker transporting approximately two million liters of "smuggled fuel" near the country's southern coast, leading to the arrest of fourteen crew members. Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized Sunday a foreign oil tanker carrying around two million liters of "smuggled fuel" near the ...

British Conservative Party: A Much Needed Unity
British Conservative Party: A Much Needed Unity

Amidst the political tumult dominating this year's elections in the United Kingdom, the British Conservative Party and the government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are grappling with evident challenges, as highlighted by recent polls. These surveys, published respectively by the Daily Telegraph and the Times of London, two media strongholds ...

Deadly Attack Strikes Italian Church in Istanbul
Deadly Attack Strikes Italian Church in Istanbul

An Italian church in Istanbul was targeted in an armed attack carried out by two masked individuals during a religious ceremony on Sunday, resulting in one fatality. One man died after armed assailants opened fire in an Italian church in Istanbul during Sunday mass in an apparent assassination attempt that was swiftly condemned by Pope ...

Iran's Launch of Three Satellites Sparks Western Criticism
Iran's Launch of Three Satellites Sparks Western Criticism

Iran on Sunday announced the simultaneous launch of three satellites into orbit, occurring nearly a week after the Revolutionary Guards' launch of a research satellite received criticism from Western nations. Iran on Sunday said it simultaneously launched three satellites into orbit, nearly a week after the launch of a research satellite by the ...