Politics
Twelve days after the outbreak of a widening conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, the Gulf region continues to face sustained waves of Iranian missile and drone attacks that have struck every member of the Gulf Cooperation Council, caused civilian casualties and killed U.S. personnel,......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states affected by Iranian retaliatory strikes, joining the United Kingdom, France and Germany in pledging military support to the region. Speaking to Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on March 5, Meloni......
The United States has expanded evacuation efforts across the Middle East after Iranian drone strikes targeted American diplomatic facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, marking a further escalation in the growing military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian drones......
What began as a discreet race for influence between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has evolved into an overt strategic rivalry that is reshaping regional balances without a shot being fired, yet at a potentially high long term cost for both sides. For general readers, policy analysts and investors following Gulf......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially excluded from contention for the Nobel Peace Prize, ending speculation about his potential receipt of the prestigious honor this year. The Nobel Committee confirmed that Trump did not meet the criteria for final consideration, emphasizing the importance......
Morocco has signed a joint statement alongside more than 30 Arab and Muslim countries condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent endorsement of the controversial “Greater Israel” concept. This collective denunciation follows Netanyahu’s remarks during an August......
The United States and Saudi Arabia held a high-level defense meeting at the Pentagon last week, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening military cooperation. The two-day forum marked the 9th session of the Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC), aimed at advancing shared regional security objectives. The......
Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, Princess Reema bint Bandar, has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s stance that a two-state solution is the only viable path to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine, rebuild Gaza, and ensure long-term peace in the region. Her remarks came during......
The United Nations is set to host a two-state solution conference in New York on July 28-29, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, as the international community seeks to revive the prospect of peace in the Middle East. The summit arrives during a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a historic......
A high-level meeting between Syrian and Israeli officials took place in Baku on Saturday, signaling a significant diplomatic step for two nations historically at odds. The encounter occurred during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Azerbaijan, according to a diplomatic source in Damascus. A......
A preliminary U.S. intelligence report indicates that recent American airstrikes failed to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program, only delaying it by a few months. This assessment comes as a tentative ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, takes effect between Iran and Israel. Earlier,......
Cristiano ronaldo has gifted a signed portugal national team jersey to u.s. president donald trump, accompanied by a heartfelt message advocating “playing for peace.” The gesture comes at a time when global attention is focused on escalating tensions between israel and iran. Trump, currently......
A performance of power in Washington On May 22, 2025, a highly charged diplomatic scene unfolded in Washington. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, on an official visit, found himself at the center of a confrontation orchestrated by American President Donald Trump. As part of a staged spectacle......
