Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye have denounced Israel’s decision to designate large areas of the occupied West Bank as state land and to initiate comprehensive land registration there for the first time since......
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......
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi appointed a new Defense Minister on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s newly reshuffled government, in a surprise move that was not announced in advance. General Ashraf Salem Zaher, former director of the Egyptian Military Academy,......
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sealed a major military cooperation framework on Wednesday in Cairo, marking a strategic thaw between the regional powers after over a decade of strained ties. Announced following the second meeting of the Egypt-Turkey......
Deep fissures have emerged within Iran's leadership as ex-President Hassan Rohani and other prominent reformists openly condemned the regime's handling of nationwide protests that killed thousands, warning that substantial reforms are essential to avert further unrest. "The people have......
The Kremlin announced Monday that President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Peace Council," with Moscow studying the proposal and hoping for fresh Washington contacts. Trump sent letters to about 60 world leaders seeking founding members for......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin......
Arab Gulf nations are ramping up diplomatic pressure on President Donald Trump to hold Israel accountable for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, which has entered a critical phase ahead of his administration's transition in January 2026. The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council Qatar,......
In a rapidly evolving global economic context, Morocco has become a model for financial reforms in emerging economies. Yasser Sobhi, Egypt’s Deputy Minister of Finance, told Walaw that recent structural changes in Southern economies, particularly in Morocco and Egypt, are paving the way for stronger......
Algeria’s government is escalating its crackdown on journalists and activists who address politically sensitive topics, such as the Eastern Sahara dispute and Algeria-Morocco relations. The latest case involves the detention of journalist Saad Bouakba, who was placed in pre-trial detention this......
Sudan’s sovereign council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in the war-torn nation. The council expressed gratitude to both countries for their "efforts to stop Sudanese bloodshed"......
US President Donald Trump announced that he has begun working to resolve the ongoing war in Sudan, following a direct request from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) during their meeting at the White House. The initiative marks a new chapter in US involvement in the region’s peace efforts. Speaking......
The United Nations Security Council has passed a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza, marking a significant diplomatic development after two years of conflict. The resolution, adopted with 13......
