Qatar, Saudi Arabia Coordinate Diplomatic Efforts to De-escalate Regional Tensions
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Saudi Foreign Minister Hold Phone Conversation Doha | August 16, 2026 HE Prime Minister and Minister…
Israeli army prepares for days-long fighting in Lebanon, plans further Hezbollah strikes
The Israeli army is preparing for a possible escalation lasting several days in Lebanon as it continues attacks in the country’s south, Israeli media reported. – The army is preparing…
Iran, US no closer to deal as ceasefire set to expire
A 60-day deadline for Iran and the United States to negotiate a final agreement expires on Monday without either side implementing the terms of a memorandum of understanding signed in…
Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan
Hamas leaders have met in Egypt with US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and Middle East envoy, Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a peace plan for Gaza that Israel…
Bangladesh says better environment needed for India visit amid rift over ousted leader
Bangladesh signalled on Sunday it wants a more favourable diplomatic environment before it can agree to a top-level visit to India, as Dhaka presses New Delhi to extradite its ousted…
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn, foreign chief says
The EU intends to significantly expand sanctions against Russia in the coming months, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a German newspaper. – “EU sanctions have already cost Russia…
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday instructed the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” 10 days of joint military exercises with South Korea as they were about to get underway, citing the…
Iraq, Italy Strengthen Partnership Across Key Economic Sectors
Prime Minister Mr. Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi received the Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Iraq, Mr. Nicolo Fontana, on Sunday, during which the bilateral relations between the two countries were…
Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills
Iran’s parliament will hold a virtual session on Sunday to review bills to counter foreign influence and oversee the Strait of Hormuz, state media IRIB reported. – Lawmakers will consider…
Hamas delegation, Egypt spy chief hold talks on Gaza plan
A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya began meeting with the head of Egyptian intelligence chief on Sunday, a source told Al Arabiya English. – Both sides discussed ways to…