Category: 3. Middle East

European leaders have given Russia’s president an ultimatum on agreeing to a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire or else face ‘massive’ new sanctions. Vladimir Putin instead proposed direct peace talks in Istanbul, which Zelenskyy has called…

The new pope used phrases favoured by his predecessor, Francis, to call for an end to wars around the world.

Pope Leo XIV has called for genuine peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in his first Sunday noon blessing as…

Many Christians of the Holy Land rejoiced at the election of Pope Leo XIV as the successor to Saint Peter. Many of us hope that the new pope will follow the legacy of his predecessor, Pope Francis, particularly with regard to issues of justice…

Iranian foreign minister says civilian enrichment cannot be subjected to any deal as Tehran and Washington set to hold talks.

Tehran, Iran – Iran has emphasised its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes as an Iranian delegation led by…

United States President Donald Trump has offered to work with India and Pakistan to achieve a “solution” for the long-disputed Kashmir region, days after his administration brokered a ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed rivals.

“I will…

At least seven people have died, and main roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.

The regional administration spokesperson, Abdinasir Hirsi Idle, said on Saturday that rescue efforts were…

Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations.

This was the fourth round of talks that began…

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday said the country’s right to nuclear enrichment was “non-negotiable”, ahead of the fourth round of talks in Oman with the US over Tehran’s atomic programme.

The negotiations follow earlier rounds that began nearly…