Category: 3. Middle East

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew into Israel Saturday for his first visit since taking office, and reaffirmed Berlin’s support after traditionally solid ties between the countries were shaken by the Gaza war.

Merz landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to Israel on Saturday for his first visit since taking office, aiming to reaffirm traditionally solid ties that were shaken during the Gaza war.

Merz, after stopping in Jordan for talks with King Abdullah II,…

Farchana refugee settlement, Chad – The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of el-Fasher, North Darfur state’s capital, has triggered a fresh wave of violence,…

The 23rd edition of the Doha Forum kicked off in the Qatari capital on Saturday under the theme “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress,” Anadolu reports.

Speaking at the opening session, Qatar’s Prime…

Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

The RSF accused Sudan’s army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has accused the…

The Gaza Health Ministry on Friday reminded the international community of the case of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, as the first anniversary of his arrest by Israel approaches, urging…

NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder powered to their 14th straight victory, beating the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 to push their record to an impressive 22 wins and one loss.

NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and…

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday reported that more than 57,000 households in the Gaza Strip are now headed by women, many of whom face extreme vulnerability amid overcrowded shelters, hunger, and…

By Thomas Suen

NONG KHAI, Thailand, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Two years after Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed by Hamas militants, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to welcome his remains home and hold a Buddhist ceremony they…