Category: 3. Middle East

The US Senate this week confirmed veteran naval officer Frank Garcia as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, ending a vacancy in Washington’s top Africa-focused diplomatic post that lasted more…

The Israeli military carried out strikes near a major dam in Lebanon on Tuesday, authorities and local media said, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that operations in the country are “intensifying.”

What happened: The Litani…

US President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated”, before later saying talks were still ongoing. A draft US-Iran…

A school in Gaza City has taught its children how to perform the entire Hajj, as Palestinians living in the enclave are forced to miss the pilgrimage for a third year due to Israel’s travel blockade.

White House threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed a guideline for federal workers that…

Moscow’s envoy accuses Washington of failing to honour commitments under the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement.

Russia has slammed the United States for failing to grant a visa to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander…

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