Category: 3. Middle East

In July, Uzbekistan-born, Russian-speaking Israeli writer Dina Rubina gave an interview to the Russian opposition channel Rain TV, which caused a stir in the Russophone world. During the hour-and-a-half programme, she declared that there are no…

The UN Security Council overwhelmingly agreed Friday to renew its Yemeni sanctions mandate for another year, Anadolu Agency reports.

The resolution, which garnered 13 votes in favor and two abstentions by Russia and…

An explosion at a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir has killed at least nine people and injured 32 others, mainly police personnel. Officials said the blast was an accident. It happened as officers were inspecting confiscated…

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff plans to meet soon with Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya, according to a report published Friday, Anadolu Agency reports.

The date for the meeting has not been finalized, the New…

Egypt and Saudi Arabia stressed the need on Friday for a ceasefire in Sudan and the full implementation of the Gaza agreement, Anadolu reports.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke on the phone with his…

China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.

China has urged its citizens to avoid…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the need to achieve a “humanitarian ceasefire” in Sudan during a call Friday with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh…

Indonesia has prepared 20,000 personnel for deployment to the Palestinian enclave of the Gaza Strip’s mission, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said Friday, Anadolu reports.

The peacekeeping force includes…