Inside secret Syria talks aimed at freeing American hostages
Last summer, two U.S. officials ventured into hostile territory for a secret high-stakes meeting with American adversaries.
Israel to tell ICC it does not recognise court’s authority, Ynet reports
Israel will tell the International Criminal Court it does not recognize the authority of the tribunal, which is planning to investigate possible war crimes in the Palestinian territories, the news … Read More
UN agency praises new US aid for Palestinians at ‘critical moment’
The cash-strapped UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA Thursday praised President Joe Biden for resuming US financial support, saying it came at a “critical moment” amid the Covid pandemic.
Saudi $7 trillion investment goal puts spotlight on oil prices
In order to wean Saudi Arabia off its dependency on crude the kingdom needs higher oil prices.
Israeli strikes kill 3 Iran-backed fighters in Syria: monitor
Israeli strikes overnight targeting Syrian regime military positions and a weapons depot near Damascus killed three Iran-backed militia fighters, a Britain-based war monitor said Thursday.
French Open delayed by a week in hope that more spectators can attend
The French Open was Thursday delayed by a week to May 30-June 13 in the hope that heightened Covid-19 restrictions in France will have eased by then to allow the … Read More
Mbappe answers his critics with another brutal display
Kylian Mbappe has repeatedly been criticized for some sub-par performances this season but the France striker has also proved his worth with a number of sublime performances in the Champions … Read More
Lack of ‘killer instinct’ leaves Bayern facing Champions League exit
Thomas Mueller says holders Bayern Munich must show their “killer instincts” and finish their chances at Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s return leg to avoid a Champions League quarterfinals exit after … Read More
Arab League ready to help Lebanon, envoy says
A senior Arab League official expressed readiness during a visit to Beirut to support Lebanon in efforts to overcome its current crisis.
Is Iran and China’s new strategic partnership a game changer for the Middle East?
Despite Iran’s current weakness, Beijing sees the country as a strategic prize in the long run.