Saudi Arabia “needs to punch at (its) weight” on the global stage given its growing institutional presence and the return of Donald Trump, the kingdom’s finance minister told AFP in Davos.
The wealthiest country in the Arab world has taken a…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Army to drop Pentagon's civilian harm mitigation office under Trump order
Less than two years after it was established, the office — which emerged from an effort to address civilian harm in US campaigns targeting ISIS in Iraq — faces potential closure under Trump administration cuts.
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Israeli forces to stay in south Lebanon beyond withdrawal deadline
JERUSALEM —Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon beyond a Sunday deadline stipulated in a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah because the terms of the agreement have not been fully implemented, the Israeli prime minister’s office said…
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UN says more staff detained by Huthi rebels in Yemen
Yemen’s Huthi rebels have detained another group of UN personnel, a United Nations statement said on Friday, after 13 staff were held last June.
The UN called for the “immediate and unconditional” release of its staff held in Yemen, which is…
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Saudis showcase charm offensive in Davos
Two buildings branded “Saudi House” and “Saudi At Davos” stand out on the chic main street of the Swiss Alpine village hosting the World Economic Forum, showcasing the kingdom’s growing presence at major international events.
Saudi officials and…
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With clock ticking in Lebanon and Gaza, are Israel’s ceasefire deals near collapse?
As implementation deadlines approach this Saturday and Sunday, Israel doubts Hamas’ ability to meet its obligations and says some Hezbollah infrastructure remains in place.
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Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released
Hamas is expected to hand over to Israel the names of four hostages to be released on Saturday under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
It is thought they will be soldiers and civilians, all female.
They will be freed in exchange for 180 Palestinian…
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More Gaza funding needed to hit ceasefire targets, UN official says
Funding shortages may affect the United Nations’s ability to maintain aid flows at target levels throughout the Gaza ceasefire deal, a UN official told Reuters.
Fifteen months of war has left more than 47,000 Palestinians dead, according to…
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Hamas to comply with second round of hostage releases, official predict
Israeli officials believe Hamas will comply with the second release of the hostages deal, which is expected to take place Saturday.
Hamas will likely comply because it has an interest that Israel will withdraw its forces from the Netazrim…
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Stay or go? The dilemma of Turkey’s Syrian refugees
More than 50,000 Syrian refugees have left Turkey to return home since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. But for many others living in the country, the thought raises a host of worrying questions.
In Altindag, a northeastern suburb of Ankara home to many…
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