Category: 3. Middle East

Israel and Bolivia restored diplomatic relations on Tuesday, the latest sign of a dramatic geopolitical realignment underway following the entry of a right-wing government in the South American country that was once among the most vocal…

ANKARA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. is in discussions with Turkey ​regarding Ankara’s rejoining the F-35 fighter ​jet programme and Washington hopes that talks will yield a breakthrough ⁠in the coming months, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey…

The lengthy Egyptian FA statement claimed the initiative would clash with “the cultural, religious and social values” of Egypt and Iran, and urged Fifa to ensure the match would remain focused on football.

It cited Fifa’s statutes on political and…

The close relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has brought the countries closer to resolving issues that led to Turkey being kicked off the F-35 fighter jet program, the United States…

Deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, a vast AI campus a quarter the size of Paris is starting to emerge, the oil-rich UAE’s boldest bet yet on technology it hopes will help transform its economy.

Towering cranes clank as long, low buildings take shape…

Here are Wednesday’s latest updates from Israel, Gaza and the Middle East:

■ Two Palestinians, one 13 years old, were shot by the Israeli military in a refugee camp near Ramallah, the Red Crescent said.

■ Israel is expected to reopen the…

After halting funding for the Ophir Awards following the September ceremony that gave its top prize to a film about a Palestinian boy, Culture Minister Miki Zohar announced this week an alternative film award ceremony that will take place…

DOHA, Qatar — While US President Donald Trump’s administration succeeded in rallying much of the Arab and Muslim world around its Gaza peace plan, convincing those countries to contribute troops to the force needed to operationalize…

Knesset speaker, US counterpart launch joint initiative to nominate Trump for future Nobel Peace Prize

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and US House Majority Leader Mike Johnson announce a joint initiative to mobilize their counterparts…