UN warned its credibility is at stake over the Palestinian question
There is more at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict than peace and security in the Middle East, according to Abdulla Shahid, the president of the UN General Assembly. The reputation of the global community and its ability to work together to resolve international disputes, in keeping with the founding vision of the UN, is also on the line, he warned.
Palestinian Authority struggles to pay public employees
After years of economic stagnation, authorities in the occupied West Bank say they are struggling to pay salaries for public employees, as soaring inflation, dwindling donor aid and Israel’s withholding of vital tax revenues strangle the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) already crippled budget.
Iran says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ if West shows goodwill
Iran’s top diplomat says an agreement to revive his country’s nuclear deal with world powers was “within reach” but that this depended on the goodwill of the West.
Russia Is Right on the Middle East
A dominant public narrative has been created in the United States and much of Europe that Russia is a “revisionist” power, seeking to overthrow the existing status quo, challenge the “rules-based order,” and generally act as a “spoiler” in international affairs—and in the lands of the former Soviet Union, there is a considerable element of truth in this portrayal.
Lebanese minister resigns in bid to ease crisis with Saudis
Lebanon’s information minister resigned Friday, a move many hope could open the way for easing an unprecedented diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab nations that has compounded the small country’s multiple crises.
Sudan Sovereign Council head Burhan says he will not run for presidency
Sudan’s Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he will not run for the presidency even if he was asked to do so, Al Arabiya TV quoted him as saying on Friday.
Turkish, Russian leaders discuss regional issues over phone
The presidents of Turkey and Russia held a phone call on Friday to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate and reported by Anadolu News Agency.
Al Azhar grand imam praises ties with Kuwait
Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb praised the strong ties binding Al Azhar institutions with Kuwait in various fields, including the scientific, cultural, humanitarian, and charity ones.
Bus attack kills 10 oil workers in east Syria: state media
At least 10 oil field workers were killed Thursday in an attack on their bus in eastern Syria’s Deir Ezzor province, state media reported.
