Iran, Qatar’s FMs Address Bilateral Relations and Key Global Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and mutual interests. Iran’s top diplomat, who has traveled to Qatari capital of Doha to participate in the 17th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum, […]

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Iran FM criticizes Israel for ‘doctrine of domination’

DOHA: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticized what he said was a “doctrine of domination” that allows Israel to expand its military arsenal while pressuring other countries in the region to disarm. His remarks came a day after renewed nuclear talks with Washington, with previous talks collapsing when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing […]

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UN warns of abuse of Palestinians returning to Gaza through Rafah crossing

NEW YORK CITY: The Rafah crossing on the border between Gaza and Egypt opened for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday, allowing a limited number of people to pass through. However, the UN voiced concerns about reported mistreatment of Palestinians returning to the war-ravaged enclave. The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs also […]

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US, Iran wrap up critical Oman talks as tensions persist

The United States and Iran concluded indirect negotiations in Oman yesterday (6 February), marking the highest level diplomatic engagement between the two nations in months. US president Donald Trump described the discussions as “very good talks,” but stressed that much remains unresolved, reports CNN. “Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly,” […]

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Syria, Russia discuss developing military cooperation

LONDON: Syria’s Chief of General Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Naasan discussed military issues with Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and his delegation on Wednesday. Yevkurov is visiting Syria for several days to develop military cooperation that serves the common interests of both countries, according to Syria’s Defense Ministry. In June, Syrian Defense Minister Maj. […]

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Azerbaijan Highlights Investment Opportunities in Türkiye’s Mediterranean Region

Azerbaijan’s Trade Representative in Türkiye, Tamerlan Taghiyev, held business meetings with representatives from the chambers of commerce and industry in Antalya, Burdur, Isparta, and Alanya, according to Azerbaijan’s Economy Ministry. During the meetings, local business representatives were informed about Azerbaijan’s favorable business and investment environment, The Caspian Post reports, citing Report. Presentations highlighted incentives, privileges, […]

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UN chief says 37,000 West Bank Palestinians displaced in 2025; warns Gaza war threatens two-state solution

NEW YORK CITY: More than 37,000 Palestinians were displaced in the occupied West Bank during 2025, a year in which there were also record-high levels of violence committed by Israeli settlers, UN secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday. The situation on the ground was rapidly eroding the prospects for a two-state solution, he warned. “We […]

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UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of burglary over raid at Israeli firm Elbit

LONDON: Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary on Wednesday over a 2024 raid on Israeli defense firm Elbit’s factory, with a jury unable to ​reach verdicts on other charges including criminal damage. Prosecutors said the six defendants were members of the now-banned group Palestine Action, which organized a meticulously planned assault on […]

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Trump says US negotiating with Iran ‘right now’

WASHINGTON: The US is negotiating with Iran “right now,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday. “They are negotiating,” Trump told reporters at the White House, without providing further details. His remarks came after a US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft […]

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Turkiye determined to take relations with Saudi Arabia to higher level, Erdogan tells crown prince

RIYADH: Turkiye’s President Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday and told him Turkiye was determined to take relations to a higher level in areas including renewable energy and defense industry, Erdogan’s office said. Erdogan also told the Saudi crown prince that Turkiye’s support for stability in Syria […]

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