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Iran calls new US sanctions

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the United States' latest economic sanctions against Tehran, calling them "economic terror…

US forces redirect 67 vessels, disable 3, board 2 to enforce Iran blockade: CENTCOM

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday said that American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two oth…

Bessent warns Iran of

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) warned Iran of the "toughest sanctions in history", saying Washington will pursue c…

MEA Secy Ranganathan concludes Palestine visit, launches hospital project and signs two MoUs

India and Palestine further strengthened their longstanding partnership during the official visit of Ambassador Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary…

Bahrain welcomes UAE mediation success in new Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the success of the mediation efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and t…

Trump says US, Canada nearing trade deal; hints at lowering steel, aluminium tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said the United States and Canada were close to finalising a trade agreement, adding that Wa…

GCC Secretary General praises UAE mediation in successful Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), commended the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts exerted by U…

UAE halts all trade with Iran after alleged attack on

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at it on Tuesday, as the two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired Read Full Ar…

Trump Says No Iran Talks Underway

As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Ra…

60-Day Deadline Expires For US, Iran Talks Under Framework Agreement

As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Ra…

Chinese, Egyptian companies sign trade deals worth nearly 170 mln USD

CAIRO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Egyptian companies signed a number of trade deals worth nearly 170 million U.S. dollars on Monday during…

US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya in Egypt as efforts to revive Gaza Peace Plan intensify

A meeting between US envoy Jared Kushner and Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya concluded in El Alamein, Egypt, on Sunday (local time) as mediators st…

Joint Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Trkiye, KSA, and Egypt

The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map…

The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank Read Full Article at RT.com

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russia

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank Read Full Article at RT.com

'Ministry of Higher Education' automatically recognises qualifications of graduates from 41 universities across UAE

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research continues to expand the Automatic Recognition of Academic and Professional Qualificatio…

Explainer: Why U.S. finds itself in stalemate as 60-day peace deadline expires

TEHRAN/WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 60-day window established under the June 18 peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and…

Russia rejects

Russia seeks foreign technology and management expertise, not investment in basic assembly, Kremlin adviser Anton Kobyakov has said Read Full Ar…