United States urges Israel not to reoccupy Gaza

Diplomacy 2023-11-08

United States urges Israel not to reoccupy Gaza

US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other US officials are urging against a military occupation of Gaza after war ends.

In diplomatic blitz, US seeks common ground with regional allies on Hamas war

Diplomacy 2023-11-06

In diplomatic blitz, US seeks common ground with regional allies on Hamas war

US Secretary of State has travelled to Turkey, Jordan, Iraq, Cyprus and the West Bank in an effort to contain the war and get more aid into Gaza.

Arab states face tough balancing act over Israel-Hamas conflict

Diplomacy 2023-10-17

Arab states face tough balancing act over Israel-Hamas conflict

The bloody confrontation between Israel and Hamas is being seen in the region as motivation for pursuing normalization and a lasting peace.

Saudis, Houthis hail historic but inconclusive talks in Riyadh

Diplomacy 2023-09-20

Saudis, Houthis hail historic but inconclusive talks in Riyadh

Though five days of talks appeared to yield few tangible results, the two sides hailed them as 'positive' and indicated they will meet again.

Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

Diplomacy 2023-08-29

Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

On the last day of the BRICS summit in South Africa, member countries announced the addition of six new members to the bloc, but some say adding new members may not achieve unity.