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Comment: The opportunity for political progress in Afghanistan and the possibility of diplomatic mediation with Iran make Sheikh Tamim's visit a timely one, writes Kristian Coates Ulrichsen.
President Donald Trump is expected on Friday to nominate State Department spokeswoman and former Fox TV news anchor Heather Nauert as US ambassador to the United Nations
Trump 'does not want to listen' to Khashoggi tape
US President Donald Trump has said that he does not want to listen to the 'violent' and 'vicious' recording of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing.
Trump: 'Full report' on Khashoggi's murder due in days
The US president said a full report on "who did it" would be released by Monday or Tuesday.
Trump admin downplays CIA conclusion MbS ordered Khashoggi hit
The State Department said on Saturday it has reached no 'final conclusion' on who is responsible for the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal ...
Trump says plan to extradite Gulen 'not under consideration'
A NBC report earlier this week said the Trump administration was studying extradition plans as it seeks to ease Turkish pressure on Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder.
Turkey frees academics after controversial raids over jailed activist
After protestations from the US and EU, Turkey has released prominent academics and civil society activists arrested in a police sweep on Friday.
US, Qatar discuss expanding Al-Udeid military base
The United States and Qatar have discussed expanding a military base in the Gulf State, the State Department has announced.
US mulls removing Gulen to 'ease Turkey MbS pressure'
The Trump administration is exploring ways to remove US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen in a bid to convince Turkey to ease pressure on Saudi ...
US tells MbS Khashoggi killers to be held accountable
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the United States will hold all of those involved in the killing ...
Iraq cabinet holds first post-Saddam meeting outside Green Zone
Since he was confirmed as prime minister, Adel Abdel Mahdi has sought to bolster confidence in the security situation in Iraq.
US revokes visas for Saudis implicated in Khashoggi murder
The United States announced Tuesday that it was revoking visas of nearly two dozen Saudi officials involved in the killing of journalist Jamal ...
American-Palestinian student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support
The groundbreaking case highlights Israel's efforts to thwart the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has made significant ...
Turkish lawyer files appeal for US pastor's release
Lawyer Cem Halavurt filed an appeal to Turkey's top court seeking Andrew Brunson's release and charging his right to freedom has been violated.
Could UNRWA closure actually benefit Palestinian refugees?
Comment: We should be looking for ways to end this long Palestinian exile, not sustain it, writes Ghada Karmi.
Trump lashes ex-secretary of state Kerry for Iran meetings
US President Donald Trump lashed out at former secretary of state John Kerry for his "illegal meetings" with the "very hostile" Iranian government, after the Obama-appointee had left office.
US closes Palestine mission in Washington
The Palestine mission in the US closed Thursday, as tensions between Ramallah and Washington continue to heighten.
US mulls sanctions on China over Uighur Muslim crackdown
Sanctions reportedly being sought by lawmakers would target Chinese companies involved in building detention camps and creating surveillance ...
EU urges US to reconsider 'regrettable' decision on UNRWA
The EU stressed the importance of continued international support for UNWRA which runs schools for hundreds of Palestinian children across the ...
Palestinian anger as US ends funding for UN agency
Palestinians reacted angrily on Saturday to a US decision to end all funding for the UN agency that assists three million needy refugees.
US ends funding for UN Palestinian refugee agency
The United States is ending its decades of funding for the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, the State Department announced on Friday.
Russia to hold Mediterranean drills as Syria tensions rise
Russia has announced major military drills in the Mediterranean Sea amid growing tensions over a rebel-held enclave in Syria.
UN's Yemen war crimes report 'very concerning': US
The UN found "little evidence" of any attempt by parties to Yemen's conflict to minimise civilian casualties.
US warns Assad regime, Russia against chemical weapons attacks
The US has warned the Assad regime and military ally Russia against carrying out yet another military attack on civilians in its Idlib offensive.
Canada has asked its international friends to help end a rift between it and Saudi Arabia.
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