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Duncan wrote in his memoir 'In The Thick of It: The private diaries of a minister' that the Conservative Friends of Israel has pushed Britain to adopt pro-Israel policies.
Following talks in Vienna, the US has asked Iran to be more practical when it comes to renegotiating the nuclear deal.
Iran nuclear talks to reconvene next week following breakthrough
So far, the two sides have agreed to the establishment of working groups to monitor Iran's nuclear activities and US' lifting of sanctions.
Iran, five powers hold second meeting on nuclear deal
The delicate diplomatic dance that began in Vienna on Tuesday needs to balance the concerns and interests of both Washington and Tehran.
Ex-NATO commander suggests extending US presence in Afghanistan
NATO's former top commander has suggested a six-month extension to the US presence in Afghanistan as the 1 May withdrawal deadline looms.
US agrees to move 'remaining combat troops' from Iraq
The US agreed to remove all remaining combat forces from Iraq.
Iran and US to hold indirect talks in Vienna
After months of waiting for the other to make the first move on potentially returning to the Iran nuclear deal, Iran and the US have agreed to ...
US 'open' to direct talks with Iran
The US will take part in next week's talks in Vienna, which Iran will also attend.
Obama's Kenyan Muslim 'beloved grandmother' dies aged 99
Mama Sarah will be buried Tuesday at her home, in line with Islamic traditions.
What's next for Syria under the Biden administration?
Analysis: Washington is still weighing up its approach to Syria, but the power balance that Russia, Turkey and Iran have built will not be easy ...
US President Biden 'to officially recognise Armenian genocide'
Joe Biden will reportedly be the first US president to officially denote the actions of the former Ottoman Empire in the First World War as ...
EU slaps sanctions on Chinese officials over Uighur abuses
The European Union is sanctioning four Chinese officials accused of responsibility for abuses against Uighurs, as part of a raft of measures ...
In Libya, Washington wades into mess it helped make
Comment: Far from prioritising a democratic transition, US policy in Libya is first and foremost geared towards impressing its own goals and ...
Putin delivers mocking response to Biden over 'killer' comment
Russian President Vladimir Putin has mocked his US counterpart Joe Biden over the latter’s comments calling him a ‘killer’, saying ‘it takes one ...
Will Biden's Afghanistan peace plan succeed?
Analysis: The US president's Afghanistan peace deal may alienate the very people it aims to bring together, the Afghan government and Taliban ...
Red Line: The use of chemical weapons in Syria
Book Club: Joby Warrick's new book takes a detailed look at the use of chemical weapons in Syria and the extraordinary efforts to rid the country of these dangerous materials.
US lawmaker Meeks shows his true colours on Palestine
Comment: Rep. Gregory Meeks' rightward shift is a worrying sign for Palestine advocates, as Biden's administration waits out elections in Israel ...
US Secretary State Blinken to push Yemen diplomatic efforts
Speaking with the UN special envoy, Anthony Blinken said that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen and is seeking a diplomatic ...
Biden signs huge stimulus bill ahead of coronavirus speech
President Joe Biden signed a massive $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill ahead of giving a national address where he was set to urge "hope".
US resumes aid to Yemen's rebel north
The aid concern came as President Joe Biden's envoy to Yemen expressed frustration at the country's Houthi rebels.
US resumes aid to Yemen's north as famine looms
The Biden administration as of Friday will "cautiously resume" support to humanitarian groups working in Yemen's Houthi-controlled north, a ...
Comment: The international community failed Syria. Now they must make sure the next decade is not as bleak as the last, writes Chris Doyle.
Biden halts drone strikes outside of war zones
The Biden administration will halt drone strikes in areas where US forces are not present, changing course from the pervious administration.
Pompeo questions Biden’s Syria airstrike despite Republican backing
US fighter jets dropped seven precision bombs in Syria, hitting seven targets including a crossing used by Iran-backed groups to move weapons ...
The announcement has drawn some less-than-impressed responses from social media users.
"Rouhani has every interest in a diplomatic victory to polish the end of his mandate."
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