According to the Kremlin, the two discussed 'recent developments in the Gaza Strip amid the cease-fire, the situation around Iran's nuclear program, and efforts to support stability in Syria.' Earlier this week, Russia submitted its own proposal on Gaza to the UN, challenging
Jamal Zahalka, former chairman of the Balad party, was elected to lead the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee, the main umbrella organization representing Arab citizens in Israel, replacing Mohammad Barakeh, who had served in the role for over a decade
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon will file a complaint to the U.N. Security Council against Israel for constructing a concrete wall along Lebanon's southern border that extends beyond the "Blue Line", the Lebanese presidency said on Saturday. The Blue Line is a U.N.-mapped line
On a "mission" in Spain, Palestinian national team coach Ehab Abu Jazar and his players will play symbolic friendlies against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in the hopes of working towards safety and freedom for their people. Dressed in a black tracksuit, whistle
DOHA (Reuters) -The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed on Saturday in Qatar a framework agreement for a peace deal aimed at ending fighting in eastern Congo. The agreement was signed by representatives from both sides in a ceremony in the Qatari capital
The local UN peacekeeping force said a concrete wall erected by the IDF has crossed the Blue Line, rendering almost an acre of Lebanese territory inaccessible to the local population. The IDF said it has been reinforcing Israel's northern border barrier, as part of lessons
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, diplomats said. Last week the Americans officially launched negotiations within the 15-member Security Council on a text that would follow up on a ceasefire in the
When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance. The eyes turned towards her in Tehran's renowned Vahdat Hall include those of many young women musicians inspired by her taking her
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he would travel on Saturday to the COP30 climate summit in Brazil to push forAustralia to host next year's summit,amid a stand-off with rival bidder Turkey. Australia and Turkey submitted bids in 2022 to host the