Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan agree on creation of Palestinian state in call: Kremlin
Russia`s President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said they both supported creating a Palestinian state, the Kremlin said the day after the UN rejected the decision by Washington to recognise Jerusalem as Israel`s capital.
Dec 22, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
China calls for unity of international community over Jerusalem
A Chinese envoy has called for unity of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the international community at large over the issue of Jerusalem and for common effort toward peace in the Middle East.
Dec 19, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Palestinians 'walking away' from talks with Pence snub: United States
The United States accused the Palestinian Authority today of "walking away" from a chance to discuss peace in the Middle East by snubbing Vice President Mike Pence on an upcoming visit.
Dec 11, 2017, 06:47 AM IST
New protests flare in Middle East, elsewhere over Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
New protests flared in the Middle East and elsewhere on Sunday over Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Dec 10, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
Trump dangles shoddy Middle East peace plan to douse Jerusalem fire
With Palestinians declaring it will be difficult for the United States to act as an honest broker after essentially siding with Israel on one of the central disputes in the conflict, administration officials said they expected a “cooling-off period.”
Dec 08, 2017, 07:58 AM IST
Jerusalem decision 'reflection of ground realities': United States
Facing global condemnation on the issue of recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, the White House on Friday defended the decision of President Donald Trump, asserting that it was a "reflection of the ground realities" and the US was committed to the peace process.
Dec 08, 2017, 07:17 AM IST
Donald Trump recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, in reversal of policy
In a speech at the White House, Trump said his administration would also begin a process of moving the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which is expected to take years.
Dec 07, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Donald Trump 'very committed' to Middle East peace process: Rex Tillerson
President Donald Trump is "very committed" to the Middle East peace process, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday amid global alarm at a US plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel`s capital.
Dec 06, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital, dangerous consequences likely
President Donald Trump on Wednesday will recognise Jerusalem as Israel`s capital and set in motion the relocation of the US Embassy to the ancient city, senior U.S. officials said, a decision that upends decades of US policy and risks fueling violence in the Middle East.
Dec 06, 2017, 08:47 AM IST
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani calls for Middle East 'dialogue'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday that Middle Eastern countries should solve their problems together without relying on external powers.
Dec 03, 2017, 16:16 PM IST
Mideast nuclear plan backers bragged of support of top Trump aide Flynn
Backers of a US-Russian plan to build nuclear reactors across the Middle East bragged after the US election they had backing from Donald Trump`s national security adviser Michael Flynn for a project that required lifting sanctions on Russia, documents reviewed by Reuters show.
Dec 02, 2017, 09:15 AM IST
Mattis begins his trip to Pakistan, Middle East, West Africa
Defence Secretary Jim Mattis today began his trip to Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Kuwait to re-affirm the enduring US' commitment to partnerships in the Middle East, West Africa and South Asia, the Pentagon said.
Dec 02, 2017, 08:57 AM IST
Britain's Theresa May tours Mideast amid Islam row with Donald Trump
British Prime Minister Theresa May met Saudi leaders before leaving for Jordan on Thursday on a Middle East tour overshadowed by a high-profile row with US President Donald Trump over Islam.
Nov 30, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
President Hassan Rouhani tells Macron Iran 'not seeking to dominate' Mideast
Iran is not seeking to "dominate" the Middle East, President Hassan Rouhani told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, according to the Iranian presidency.
Nov 21, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
Israel ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia to face Iran: Defence Chief
Israel and Saudi Arabia have no official diplomatic ties.
Nov 16, 2017, 21:21 PM IST
Donald Trump administration may make it tougher for women, children refugees to enter US
The Trump administration is considering tightening the vetting process for women and children seeking to enter the United States as refugees, a proposal that if adopted would bring security checks closer to those for adult men, three sources with knowledge of the plan told Reuters.
Oct 20, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Oil prices rise on tighter US market, Middle East tensions
US crude inventories fell by 7.1 million barrels in the week to Oct 13 to 461.4 million barrels, the American Petroleum Institute (API) said late on Tuesday.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:06 AM IST
African countries call for support in peace, security efforts
African countries have called for international support in peace-keeping efforts and humanitarian work in the region at the annual United Nations General Assembly.
Sep 23, 2017, 07:36 AM IST
EU must be part of US Middle East peace push, Ireland says
"Now is the time for the European Union ... to become more vocal," said Coveney, who met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in July.
Sep 08, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Angela Merkel called 'traitor', defends refugee stance in rowdy east Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was greeted with shouts of "traitor" by a rowdy group of right-wing protesters in east Germany on Thursday as she defended her decision to allow hundreds of thousands of refugees into the country.
Aug 17, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
