Donald Trump considering how move of US embassy in Israel could affect Mideast peace
Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and indivisible capital and wants all foreign countries to base their embassies there.
May 15, 2017, 10:06 AM IST
Powerful Saudi prince sees no chance for dialogue with Iran
Under Iran`s Constitution since the 1979 revolution, the country`s supreme leader is the earthly representative of the Imam until his return.
May 02, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Jordan's King Abdullah says two-state solution basis of Middle East peace
Jordan`s King Abdullah said peace would not be attained in the Middle East without the creation of a Palestinian state under a two-state solution that would be the basis of a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace deal.
Mar 29, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
DNA: Analyzing India's diplomatic and defence tie-up policy with Middle-east, Arab countries
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Mar 28, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
President Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey may hold referendum on European Union accession bid
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey may hold a second referendum on whether to continue with European Union accession talks, following a planned vote on April 16 that could give him sweeping new powers.
Mar 26, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
Sikh-American girl harassed on US train, White man shouts 'go back to Lebanon'
As New York City works to respond to a rise in reports of discrimination and harassment, subways have emerged as a source of special concern.
Mar 25, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Washington talks end without agreement on Israeli settlements
The Trump administration reiterated its concerns about Israeli settlement activity, the two sides said on Thursday, as a round of talks ended without agreement over limiting future construction on land the Palestinians want for a state.
Mar 24, 2017, 09:37 AM IST
Laptop ban sparks outrage among Mideast travellers
Travellers across the Middle East expressed frustration today at a ban on large electronic devices for flights to the United States and Britain that has sparked confusion and speculation.
Mar 23, 2017, 00:03 AM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for peace in meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Chinese President Xi Jinping called today for peace between Israel and an independent Palestine "as soon as possible" during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, state media reported.
Mar 21, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
US to ban some airline passengers from carrying larger electronics
The ban will reportedly affect 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Mar 21, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Donald Trump likes two-state solution, but says he will leave it up to Israelis, Palestinians
A one-state solution would be deeply problematic for both sides.
Feb 24, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
Turkey steps up scrutiny on Muslim migrants from Russia
Turkey has increased scrutiny of Russian-speaking Muslim communities in the past few months following a series of attacks blamed on Islamic State, a concrete example of the renewed relationship between the two countries.
Feb 16, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Donald Trump welcomes Israel's Netanyahu for Middle East talks
President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday, their first meeting since the inauguration and one that promises to shape the contours of Middle East policy for the years ahead.
Feb 15, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
United States, Saudi defence chiefs reject Iran 'interventions'
New Pentagon chief James Mattis agreed in a telephone call with his Saudi counterpart to oppose Iranian "interventions" in the Middle East, Saudi state media reported on Wednesday.
Feb 01, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
Donald Trump expected to order temporary ban on refugees
Another order will block visas being issued to anyone from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
Indonesia holds IS-linked group deported from Turkey
The emergence of the Islamic State has provided a potent new rallying cry for radicals in Indonesia, which has long struggled with Islamic militancy.
Consequences of Syria war 'too dangerous' for everyone: UN chief
The global threats caused by Syria's civil war have become "too dangerous" to go unresolved, the new UN chief said Wednesday, underlining the need for progress at peace talks next week.
Jan 18, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Benjamin Netanyahu calls Paris peace conference a `fraud`
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called this weekend`s Middle East peace conference in Paris a "fraud" on Thursday, with his government refusing to play any role in the meeting.
Jan 12, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
Russia warns US over use of domestic agenda with Middle East Quartet
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned US Secretary of State John Kerry against the impact of Washington`s domestic agenda on the Middle East Quartet and the UN Security Council.Lavrov held a telephone conversation with his US counterpart yesterday.
Dec 28, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Theresa May disclaims Foreign Minister Boris Johnson's remark on Saudi 'proxy war'
Britain's outspoken foreign secretary has claimed that UK ally Saudi Arabia was engaging in "proxy wars" in the Middle East, comments that Prime Minister Theresa May said do not represent Britain's position.
Dec 08, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
