What the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative offers and asks of Israel
The Arab League proposal links regional peace and normal relations with Israel to withdrawal, Palestinian statehood and an agreed refugee settlement.
How the Arab League uses summits, declarations and regional programmes
Summit declarations, diplomatic initiatives and development programmes show how the League of Arab States conducts its regional work.
Kuwait and Iraq since 1990: invasion, missing persons and the border
UN records trace the war and ceasefire arrangements, the search for missing people and property, and separate negotiations over maritime…
How Iran and Gulf Arab states moved from confrontation to the 2023 Saudi deal
Iran’s revolution, war with Iraq and disputes with Saudi Arabia form the background to diplomatic efforts involving Oman, Qatar and…
Why the Strait of Hormuz matters to global oil and gas trade
The waterway between Iran and Oman carries large volumes of oil and liquefied natural gas, with limited routes to bypass…
Middle East
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Iran discusses seven-day Hormuz plan as Trump denies ordering peace outreach
Reports of Iranian contacts with mediators follow differing accounts of the purpose of a reported communication from US Vice President…
Security Council split over Iran sanctions as IAEA seeks nuclear access
Netanyahu claims mandate as partial Israeli vote count leaves bloc short of majority
Israel votes in tight Netanyahu-Eisenkot contest as polls point to no bloc majority
North Africa
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Morocco’s military inspector general meets MINURSO commander in Agadir, reports say
Reports citing Morocco’s military said the talks covered mission activities and coordination, including demining and logistical support.
Mada Masr editor released after fine as Egyptian court orders website closed
Western Sahara explained: the dispute, UN talks and recognition since 1976
Doctor recounts captivity, escape and lasting distress after El Fasher’s fall
Gulf
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Dubai artist Sharan Budhrani shares experiences of disability and art in new book
The book recounts Sharan Budhrani’s experiences of bullying, depression and making art, alongside his message of determination.
2PointZero reports AED9.5 billion nine-month profit as overseas investments expand
Ahmadi-Nejad message to Gulf states on relations with Iran
Bahrain ended issue of systematic torture
Politics
More PoliticsUK urges progress on Iraq-Kuwait missing-person cases ahead of 2028 UN review
Guterres urges youth unity at Cairo University, calls for cooperation on peace, climate and AI
Ahmadinejad: Iran can now talk to world from vantage point of a nuclear state
Syrian intellectuals call on the Baath congress to revive 'Damascus spring'
World
More WorldMadagascar freezes recognition of so-called Sahrawi Republic
Anti-discrimination committee reviews with US administration patriot act
Nicaragua vice-president confers with Moroccan officials
Al Kikhya's lawyer does not rule out Libyan and US involvement in his disappearance
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