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The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia highlighted the country’s work to support peace efforts in the region and beyond in his address to the UN General Assembly on Saturday. more
Middle East tension further escalates after Israel, Hezbollah trade fire

Escalating the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah and Israel have announced large-scale military operations against each other, media reports said ...

Middle East tension spike: WHO regional chief voices grave concern

Recent developments in Gaza, the wider Middle East, and Sudan, have highlighted the complexities of emergencies in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) vast Eastern Mediterranean r ...

US to send additional jets, warships amid escalation in Middle East tension

The United States will send additional jets and warships to the Middle East amid escalating tension in the region following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Escalating tension in Middle East: US Embassy in Jerusalem urges citizens to be cautious

The US Embassy in Jerusalem has issued an advisory to its citizens urging them to be cautious and closely monitor the security situation in the Middle East amid rising tension.

Two cargo ships catches fire off Yemen coast after being hit by projectiles

Two cargo ships caught fire after they were hit by projectiles off Yemen's Aden, media reports said.

Antony Blinken to visit China, discuss Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war with officials

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to China April 24-26 where he will meet officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. ...

Three injued after five explosions rock military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

At least three people were injured after five explosions hit a military base belonging to an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, media reports said.

UN chief Antonio Guterres appeals for maximum restraint in the Middle East

Recent escalations in the Middle East make it even more important to support efforts towards lasting peace between Israel and a fully independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian state, ...

White House plans to impose new sanctions on Iran following attack on Israel

The US on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) said it will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone programme, against entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard ...