France concerned about Iran’s ‘destabilising activities’ – Le Drian
PARIS (Reuters) - France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told his Iranian counterpart he was concerned about what he called Iran's destabilising activities in...
Syria talks ‘on hold’ after envoys test positive for virus
GENEVA (AP) — U.N.-mediated talks involving the Syrian government, opposition and civil society were put “on hold” after three participants turned up positive for...
Blast hits pipeline in Syria, causing wide power outages
DUMAIR (AP) — An explosion early Monday struck a gas pipeline in a Damascus suburb, causing a huge fire and cutting off electricity throughout...
Greece to extend fence on land border with Turkey to deter migrants
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece will proceed with plans to extend a cement and barbed-wire fence that it set up in 2012 along its northern...
UAE, Israel health ministers agree to enhance cooperation on health
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the health sector following an accord between...
Taliban negotiators visit Pakistan to talk Afghan peace push
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Taliban political team arrived in Pakistan on Monday as efforts appear to be ramping up to get negotiations underway between...
Colour-coded wristbands guide social distancing in Dubai office
DUBAI (Reuters) - As nearly 100 employees went back to work in the office of a Dubai media company, managers found a way to...
Pompeo hopeful other Arab states to forge ties with Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he hoped other Arab countries would also establish diplomatic relations with Israel as he...
UK foreign minister to meet Israeli, Palestinian leaders to press for dialogue
LONDON (Reuters) - British foreign minister Dominic Raab will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this week to press...
Russia and Turkey likely to sign S-400 missile deal next year -Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is likely to sign a contract for delivery of an additional batch of its S-400 missile systems to Turkey next...