Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East are aiming to stave off a military conflict between Iran and the United States by engaging in 72 hours of intensive diplomacy, a Gulf official told CBS News. The countries involved in the diplomatic push include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman, according to the Gulf official….
Somalia has torn up all agreements with the United Arab Emirates after UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi illegally entered the Gulf Arab country through the breakaway region of Somaliland, a top minister has said. The move also comes in the wake of Israel’s world-first recognition of Somaliland, which has been roundly condemned across Africa…
Southern Transitional Council faces uncertain future amid internal divisions over plans to disband with its leader in exile. Published On 10 Jan 202610 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thousands of Yemenis have taken to the streets in Aden to show support for the Southern Transitional Council (STC) amid conflicting…
Landing at Aden International Airport on a trip in late 2017, the plane had two flags visible as it moved along the tarmac. One was the flag of the former South Yemen, resurrected as a symbol of Yemen’s secessionist southern movement. The other was of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the movement’s primary backer. Passing…
President criticizes Trump, calling US threats an undue interference in Colombian internal matters under international law. Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he would “take up arms” for his country if necessary as the United States issues threats against him…
Abdullah Nattat was once an energetic young man working as a singer and a performer, hosting wedding celebrations and entertaining children. The 30-year-old now sits in a wheelchair, both of his legs amputated. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “At this time every year, I would usually be busy performing at Christmas and…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Thailand hands over 18 Cambodian soldiers after 155 days in captivity as a truce agreed over the weekend continues to hold. Published On 31 Dec 202531 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July, according to officials, three days after…
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons…
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations. Published On 26 Dec 202526 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Israeli forces have fatally shot a Palestinian man east of Gaza City as they continue their ceasefire violations and carry…
Syrian state television denounces the Israeli incursion as another violation of the nation’s sovereignty. Israeli forces have advanced into the Quneitra area of Syria’s occupied Golan Heights and set up two military checkpoints, an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground reports. The Israeli military operation on Saturday took place in the villages of Ain Ziwan…
