Tag: Middle East
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Bahrain and Israel
By all accounts, it has been a triangular exercise to mend fences. “Opening direct dialogue and ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region,” the United States, Bahrain and Israel said in a joint statement.
September 14, 2020 -
A process begins
From the UAE’s perspective, the deal formalises what one observer has called “dating on the quiet” for the two countries over recent years had found common ground in the threat they perceived from Iran and in other shared regional perceptions. In the past decade or so, there has been a thaw in relations between the two countries, with some significant visits to the UAE by Israeli government functionaries.
August 15, 2020 -
Two Indians brought back from Middle East to Kerala test Covid-19 positive
One of them is being treated in Kozhikode, while the second one is receiving treatment in Kochi, the government said.
May 9, 2020 -
Iran closer to COVID-19 containment, Turkey may become worst-hit in Middle East
It was the sixth day that the official fatality rate has dropped in the Middle East's worst-hit country.
April 18, 2020 -
The African Tragedy
The World Health Organization has warned that Africa may soon face “a huge peak” in coronavirus infections.
April 17, 2020 -
Meat is too fatty, Salad without dressing: Kuwaitis quibble in five-star quarantine
Kuwait has in the past few weeks passed strict regulations to curb the spread of the deadly virus that has claimed more than 82,000 lives worldwide.
April 8, 2020 -
US to enhance defence position in Middle East
This is the first period of extended dual US carrier operations in the Middle East since 2012, according to McKenzie.
March 14, 2020 -
Egypt former President Hosni Mubarak passes away at 91, presidency mourns
The former president succeeded Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated on October 6, 1981 while attending a military parade to commemorate the 1973 war.
February 26, 2020 -
India calls for two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian issue
''We reiterate our view that the final status issues should be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties and be acceptable to both. We urge the parties to engage with each other, including on the recent proposals put forward by the US, to final an acceptable two-state solution for peaceful coexistence,'' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
January 29, 2020 -
Iran passenger plane overshoots runway, stops in highway
The McDonnell Douglas jet, belonging to Iran's Caspian Airlines, was flying from Tehran's Mehrabad Airport with 135 passengers plus the plane's crew.
January 27, 2020 -
Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan ‘will not pass’, warns Hamas chief
The Palestinian leadership was not invited to the US talks and has rejected Trump's initiative amid tensions over his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's undivided capital.
January 27, 2020 -
US must be involved in Afghanistan after troops leave: Pak FM Qureshi
Qureshi said he has seen a willingness from the Taliban to reduce the violence.
January 17, 2020 -
Iran Foreign Minister meets S Jaishankar, amid rising tensions in gulf
India has been maintaining that it would like the situation to de-escalate as soon as possible and the country has been in touch with key players in Middle East.
January 16, 2020 -
India can play a role in de-escalating tensions in Gulf: Iran’s foreign minister
Addressing the gathering at the Raisina Dialogue, he said 430 Indian cities saw protests against Soleimani’s killing.
January 15, 2020 -
Government declares state mourning on Monday after Oman Sultan’s death
The ministry has also sent a communication to all states and Union Territories in this regard.
January 12, 2020 -
A war crime?
Far from an essay towards defusing the ferment, Trump’s statement of intent comes after the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, defended the assertion that the drone strike against Suleimani in Baghdad prevented an imminent attack on US interests.
January 9, 2020 -
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to cancel Middle East visit over fresh tensions
When asked about this issue at a media briefing, Japanese Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga neither confirmed or denied the information on the postponement of Abe's trip to the Middle East.
January 8, 2020