Iraqi prime minister meets Syrian president for first time

Iraq and Syria held a historic first leaders meeting in Qatar, calling for political reforms and stronger cooperation against extremism.

Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of US nuclear talks

The letter, carried by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, comes ahead of the next round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

Putin, Qatari emir discuss Syria, Gaza in Moscow talks

Both sides also agreed to continue discussions on efforts to end the war in Ukraine

UAE denies involvement in talks on land offensive in Yemen

UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Lana Nusseibeh dismissed the media reports as “wild unsubstantiated stories” in a statement to Reuters on Wednesday

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions with Algiers rise

Macron orders Algerian diplomats to leave France after Algeria ejects French staff and relations between the two countries sharply deteriorate.

Egypt receives Israeli proposal for temporary ceasefire in Gaza

A temporary ceasefire plan from Israel was handed to Egypt and delivered to Hamas amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Algeria cites sovereignty in response to French actions

Algeria expelled 12 French officials after an Algerian diplomat’s arrest in France and blamed France for straining relations.

Trump vows US won’t let terrorists hide in Somalia

US President Trump stresses that Somalia will not shelter terrorists and vows swift military action.

Syria’s Sharaa visits UAE on second Gulf trip as president

Syria’s Sharaa visits the UAE to improve regional ties and show commitment to forming an inclusive political system after Assad’s fall.

Iran, US hold ‘positive’ talks in Oman, plan to resume next week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the negotiations took place in a “productive, calm and positive atmosphere”

Trump urges progress on Ukraine talks: ‘Put up or shut up’

His remarks came a day after urging Russia to “get moving” on a deal to end the war

Algeria protests France’s detention of its consular agent in Paris

Tensions grow between Algeria and France after a consular agent was detained over alleged kidnapping of a regime opponent in France.

Trump ends TPS for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians

The approximately 14,600 Afghans eligible for TPS will lose their status in May, while the 7,900 Cameroonians will see their protections end in June

Ukraine seeks to expand Africa ties at diplomacy forum

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed support for Ukraine and deeper cooperation with multiple African counterparts in Antalya.

Israeli reservists demand Gaza ceasefire to rescue hostages

Over 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists demand an end to the Gaza war, stating it risks hostages’ lives and serves only political interests.

US and Russia swap prisoners in high-level exchange

Karelina was convicted last year in Russia of treason for contributing to a U.S.-based humanitarian organization supporting Ukraine

France to recognise Palestinian state by June, says Macron

France is set to recognise a Palestinian state by June, with plans to chair a UN conference on the issue, says President Macron.

Israel’s ambassador faces expulsion at AU event over conflict

Israel’s ambassador to Ethiopia was ejected from an African Union event, sparking outrage due to political tensions regarding Gaza.

US: Syria has no recognized government, UN mission downgraded

A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that the change is part of an “administrative procedure” aligning with current US policy

US imposes new sanctions on Iran amid nuclear talks

The U.S. Treasury Department stated that the sanctions were intended to hinder Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, which U.S. officials regard as a serious threat to global security

US and Egypt talk Red Sea security amid Houthi attacks

US and Egyptian defense officials discussed recent Houthi threats in the Red Sea and their impact on global economic and maritime routes.

Iran wary ahead of US talks, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced the talks on Monday, said the meeting would take place on Saturday in Oman

China resells US LNG as tariffs and weak demand bite

As a result, China—formerly one of the top buyers of U.S. LNG—imported no American cargoes in March

African Union expels Israeli envoy at Rwanda memorial event

Israel’s envoy to Ethiopia was expelled from an AU conference after states refused to attend with him at the Rwandan genocide commemoration in Addis Ababa.

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