Politics

Trump Asks Imran Khan in a Letter to Help Ending Afghanistan

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Monday that US President Donald Trump has written a letter to prime minister Imran Khan seeking Islamabad’s support in securing a “negotiated settlement” to the war in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 4 December , 2018
WaPo: Oppression in the Middle East is worse than ever — and Trump is encouraging more

As congress considers its reaction to the state-sponsored murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it’s important to take into account that it was not an isolated act.
Monday, 3 December , 2018
Trump Says CIA did not Blame Saudi bin Salman

US President Donald Trump has said the CIA did not conclude that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Saturday, 24 November , 2018
Gaza Ministry: Israeli Forces Wounded 14 Palestinian Protesters

At least 14 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire Friday during protests along the Gaza border, the enclave’s health ministry said, as a lull in deadly violence held after a truce deal last week.
Saturday, 24 November , 2018
Germany fully stops Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s Death

Germany’s foreign ministry announced that the sanctions were imposed in coordination with France and Britain. The 18 individuals will be banned from entering all 26 Schengen Area countries.
Tuesday, 20 November , 2018
If Trump sacrifices Fethullah Gulen to protect Saudi Arabia, he will make a mockery of the U.S. extradition system

The fact that Gulen might not survive extradition to Turkey only adds to the moral bankruptcy of the idea.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018
Trump’s Middle East Plan Dealt Another Blow With Israel Turmoil

Israel’s political turmoil isn’t just a problem for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: It’s the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s hopes to unveil a grand Middle East peace plan his son-in-law has spent almost two years on.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018
Foreign Ministry: Arab public opinion of Israel worse than in past Gaza crises

Informal survey of Arabic-language social media shows ‘considerable hostility,’ as social media users justify Hamas attacks on Israelis.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018
Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris

French police stopped two topless protesters who approached the motorcade of US President Donald Trump as he made his way up the Champs-Elysees to a ceremony in Paris marking 100 years since the end of World War I.
Monday, 12 November , 2018
HRW: Israel intimidates, arrests anti-occupation activists

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the Israeli regime for increasingly targeting human rights activists revealing crimes in the occupied territories.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018
Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty in Trial of Outspoken Cleric

Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for a prominent Muslim cleric who has criticized the way the monarchy is governed, the Saudi news media and the cleric’s son said Tuesday.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018
IOC president denounces attack on wrestling centre

The International Olympic Committee chief (IOC) president has denounced as cowardly a recent attack on a wrestling centre in Kabul.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018
Iran To Develop Military To Guard Against ‘Other Powers’

Rouhani said on Tuesday the country needs to prepare to fight military powers who want to take over their territory.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Pakistan’s new FM to visit Kabul, ‘we have to start anew’

Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday spoke of his intention to visit Kabul with a “positive message.”
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
US commends PM Imran’s statement on Pak-Afghan border peace: Alice Wells

She asserted, “We encourage Pakistan to take stronger steps to ensure that the Taliban comes to the negotiating table rather than enjoying safe havens in the country.”
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Arrests in Saudi Arabia Continues, this time Saleh Al-Talib

Saudi authorities have not announced the arrest of Sheikh Saleh al-Taleb in the same manner as dozens of detainees.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
US sanctions Myanmar military over Rohingya ‘ethnic cleansing’

The United States has imposed sanctions against four Myanmar military and police commanders and two army units responsible for the atrocities against minority Rohingya Muslims in the Buddhist-majority country.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
Midyear Update on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: 1 January to 30 June 2018

Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan aim to create intensive garden

Currently, Uzbekistan, together with Afghan entrepreneurs, is working to create an intensive garden on 50 hectares, “Podrobno.uz” reported.
Monday, 16 July , 2018
Acting Head of UAE Embassy Meets with Mohaqiq

The press office of the second deputy to the Executive Directorate of Afghanistan said that the acting head of the UAE embassy Isa al-Mazrui met with Mohammad Mohaqiq, the second deputy to the executive directorate on Sunday.
Monday, 16 July , 2018