Saudi forces join ‘Desert Flag’ air drill in UAE
RIYADH (Agencies): Saudi defense forces have joined contingents from 10 other nations in the “Desert Flag” joint air exercise in the UAE, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The…
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE from May 13
Washington (Agencies): US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a three-nation tour of the Middle East from May 13 to May 16, 2025, as announced by Press Secretary…
Pentagon Approves $825 Million Sale of Stinger Missiles to Morocco
Washington, D.C. (Agencies): The United States Department of Defense has approved the sale of FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles to Morocco in a deal valued at $825 million. The announcement,…
Iraq Encourages Kuwait to Join Development Road Project
BAGHDAD (Agencies): Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has called on Kuwait to participate in Iraq’s strategic Development Road project during a meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Iraq, Hassan Zaman,…
From Skyscrapers to Ceasefires: Steve Witkoff’s Diplomatic Journey
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Despite having no prior diplomatic experience, Steve Witkoff, a 67-year-old billionaire real estate magnate, has been appointed as the special envoy to the Middle East by President Donald…
Russian forces set up new observation post on Syria-Israel buffer line
DAMASCUS, Syria (Agencies): Russian forces announced on Saturday the establishment of a new observation post near the buffer zone between the Syrian and Israeli forces in the Golan Heights, southern…
New Zealand Reaches Trade Deal with Gulf Cooperation Council
Doha (Agencies): New Zealand has reached a significant trade deal with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a statement by New…
US Central Command chief Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla visits Middle East
WASHINGTON (Agencies): The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for…
US and Israel should create ‘Middle East NATO’ – Netanyahu
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed the creation of a new military bloc modeled after NATO and called the “Abraham Alliance,” aimed against Iran. Netanyahu spoke before…
Bahrain and Iran agree to start talks on resuming political relations
Manama (Agencies): Bahrain and Iran agreed on Sunday to start talks aimed at resuming political relations between the two countries, Bahrain News Agency reported. A joint statement was released after…